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TheVeddersFamily.com
The Vedders Family Home Page A family hub built by Tim Vedders (T3CHNRD) to bring together the projects, stories, and memories of the Vedders family. What This Is Home — Public landing page, hosted statically via GitHub Pages Projects — Showcase of things the family is actively building (SolarScout, True North Money, JVedCreations, Friendly AI, and more) Family — A private space for family members to post updates, photos, and notes (login required) In Memory — A place to honor and remember those who shaped us (login required) Family members can register for an account and post to the Family and In Memory pages directly from the front end — no admin access needed. Built With This project is a django-smallstack project — a lightweight Django project pattern focused on simplicity, fast setup, and clean conventions. Stack Python 3.12 + Django 4.2 SQLite (local dev) Tailwind-inspired custom CSS (no framework dependency) Static home page via GitHub Pages Django backend runs locally via Docker Desktop License Private family project. Not intended for public reuse.
www.theveddersfamily.com →T3CHNRD's Windows Repair Tool Kit
T3CHNRD’s Windows Toolkit is a unified desktop utility built in PowerShell that brings essential system maintenance, repair, and deployment workflows into one clean, easy-to-use interface. Designed with both everyday users and IT professionals in mind, the toolkit eliminates the need to juggle multiple scripts and tools by centralizing everything into a responsive WinForms-based launcher. From network diagnostics and system repairs to disk cleanup, app updates via winget, and Windows recovery operations (DISM + SFC), every task is streamlined, automated, and logged for reliability. Behind the scenes, a background execution model keeps the interface fast and responsive while tasks run, complete with real-time progress updates and centralized logging. The toolkit also integrates external workflows—like Microsoft 365 installs and Windows media creation—while preserving and exposing legacy scripts for compatibility and flexibility. Whether you’re maintaining a single machine or supporting a fleet of systems, this toolkit provides a consistent, repeatable, and powerful way to keep Windows environments running clean, optimized, and up to date.
github.com/T3CHNRD/windows-tool-kit- →NUT Server
NUTserver is a self-sustaining, plug-and-play power monitoring solution built on top of Network UPS Tools (NUT), designed to make UPS management simple, reliable, and hands-off. Instead of wrestling with complex configs and fragile setups, NUTserver provides a streamlined, ready-to-run environment that continuously monitors your power infrastructure, handles communication between devices, and ensures your systems respond intelligently during outages. Whether you’re running a homelab, a small business network, or just want peace of mind for your critical gear, NUTserver turns enterprise-grade power management into something that just works—quietly, reliably, and without constant babysitting.
github.com/T3CHNRD/NUTserver →RunBook
Runbook Project is a modern approach to operational workflows—turning static documentation into living, executable systems that actually do the work they describe. Instead of scattered scripts, outdated wiki pages, and tribal knowledge, this project unifies documentation and automation into a single, version-controlled source of truth. Each runbook becomes both a human-readable guide and an executable process, ensuring that what’s written is always accurate, repeatable, and production-ready. Built for today’s DevOps and AI-assisted environments, the Runbook Project eliminates guesswork, reduces operational drift, and makes complex workflows consistent, auditable, and easy to run—whether by a human or an automated system.
github.com/T3CHNRD/runbook-project →CLAMSCOUT
CLAIMSCOUT CLAIMSCOUT is a modern SaaS platform designed to automatically discover and surface high-value opportunities across the internet—including class action settlements, expiring domains, and unclaimed funds. Instead of manually searching across scattered sources, CLAIMSCOUT continuously scans, evaluates, and prioritizes opportunities using a smart scoring system, helping users quickly identify what’s worth their time. Everything is organized into a clean, easy-to-use dashboard, with built-in alerts so nothing important gets missed. Built with scalability and reliability in mind, CLAIMSCOUT supports multiple users and organizations, each with their own data, preferences, and notifications. The platform is designed to run efficiently with minimal overhead, making it both powerful and lightweight. At its core, CLAIMSCOUT turns fragmented, hard-to-find information into a streamlined, automated discovery engine—giving users a smarter way to uncover value and act on it.
github.com/T3CHNRD/claimscout →Friendly AI
A collab between Tim Vedders (T3CHNRD) and EV Michaud (cocoaev) — 40 copy-paste AI prompts across 9 categories to help everyday people get amazing results from ChatGPT, Claude, and other AI tools. Also a live demo of how django-smallstack works.
friendly.smallstack.site →Atlas
Atlas: The Private Architect of Your Digital Archive Atlas is a privacy-first, autonomous file organizer designed for the M1 Mac. Operating as a Meticulous Court Clerk with a loyal Cyber-Hound companion, Atlas transforms your messy "Downloads" into a perfectly indexed library—entirely offline. Built with a sophisticated palette of charcoal, leather brown, and muted amethyst, it bridges local AI (Ollama/Llama 3.2) and autonomous agents (OpenClaw) to read, summarize, and archive your documents with a touch of professional wit. Total Privacy: 100% local processing; your data never leaves your machine. Intelligent Retrieval: Summarizes PDFs and Word docs instantly via a drag-and-drop "Archive Port." The Council of Wisdom: Strategic advice channeled from history’s greatest financial and tech minds. Ecosystem Harmony: Unified organization across macOS, Windows, and mobile via iCloud.
github.com/T3CHNRD/Project_-AtLAS-AI →