The Kernel Kraken's lair — open-source software, Linux-first tools, and homelab experiments.
A collection of practical, Linux-focused open-source projects: CLI utilities, TUI apps, Proxmox/homelab scripts, and system helpers for the FOSS community. Every project in this repo is tested before it is uploaded.
| Project | What it does |
|---|---|
| protondb-cli | Check any Steam game's Linux compatibility (ProtonDB) from your terminal — verdicts, confirmed fixes, and beginner guidance. |
| shader-warmup | Pre-bake DXVK shader caches so Linux games start smooth — no more first-minute stutter. |
| gamesage | Session reports + performance tweaks for Linux gamers — run before you play, get a friendly report + tips after. |
| tuxdeck | Mission control for your Linux fleet, in your pocket — live CPU/mem/load, systemd units, the journal and a real SSH terminal, plus a Wake-on-LAN power button. |
- CLI utilities and TUI apps for everyday Linux use
- Proxmox and homelab helpers
- Linux-gaming tools (Proton, DXVK, shader caches)
- System scripts and configuration examples
- Android open-source apps — see
tuxdeck(and its pure-Kotlin, unit-tested core)
Every project follows the same canonical structure:
<project>/
├── src/
├── tests/
├── systemd/ # example units
├── examples/ # sample configs and outputs
├── android/ # only when Android code exists
├── Dockerfile
├── .gitignore
├── README.md # primary-repo note + AI-assistance disclosure
├── LICENSE # MIT
└── CHECKLIST.md # security notes, deps, edge cases, test steps
Rules:
- Safe, idiomatic Linux code — no reckless sudo, XDG base directory standards.
- Only real, existing libraries and packages — no invented dependencies.
- Each project ships: source, tests, systemd unit, Dockerfile, README, LICENSE.
- Each project carries a self-review checklist (security, deps, edge cases).
- Clear local test instructions for the human operator.
- Every project is tested to work before it is uploaded.
- All canonical assets are always generated — no exceptions.
The Kernel Kraken is a small family project. Projects are reviewed by a human before they land here. The lair is open, the kraken is friendly — be excellent to each other.
MIT — see each project's LICENSE file.
Built with AI assistance. A family collection — Linux-first, community-driven.