Update README with open source apps and community links

README.md

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 MeshCore is a multi-platform system for enabling secure text based
 communications utilising LoRa radio hardware. It can be used for off-grid
 communication, emergency response & disaster recovery, outdoor activities,
-tactical security including law enforcement, private security and also IoT
-sensor networks.
+or IoT sensor networks.
 
 ## Table of contents
 
 - [Official Resources](#official-resources)
-  - [Social Media](#social-media)
+- [Social Media](#social-media)
+- [Open Source apps](#open-source-apps)
+- [Alternative Firmware](#alternative-firmware)
 - [Maps and Diagnostics](#maps-and-diagnostics)
-- [Communities](#communities)
-  - [Virtual](#virtual)
-  - [Portugal](#portugal)
-  - [Switzerland](#switzerland)
-  - [United Kingdom](#united-kingdom)
-
+- [Country / region Websites](#country--region-websites)
+- [Country / region Discord](#country--region-discord)
+
+
 --------------------
 
 ## Official Resources
 
-Everything from the official MeshCore project:
-
 - [MeshCore.co.uk](https://meshcore.co.uk/) - The homepage & official documentation
 - [The FAQ](https://github.com/meshcore-dev/MeshCore/blob/main/docs/faq.md)
 - [MeshCore Web Flasher](https://flasher.meshcore.co.uk/)
 
-### Social Media
+## Social Media
 
-- [Discord](https://discord.gg/ZVH2ujy9ex)
+- [Official Discord](https://discord.gg/ZVH2ujy9ex)
+- [Reddit r/MeshCore](https://www.reddit.com/r/meshcore/)
 - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/MeshCoreOfficial)
 - [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@meshcore-official)
 - [YouTube - Andy Kirby](https://www.youtube.com/@andykirby)
 
+## Open Source apps
+
+| Project Name | Description | Stars | First Commit |
+| :--- | :--- | :---: | :--- |
+| [Meshcore Open](https://github.com/zjs81/meshcore-open) | Cross-platform FOSS client app for phones | 207 | Dec 2024 |
+| [Potato Mesh](https://github.com/l5yth/potato-mesh) | Federated web frontend to networks | 255 | Oct 2024 |
+| [Meshcore-HA](https://github.com/meshcore-dev/meshcore-ha) | Home Assistant integration for MeshCore | 21 | Mar 2024 |
+| [Meshcore Hub](https://github.com/ipnet-mesh/meshcore-hub) | Web frontend for Meshcore stats | 25 | Dec 2024 |
+| [pyMC_Repeater](https://github.com/rightup/pyMC_Repeater) | Repeater Daemon in Python (pymc_core) | 18 | Oct 2024 |
+| [PyMeshCore GUI](https://github.com/bliksemlabs/PyMeshCoreGUI) | Desktop application for MeshCore | 12 | Jan 2025 |
+| [Map Uploader](https://github.com/recrof/map.meshcore.dev-uploader) | Bot to upload nodes to the global map | 15 | Aug 2024 |
+| [pyMC Console](https://github.com/dmduran12/pymc_console-dist) | Real-time web dashboard for repeaters | 9 | Dec 2024 |
+| [PocketMesh](https://github.com/Avi0n/PocketMesh) | Native MeshCore client for iOS & iPadOS | 10 | Nov 2024 |
+| [MeshFirmware](https://github.com/mikecarper/meshfirmware) | Windows/Linux USB firmware updater | 6 | Jan 2025 |
+| [Meshcore GUI Linux](https://github.com/pe1hvh/meshcore-gui) | Desktop Linux GUI via BLE | 5 | Sep 2024 |
+| [MC-WebUI](https://github.com/MarekWo/mc-webui) | WebUI for meshcore-cli | 4 | Nov 2024 |
+| [Meshcore-Wardrive](https://github.com/mintylinux/Meshcore-Wardrive-Android) | Android wardriving and mapping app | 8 | Oct 2024 |
+| [RemoteTerm](https://github.com/jkingsman/Remote-Terminal-for-MeshCore) | Server and web-frontend for static companions | 4 | Jan 2025 |
+
+## Alternative firmware
+
+| Project Name | Description | Stars | First Commit |
+| :--- | :--- | :---: | :--- |
+| [Lunacore](https://github.com/STCisGOOD/lunarcore) | Multi-protocol (MeshCore/MT/Reticulum) for ESP32 | 114 | Oct 2024 |
+| [Dabeani Firmware](https://github.com/dabeani/meshcore) | T-Deck & SenseCap Indicator firmware with UI | 64 | Nov 2024 |
+| [Cardputer ADV](https://github.com/Stachugit/MeshCore-Cardputer-ADV) | Specialized UI for M5Stack Cardputer ADV | 86 | Jan 2025 |
+| [Wio Tracker L1 Pro](https://github.com/sosprz/Meshcore-Wio-Tracker-L1-Pro) | Custom firmware for Seeed Wio Tracker L1 Pro | 42 | July 2025 |
+| [TapTap (T1000-E)](https://taptap.mtoolstec.com/) | Proprietary/Closed-source firmware for T1000-E | N/A | Oct 2023 |
+
 ## Maps and Diagnostics
 
-Tools for the every-user to see whats going on in general.
+| Project / URL | Description |
+| :--- | :--- |
+| [mapme.sh](https://mapme.sh/) | Community map for reporting signal reports and coverage footprints from users. |
+| [meshrank.net](https://meshrank.net/) | Leaderboard and analytics site ranking MeshCore repeaters and routes, primarily in the UK. |
+| [meshcoresim.com](https://www.meshcoresim.com/) | Simulation tool for modeling message propagation and testing network scalability. |
+| [map.meshradio.uk](https://map.meshradio.uk/) | Network analysis and visualization tool specifically for the UK MeshRadio community. |
+| [analyzer.letsmesh.net](https://analyzer.letsmesh.net/) | Packet analyzer for debugging MeshCore traces, paths, and real-time network traffic. |
+| [meshmapper.net](https://meshmapper.net) | Regionally segmented mapping tool for signal quality and noise floor data. |
+| [map.meshcore.dev](https://map.meshcore.dev/) | Official global map displaying static user uploads for repeaters and room servers. |
+| [m3sh.uk](https://m3sh.uk) | Regional map portal showing the UK network topology as seen from Oxfordshire. |
 
-- [MeshCore Map](https://map.meshcore.dev/) - static user uploads
-- [m3sh.uk Map](https://m3sh.uk/contacts/) - UK network as seen from Oxfordshire
+## Country / region Websites
 
-## Communities
+### Europe
 
-### Virtual
+- [Meshcore Ireland](https://loraproject.ie/)
+  - [Mayo Mesh](https://mayomesh.net/)
+- [Meshcore Netherlands ](https://www.localmesh.nl/en/)
+- [MeshCore Portugal](https://meshcore.pt/)
+- Spain
+  - [Meshcore Catalonia (Spain)](https://meshcore.cat/)
+  - [Meshcore Jaén (Spain)](https://sierrasur.github.io/)
+- [MeshCore Switzerland](https://www.meshcore.ch/)
+- [MeshCore UK](https://meshcore.co.uk/)
 
-- [r/MeshCore](https://www.reddit.com/r/meshcore/)
+### USA
 
-### Portugal
+- [Austin, TX](https://www.austinmesh.org/)
+- [CT Mesh](https://ctmesh.org/)
+- [nyme.sh](https://nyme.sh/)
+- [West coast Mesh](https://www.wcmesh.com/)
 
-- [MeshCore Portugal](https://meshcore.pt/)
+## Country / region Discord
 
-### Switzerland
+- [Most within main Discord](https://discord.gg/mt7NNZ86RS) Many regional channels exist within the Main Discord server
 
-- [MeshCore Switzerland](https://www.meshcore.ch/)
+In addition there is:
 
-### United Kingdom
+### Europe
+- [Mesh Radio Ireland (N&S) Discord](https://discord.gg/kraQFkpU)
 
-- [MeshCore UK](https://meshcore.co.uk/)
+### USA
+- [West coast Mesh Discord](discord.gg/wcmesh)
+- [nyme.sh Discord](https://discord.nyme.sh/)
+- [CT Mesh Discord](https://discord.gg/m4F328as3K)