From 071d648938d39f63aac31eacfcef55d07d686e6a Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Sunil Thakare Date: Sun, 5 Jul 2026 19:19:14 +0530 Subject: [PATCH] Update README and add light/dark theme logos --- README.md | 231 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++------------ www/logo-dark.svg | 39 ++++++++ www/logo-light.svg | 39 ++++++++ 3 files changed, 250 insertions(+), 59 deletions(-) create mode 100644 www/logo-dark.svg create mode 100644 www/logo-light.svg diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index f05198d..a73ccf2 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -1,71 +1,184 @@ # NX9 - - NX9 Logo + + + NX9 Logo -**Next Generation 9** — A philosophy-driven ecosystem of self-hosted, privacy-first software. +**NX9 (Next Generation 9)** is an ecosystem of independent, open-source, self-hosted software built in Rust. -Every project is built around one core idea: +Every project follows the same philosophy: -> **Infrastructure should belong to its operator — not to a cloud provider, subscription service, or vendor.** +> **Infrastructure should belong to its operator—not to a cloud provider, subscription service, or vendor.** -### Philosophy - -NX9 is not a framework or a platform. It is a collection of independent, single-binary Rust applications designed for: - -- Operator ownership -- Privacy by default -- Self-hosting first -- Simplicity over complexity -- Long-term maintainability -- Zero telemetry or vendor lock-in - -We deliberately choose minimal dependencies, explicit routing, SQLite-first storage, and Linux-native design. The goal is software that is easy to understand, deploy, operate, and trust — even years from now. - -### Core Projects - -- **[nx9-url-shortener](https://codeberg.org/thakares/nx9-url-shortener)** - Multi-user URL shortener with analytics, QR codes, password protection, expiration, and tenant isolation. - -- **[nx9-auth](https://codeberg.org/thakares/nx9-auth)** - Lightweight identity and access management service with sessions, PATs, RBAC, and audit logging. - -- **[nx9-dns-server](https://codeberg.org/thakares/nx9-dns-server)** - Authoritative DNS server with DNSSEC support. Lightweight and designed for self-hosted use. - -- **[nx9-chronoseal-rs](https://codeberg.org/thakares/nx9-chronoseal-rs)** - Privacy-first browser attestation framework for anti-bot and anti-AI scraping protection. - -### Documentation - -- [Philosophy → Engineering Beyond Frameworks](https://nx9.in/case-study.html) -- [Architecture Overview](ARCHITECTURE.md) -- [Case Study: How Simplicity Defended Against Real Attacks](https://nx9.in/case-study.html) -- [Roadmap](ROADMAP.md) - -### Website - -The full website source is available in the [`www/`](www/) directory. - -### Values - -- Privacy by design -- Single binary deployments -- Explicit routing -- Operator sovereignty -- Open Source (permissive licenses) -- No telemetry. No vendor lock-in. - -### Get Involved - -- Star or fork the projects you find useful -- Open issues or discussions for feedback -- All projects are independent but share the same architectural principles +NX9 develops software that is lightweight, privacy-first, Linux-native, and designed to remain understandable, maintainable, and deployable for years—not just until the next framework trend arrives. --- -**NX9** — Software people can own, understand, and control. +## Philosophy -Built by [Sunil Thakare](https://codeberg.org/thakares). \ No newline at end of file +Modern software has become increasingly dependent on cloud platforms, proprietary services, massive dependency trees, and unnecessary complexity. + +NX9 takes the opposite approach. + +Every project is designed to be: + +- Self-hostable +- Privacy-first +- Single-binary whenever practical +- Linux-native +- Lightweight +- Open source +- Easy to deploy +- Easy to understand +- Free from vendor lock-in + +Rather than building one monolithic platform, NX9 consists of independent applications that each solve a single problem well while sharing the same engineering philosophy. + +--- + +## Projects + +Current projects under the NX9 ecosystem include: + +### nx9-url-shortener + +A modern multi-user URL shortener featuring: + +- Analytics +- QR codes +- Password protection +- Link expiration +- Tenant isolation +- REST API +- SQLite-first architecture + +Repository: + +- https://github.com/thakares/nx9-url-shortener +- https://codeberg.org/thakares/nx9-url-shortener + +--- + +### nx9-auth + +Lightweight identity and access management. + +Features include: + +- User authentication +- Sessions +- Personal Access Tokens (PATs) +- RBAC +- Audit logging +- Multi-tenant support + +Repository: + +- https://github.com/thakares/nx9-auth +- https://codeberg.org/thakares/nx9-auth + +--- + +### nx9-dns-server + +An authoritative DNS server designed for self-hosted infrastructure. + +Features: + +- DNSSEC +- Zone management +- Lightweight architecture +- Rust implementation + +Repository: + +- https://github.com/thakares/nx9-dns-server +- https://codeberg.org/thakares/nx9-dns-server + +--- + +### nx9-chronoseal-rs + +A privacy-first browser attestation framework that helps distinguish legitimate browsers from automated abuse without invasive tracking. + +Repository: + +- https://github.com/thakares/nx9-chronoseal-rs +- https://codeberg.org/thakares/nx9-chronoseal-rs + +--- + +## Engineering Principles + +Every NX9 project follows these principles: + +- Single-purpose applications +- Explicit routing over magic +- SQLite-first whenever appropriate +- Minimal dependencies +- Predictable deployment +- Human-readable configuration +- Secure by default +- Long-term maintainability +- Open standards +- Backward compatibility whenever practical + +--- + +## Documentation + +- Architecture Overview +- Roadmap +- Engineering Philosophy +- Design Decisions + +(Detailed documentation will continue to expand as the ecosystem grows.) + +--- + +## Website + +Official website: + +**https://nx9.in** + +The website source is maintained in this repository under `www/`. + +--- + +## Core Values + +- Privacy First +- Operator Ownership +- Simplicity Over Complexity +- Linux Native +- Open Source +- Single Binary +- Explicit Design +- No Telemetry +- No Vendor Lock-in +- Long-Term Stability + +--- + +## Contributing + +Bug reports, documentation improvements, feature requests, and code contributions are all welcome. + +If you believe software should remain understandable, deployable, and fully controlled by its users, you'll feel at home in the NX9 ecosystem. + +--- + +## Links + +- Website: https://nx9.in +- GitHub: https://github.com/thakares +- Codeberg: https://codeberg.org/thakares + +--- + +**NX9** + +**Software people can own, understand, and control.** \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/www/logo-dark.svg b/www/logo-dark.svg new file mode 100644 index 0000000..0309eb8 --- /dev/null +++ b/www/logo-dark.svg @@ -0,0 +1,39 @@ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + NX9 + + + OWN YOUR INFRASTRUCTURE. + + diff --git a/www/logo-light.svg b/www/logo-light.svg new file mode 100644 index 0000000..3e31442 --- /dev/null +++ b/www/logo-light.svg @@ -0,0 +1,39 @@ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + NX9 + + + OWN YOUR INFRASTRUCTURE. + +