Daniel Graf
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Introducing Reitti: Your Personal Location Tracking and Visualization Platform

We’re excited to introduce Reitti, a comprehensive self-hosted location tracking and visualization platform designed with privacy and user control at its core. Whether you’re tracking personal journeys, managing family location data, or analyzing movement patterns, Reitti provides the tools you need while keeping your data under your complete control.

What is Reitti?

Reitti (Finnish for “route”) is an open-source location tracking platform that allows you to:

  • Visualize your location history on interactive maps with detailed timelines
  • Import data from multiple sources including Google Takeout, OwnTracks, and more
  • Track multiple users on a single map with custom colors and avatars
  • Maintain complete privacy by self-hosting your own instance
  • Connect with other Reitti instances through federated sharing
  • Customize your experience with themes, units, and personalized settings

Latest Release: v1.3.1

We’ve just released Reitti v1.3.1, which includes a critical bugfix and builds upon the substantial improvements introduced in v1.3.0. Here’s what’s new:

v1.3.1 Bugfix Release

This quick release addresses a regression that affected the live update functionality:

  • Live Update Restoration: Fixed an issue where the live update feature was disrupted after introducing “Shared Instances.” All remaining references to the deprecated connected_users table have been removed, restoring correct live update behavior.

Note: Live updates currently work only for local data. We’re actively working on extending this capability to remote accounts connected via Shared Instances.

Major Features from v1.3.0

The v1.3.0 release brought significant new capabilities:

🔐 OpenID Connect (OIDC) Authentication

Thanks to contributor @Elyviere, Reitti now supports authentication via any OpenID Connect provider:

  • Seamless integration with your organization’s identity management
  • Support for popular OIDC providers
  • Enhanced security and simplified user management

🌐 “Shared Instances”: Federated Connections

The new “Shared Instances” feature replaces the legacy “Connected Accounts” system:

  • Cross-instance connectivity: Connect with users on other Reitti instances
  • Simple setup: Enter a remote instance URL and API token to establish connections
  • Automatic migration: Existing Connected Accounts are automatically upgraded
  • API token auditing: View the last 10 API token usages for better security oversight

🎯 Enhanced User Experience

  • Improved date picker: Invalid selections are immediately visualized with automatic reversion to valid dates
  • Enhanced geocoding: Support for additional geocoding response formats
  • Reverse proxy compatibility: Better configuration for deployments behind reverse proxies

Key Features Across All Versions

Multi-User Support

Track multiple family members, friends, or team members on a single map with:

  • Custom color coding for each user
  • Personalized avatars and timelines
  • Centralized management through user roles and permissions

Flexible Data Import

Import your historical location data from various sources:

  • Google Timeline: Support for both old and new Google Timeline formats
  • OwnTracks: Direct integration with OwnTracks Recorder
  • Custom formats: Extensible import system for various data sources

Advanced Visualization

  • Interactive maps: Choose between standard and colored map themes
  • Timeline view: Detailed chronological view of activities and visits
  • Place management: Edit and organize significant locations
  • Live updates: Real-time map updates as new data arrives

Privacy and Control

  • Self-hosted: Complete control over your data
  • Custom map servers: Use your own tile servers
  • Flexible authentication: Local accounts or OIDC integration
  • Data management: Full control over data processing and storage

Customization Options

  • Imperial/Metric units: Choose your preferred measurement system
  • Multiple languages: Internationalization support
  • Custom avatars: Personalize user profiles
  • Fullscreen mode: Immersive viewing experience

Getting Started

Reitti is designed to be easy to deploy using Docker. The project includes comprehensive documentation for setup and configuration, including:

  • Docker Compose configurations
  • Environment variable reference
  • Integration guides for various data sources
  • Troubleshooting and maintenance tips

Visit the Reitti GitHub repository to get started with your own instance.

Community and Support

Reitti is an open-source project that welcomes contributions from the community. Whether you’re reporting bugs, suggesting features, or contributing code, your involvement helps make Reitti better for everyone.

  • GitHub: dedicatedcode/reitti
  • Issues: Report bugs and request features
  • Discussions: Join the community conversation
  • Contributions: Help improve the project

Looking Forward

With v1.3.1 stabilizing the latest features and v1.3.0 introducing major new capabilities like OIDC authentication and federated sharing, Reitti continues to evolve as a comprehensive location tracking solution. The development team is actively working on extending live update capabilities to federated connections and exploring additional features based on community feedback.

Whether you’re privacy-conscious, need multi-user tracking, or want complete control over your location data, Reitti provides a powerful, flexible solution that grows with your needs.

Ready to take control of your location data? Get started with Reitti today and join the growing community of users who prioritize privacy without sacrificing functionality.