Nitter’s main instance and repository went offline after August 2026 legal pressure, but community-run hosts are still appearing. The reason is architectural: open-source software can be copied, while dependable access to X data remains the fragile bottleneck.
AnkiDroid removed its Open Collective donation links from the Google Play build after Google rejected an update over the fiscal host’s 501(c)(6) status. The dispute highlights the difference between tax-exempt and tax-deductible organizations, plus the value of store-specific Android build flavors.
OpenTIE and OpenXWA rebuild the engines behind TIE Fighter and X-Wing Alliance for modern Windows, macOS, and Linux systems. They preserve original game data, adaptive music, timing, and classic presentation while adding modern rendering and input support.