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+* vigil
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+vigil is a self-hosted security camera system. It uses [[https://motion-project.github.io/][motion]], [[https://docs.ultralytics.com/][yolo]], and scripts to provide:
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+- HTTPS livestream
+- Timelapse recording
+- Motion and object detection
+- Email notification
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+https://dwrz.net/timeline/2023-02-01.html discusses the initial design.
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+The project has been relocated and is retained here for reference only.