Libations: Tailscale on the Rocks
Jon Seager created "Libations," a cocktail recipe app using Tailscale's tsnet library, featuring a mobile-optimized web interface, JSON recipe storage, and minimal dependencies, packaged for NixOS.
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Jon Seager's blog post discusses the creation of "Libations," a cocktail recipe application that integrates Tailscale's tsnet library. Seager, a cocktail enthusiast, sought a way to store and access his cocktail recipes easily on his iPhone. The application uses a JSON schema to represent recipes, allowing for easy updates and parsing. The tsnet library enables the application to run as a server on a Tailscale network, providing secure access to the recipes. The server can listen on either a Tailscale network or locally for testing purposes. The web interface is designed primarily for mobile devices, featuring a simple search function to filter recipes by various criteria. Seager also details the packaging of the application for NixOS, utilizing a Flake to streamline the process. The project emphasizes minimal dependencies and efficient use of Go's standard library. Overall, Libations combines Seager's passion for cocktails with his interest in programming, resulting in a functional and user-friendly application.
- Libations is a cocktail recipe application developed by Jon Seager using Tailscale's tsnet library.
- The application stores recipes in a JSON format, allowing for easy updates and access.
- It can run on a Tailscale network or locally, with a web interface optimized for mobile devices.
- The project is packaged for NixOS using a Flake, focusing on minimal dependencies.
- The application features a search function to filter recipes based on ingredients and other criteria.
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Libations: Tailscale on the Rocks
Jon Seager created "Libations," a cocktail recipe app using Tailscale's tsnet library, featuring a mobile-optimized interface, JSON recipe storage, and efficient coding practices for easy access and deployment.
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- Several users appreciate the concept of small-scale data management and suggest alternatives like Git and JSON files for recipe storage.
- Some commenters recommend other tools, such as Bar Assistant, for similar purposes.
- There are discussions about the tech stack used in the project, with mixed feelings about Tailscale's necessity and effectiveness.
- Users express curiosity about other networking solutions like Netbird and ZeroTier, comparing their features to Tailscale.
- Overall, the comments reflect a blend of enthusiasm for the project and skepticism about the technology choices made.
11 commentsMy approach for this particular problem is to check some TeX files into Git. I can render the cocktail recipes in two forms: one for my guests and one for myself that includes precise proportions.
https://github.com/AustinWise/DrinkMenu
Another approach for small scale data is "JSON files checked into git". (substitute JSON with whatever other text format you may like). This gives you a nice way to replicate data and to track changes to data.
FYI this has been posted here recently.
I have been burned by oath a dew times so I cant have tailscale at least hosted.
Any idea if those nebula and other alternatives are good enough ?
Bizarre tech stack and choices!
But, always cool when anyone makes anything work. Enjoy the (nonalcoholic) drinks!
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Jon Seager created "Libations," a cocktail recipe app using Tailscale's tsnet library, featuring a mobile-optimized interface, JSON recipe storage, and efficient coding practices for easy access and deployment.
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Garnix simplifies NixOS server deployment by allowing users to push changes to a GitHub repository without installing Nix. It offers a free trial and emphasizes community engagement.