Nicheloom

The opportunity tracker for new startups.

Sources

networking, privacy, and security utilities

Recent window: last 5.3 months (2026-04-28 → 2026-10-05), compared with the prior 5.3 months.

horizontal · 227 members · Data as of 2026-10-08

These products provide specialized tools for network management, device access, data privacy, and security audits. They are primarily built for developers, system administrators, and privacy-focused technologists seeking granular control over their digital infrastructure. The cluster stands out for its emphasis on self-hosted architectures, peer-to-peer protocols, and local-first data protection rather than centralized SaaS.

Metrics

Stage
crowded
Recent count
173
Prior count
31
Total count
227
Momentum
300.00
Attention
0.49
Crowding
0.82
Concentration
0.82
Opportunity
0.46

Opportunity components

Attention
0.49
Low crowding
0.18
Momentum (normalized)
1.00
Low concentration
0.18

Source split

github
99 (0.57)
hn
62 (0.36)
ph
7 (0.04)
yc
5 (0.03)

Dominant source: github · Divergence: 0.54

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Monthly trajectory

Members

Name Source Upvotes ▲ Launched
vmup GITHUB 11 2026-09-12
NekoIMS GITHUB 11 2026-09-30
multiaes HN 11 2026-07-27
Sender GITHUB 11 2026-09-18
Relay HN 11 2026-02-17
BiliSponsorBlock GITHUB 11 2026-09-26
OfflineTTS — Free browser-based TTS & STT that runs locally HN 11 2026-07-19
8cryptdo GITHUB 11 2026-09-26
group-meeting-materials GITHUB 11 2026-09-15
express-referral-introduction GITHUB 12 2026-10-06
Reminal HN 13 2026-07-01
Chuchu, an Android SSH client built on libghostty HN 13 2026-05-09
piserver GITHUB 13 2026-09-13
flipper-mtools GITHUB 13 2026-10-06
Hamed_Panel GITHUB 13 2026-09-13
Cross-agent messaging and shared memory over the local filesystem HN 14 2026-05-26
I built VanCamera: FOSS, secure, zero-config Android webcam for Windows HN 14 2026-01-30
Altersend HN 14 2026-06-05
HTTP-nu HN 14 2026-02-17
LAN-Share GITHUB 14 2026-10-06
Mass-debating-over-keychain GITHUB 14 2026-09-21
ssh tiny.christmas HN 14 2025-12-25
android-nas GITHUB 14 2026-09-13
relay GITHUB 15 2026-10-06
zero-trust-auth-gateway GITHUB 15 2026-09-29
Phantom_Audit_web GITHUB 15 2026-09-25
CopyToBaleBot GITHUB 15 2026-09-24
faceclock-yolo GITHUB 15 2026-09-29
spore GITHUB 15 2026-09-10
cryptoptic GITHUB 15 2026-09-22
iphone-tailnet-bridge GITHUB 15 2026-09-18
Tblue HN 15 2026-08-24
taasant GITHUB 16 2026-10-05
snapdrop GITHUB 17 2026-09-14
NetraUploader GITHUB 17 2026-09-12
AirCard-Injector GITHUB 17 2026-09-21
cc-tg-watchdog GITHUB 18 2026-09-18
ENCE GITHUB 18 2026-09-26
alans-way GITHUB 18 2026-10-03
VCluster Free HN 18 2026-01-29
LAN-Chat GITHUB 19 2026-09-30
Spur - testing infrastructure for your mobile apps YC 20 2026-09-23
bwssh GITHUB 20 2026-09-22
YunDongIP GITHUB 20 2026-09-21
kody-celld GITHUB 20 2026-09-19
Rapel HN 21 2026-05-26
TenseiGram GITHUB 22 2026-10-04
openNR GITHUB 22 2026-09-22
Cycast HN 22 2026-02-17
blakcat GITHUB 23 2026-09-18