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92 niche rankings, grouped by category

AI6 rankings in this category

AI agent frameworks

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  1. openclawopenclawOpenClaw is an open-source (MIT) self-hosted AI assistant platform: a local Gateway runs on your own computer and reaches you through Discord, Slack, Telegram, WhatsApp and 20+ chat channels plus native apps, with models and tools as swappable plugins and all state, memory and credentials kept on your hardware 392.4k
  2. earendil-workspiAn AI agent toolkit providing a unified LLM API, agent runtime, TUI, and coding agent CLI with multi-provider support and tool calling. 115.6k
  3. ruvnetrufloAn agent meta-harness for Claude Code and Codex, adding 100+ specialized agents, coordinated swarms, self-learning memory, and federated communication across machines. 76.9k

AI chat clients

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  1. bladerhumanizerA portable Agent Skill that rewrites AI-generated text to sound more natural and human-like using 35 patterns, without changing what it says. 53.9k
  2. oobaboogatextgenAn open-source desktop app for running large language models locally, supporting text chat, vision, tool-calling, and API services, 100% offline with no telemetry. 47.7k
  3. chatboxaichatboxA desktop AI client supporting ChatGPT, Claude, and other LLMs, available for Windows, Mac, and Linux. 41.9k

Local LLM & inference tools

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  1. ggml-orgllama.cppA C/C++ implementation for LLM and VLM inference with minimal setup and state-of-the-art performance, supporting multiple model formats with CLI, server, and built-in Web UI. 131.7k
  2. diegosouzapwOmniRouteA free MIT AI gateway providing a unified endpoint to 290+ providers and 500+ models with quota-aware auto-fallback and token compression. 72.8k
  3. AlexsJonesllmfitA command-line tool that recommends the best local LLMs for your hardware configuration, supporting multi-GPU, MoE architectures, and multiple quantization formats. 37.7k

AI knowledge bases

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  1. infiniflowragflowA leading open-source Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) engine that fuses cutting-edge RAG with Agent capabilities to create a superior context layer for LLMs. 92.5k
  2. tinyhumansaiopenhumanYour personal AI super intelligence: a brain that builds a local-first memory of your life, an orchestrator of agent fleets and workflows, and a deep researcher. 41.7k
  3. PostHogposthogAn open-source product analytics platform providing developer tools including AI observability, session replay, feature flags, experiments, error tracking, and logs for building self-driving products. 40.3k

AI image tools

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  1. AUTOMATIC1111stable-diffusion-webuiA Gradio-based web interface for Stable Diffusion, offering txt2img, img2img, and many advanced features. 165.2k
  2. Comfy-OrgComfyUIA powerful and modular diffusion model GUI, API, and backend with a graph/nodes interface for image, video, 3D, and audio generation, supporting the latest open-source models. 139.3k
  3. deepfakesfaceswapA tool that utilizes deep learning to recognize and swap faces in pictures and videos. 57.6k

MCP connectors & tools

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  1. DeusDatacodebase-memory-mcpA high-performance code intelligence MCP server that indexes codebases into a persistent knowledge graph with 158 languages and sub-ms queries. 46.7k
  2. xpzouyingxiaohongshu-mcpAn MCP server for Xiaohongshu that gives your AI assistant direct access to Xiaohongshu data, supporting login and posting text, images, and videos. 16.1k
  3. asciimoohisterA private personal search engine that indexes the full contents of pages you visit and files you keep, searchable via web, terminal, or AI assistants through MCP. 6.1k

Media8 rankings in this category

Bilibili clients

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  1. bggRGjQaUbCoEPiliPlusA cross-platform third-party Bilibili client built with Flutter, supporting Android, iOS, Pad, Windows, and Linux. 19.3k
  2. xiaye13579BBLLA third-party Bilibili Android client that encapsulates Bilibili's official API, providing Bilibili video browsing and playback for Android TV and mobile users. 17.5k
  3. xfangfangwiliwiliA third-party Bilibili client designed for gamepad users, supporting all PC platforms, PSVita, PS4, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch, with a browsing experience close to the official PC client and support for touch, mouse, keyboard, and gamepad controls. 5.5k

Film, drama & TV apps

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  1. FongMiReleaseThe APK release repository for the FongMi video-on-demand Android app, providing mobile and TV box (leanback) installers 7.2k
  2. waligoraamodio288-rgbhongguo-desktop-releasesHongguo Desktop is a free short-drama player for Windows 10/11 that runs without an Android emulator, letting you search, play, bookmark, and resume short dramas by simply downloading and installing an EXE. 4.0k
  3. kknifer7FreeBoxA desktop video playback software built with JavaFX, positioned as the PC version/sister software of TVBox, dedicated to cross-platform expansion of TVBox functionality and ecosystem. 2.0k

Music players

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  1. lyswhutlx-music-desktopA free and open-source music software built with Electron, supporting multi-platform music search and playback with rich customization options and plugin extensibility. 54.1k
  2. qier222YesPlayMusicA beautiful third-party NetEase Cloud Music player supporting Windows, macOS, and Linux. 33.4k
  3. maotoumaoMusicFreeMusicFree is a plugin-based, customizable and ad-free free music player currently supporting Android and HarmonyOS, with no built-in sources since all features are provided through plugins. 27.7k

Video players

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  1. iinaiinaThe modern video player for macOS, built on mpv and designed for macOS 11.0 and above, offering rich video and music playback features. 46.7k
  2. TeamNewPipeNewPipeA libre, lightweight streaming front-end for Android that allows ad-free viewing of videos and music from YouTube, YouTube Music, PeerTube, and other services. 39.9k
  3. mpv-playermpvA free and open-source, lightweight command-line media player that supports a wide variety of file formats, audio/video codecs, and subtitle types, with a focus on performance and customizability. 37.2k

IPTV & live TV

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  1. lizongyingmy-tvA TV live streaming software that works immediately upon installation, providing live channels for CCTV and multiple local satellite TV stations, designed for large-screen TV viewing. 32.0k
  2. 4grayiptvnatorIPTVnator is a cross-platform IPTV player supporting M3U/M3U8 playlists, XMLTV EPG, and Xtream/Stalker sources, built with Electron and Angular and available as a desktop app and installable PWA. 7.3k
  3. lizongyingmy-tv-0An Android TV video player with customizable video sources, supporting remote-control operation, QR-code remote configuration and multiple live source formats 4.7k

Media servers

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  1. bluenvironmediamtxA ready-to-use, zero-dependency live media server and proxy supporting Media-over-QUIC, SRT, WebRTC, RTSP, RTMP, LL-HLS, and more protocols for publishing, reading, proxying, recording, and playback of real-time streams. 20.4k
  2. Stremiostremio-webThe official Web UI of Stremio — a modern media center that's a one-stop solution for video entertainment, with addon-powered discovery, cross-device sync, and Chromecast casting. 14.5k
  3. jellyfinjellyfin-androidtvThe official Android TV client for Jellyfin, supporting Android TV, Nvidia Shield, and Amazon Fire TV devices. 4.6k

Music streaming servers

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  1. team-spotubespotubeAn open-source, cross-platform music streaming app with plugin-based extensibility for free music access and playback. 50.1k
  2. navidromenavidromeAn open-source web-based music collection server and streamer, like your personal Spotify, allowing access to your music library from any browser or mobile device. 24.0k
  3. listen1listen1Listen 1 is a Python-based web app that aggregates online music from multiple sites, letting you search and listen to NetEase Cloud Music, QQ Music, and more in one page while building your own playlists. 4.8k

Radio, podcast & audiobooks

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  1. madeofpendletonwoolPinePodsA self-hosted podcast management system written in Rust with multi-user support, cross-device sync, smart playlists, and 36 languages. 1.0k
  2. bingo17368222RadioAppJiuAIting is an Android radio replay assistant for local Henan stations that automatically splits shows into content and filler segments, skips the filler, and generates subtitles with fingerprint detection and WiFi pre-caching. 1
  3. icekalenio-podcast-webNIO Radio is an NIO podcast player for phone and desktop browsers, with a daily-updated catalog, playback progress, recently played, play later, and an Android app. 1

Network7 rankings in this category

Proxy & VPN clients

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  1. clash-verge-revclash-verge-revA Tauri-based cross-platform GUI client for Clash Meta, supporting Windows, macOS, and Linux. 150.1k
  2. 2dustv2rayNA GUI proxy client for Windows, Linux, and macOS with support for Xray, sing-box, and other cores. 117.9k
  3. traefiktraefikA cloud-native HTTP reverse proxy and load balancer that automatically integrates with infrastructure components like Docker and Kubernetes, dynamically generating routing configurations. 65.3k

Download managers

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  1. agalwoodMotrixA full-featured download manager that supports HTTP, FTP, BitTorrent, Magnet, and more. 56.9k
  2. curlcurlA command-line tool and library for transferring data with URL syntax, supporting DICT, FILE, FTP, FTPS, HTTP, HTTPS, IMAP, POP3, RTSP, SCP, SFTP, and dozens of other protocols. 43.2k
  3. aria2aria2A lightweight multi-protocol & multi-source, cross-platform download utility operated in command-line, supporting HTTP/HTTPS, FTP, SFTP, BitTorrent and Metalink. 43.0k

Messaging apps

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  1. telegramdesktoptdesktopThe official Telegram desktop client, built on the Telegram API and MTProto secure protocol, supporting Windows, macOS, and Linux platforms. 33.2k
  2. signalappSignal-AndroidThe official Signal Android client — a simple, powerful, and secure messenger with high-fidelity messages, HD voice/video calls, and advanced privacy-preserving technology. 29.5k
  3. simplex-chatsimplex-chatA decentralized messaging network and cross-platform app that operates without any user identifiers, designed for 100% privacy. 19.5k

Network monitors & sniffers

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  1. louislamuptime-kumaA fancy, easy-to-use self-hosted monitoring tool supporting HTTP(s)/TCP/Ping/DNS and over 90 notification services. 92.3k
  2. GyulyVGCsniffnetA cross-platform network traffic monitoring tool with an intuitive and reliable visualization interface. 41.3k
  3. bee-sanRustScanThe modern port scanner that scans all 65k ports in 3 seconds, with a scripting engine. 20.5k

Tunneling & mesh VPN

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  1. EasyTierEasyTierA simple, secure, decentralized mesh VPN solution built with Rust and Tokio, supporting WireGuard protocol. 14.1k
  2. PancakeTASlsfg-vkA Vulkan layer that hooks into Vulkan applications and generates additional frames using Lossless Scaling's frame generation algorithm on Linux. 4.7k
  3. mmalminostr-vpnA Tailscale-style private mesh VPN built around Nostr with a FIPS-backed data plane, offering cross-platform native apps. 1.2k

Web crawlers

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  1. sundowndevphoneinfogaPhoneInfoga is one of the most advanced open-source tools for scanning international phone numbers, gathering basic info and attempting to identify VoIP providers or number owners. 18.0k
  2. epi052feroxbusterA fast, simple, recursive content discovery tool written in Rust for forced browsing and directory enumeration. 8.1k
  3. bitmagnet-iobitmagnetA self-hosted BitTorrent indexer, DHT crawler, content classifier, and torrent search engine with Web UI, GraphQL API, and Servarr stack integration. 4.4k

Network tunneling tools

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  1. cloudflarecloudflaredThe command-line client for Cloudflare Tunnel, a tunneling daemon that proxies traffic from the Cloudflare network to your origins. 16.2k
  2. tonarinoinnernetA private network system using WireGuard under the hood, leveraging CIDRs and IP networking to build powerful ACL primitives. 5.6k
  3. ddclientddclientA Perl client used to update dynamic DNS entries for accounts on a wide range of dynamic DNS services, using curl for internet access. 3.6k

Tools44 rankings in this category

Browser extensions

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  1. darkreaderdarkreaderAn open-source browser extension that analyzes web pages and generates dark mode to reduce eyestrain while browsing, supporting Chrome, Firefox, and Edge with extensive customization. 22.4k
  2. xifangczycat-catchA browser resource sniffing extension that filters and lists resources on the current page, supporting Chrome, Edge, and Firefox. 22.1k
  3. mengxi-reamread-frogAn open-source AI-powered browser extension for language learning, supporting immersive translation, article analysis, multiple AI models, and a personalized learning experience. 10.1k

CLI tools

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  1. junegunnfzfA general-purpose command-line fuzzy finder that also serves as an interactive terminal toolkit. 83.5k
  2. sharkdpbatA cat(1) clone with syntax highlighting and Git integration. 60.7k
  3. clicliGitHub's official command-line tool that brings pull requests, issues, and other GitHub concepts to the terminal. 46.5k

Comic readers

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  1. xiaojieonlyEhviewer_CN_SXJAn open-source E-Hentai Android application/browser, a Simplified Chinese enhanced fork of the original EhViewer, supporting browsing, searching, favoriting and downloading E-Hentai/ExHentai galleries. 27.4k
  2. mihonappmihonA free and open-source manga reader for Android with support for multiple trackers and customizable reading experience. 24.3k
  3. open-anianimekoAn all-in-one anime tracking and watching platform with danmaku support, Bangumi cloud sync, offline caching, BitTorrent, and danmaku cloud filtering, built with Kotlin/Compose Multiplatform. 21.0k

Danmaku & live streaming tools

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  1. Sle2pAniChAniCh is an online anime streaming app with super-resolution, a Flutter multi-platform client aggregating multiple episode sources and danmaku providers with search, speed control, follow management and offline caching. 6.8k
  2. BililiveRecorderBililiveRecorderBililiveRecorder is a recording tool designed for Bilibili live streams, supporting automatic recording, simultaneous multi-stream recording, fixing broken FLV files, and a toolbox mode to fix recordings from other software. Pure C# with no native dependencies. 4.9k
  3. KikoPlayProjectKikoPlayA full-featured danmaku player supporting danmaku from all mainstream video sites, subtitle recognition and translation, library management, LAN streaming, and DLNA casting. 2.2k

Database admin tools

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  1. dbeaverdbeaverA free universal database tool and SQL client supporting over 100 databases. 52.1k
  2. PostgRESTpostgrestA tool that turns any existing PostgreSQL database into a RESTful API, providing a cleaner, more standards-compliant, and faster API with authentication and OpenAPI documentation. 27.7k
  3. t8y2dbxA 20MB lightweight cross-platform database client for 70+ databases, with built-in AI, MCP Server, CLI, desktop, and Docker. 27.2k

E-book readers

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  1. koreaderkoreaderAn ebook reader application optimized for E-Ink devices, supporting PDF, EPUB, DjVu, FB2, and many more formats. 30.1k
  2. koodo-readerkoodo-readerKoodo Reader is a cross-platform ebook reader for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, and the web, supporting many formats, cloud-drive sync, AI translation and dictionary, annotation export, and a browser extension. 28.4k
  3. AndyHazzbookshelf.kopluginA friendly home screen plugin for KOReader that provides a bookshelf view for browsing books by series, author, genre, and more, with OPDS catalog support. 1.1k

File managers

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  1. wagoodmandiveA tool for exploring each layer in a Docker image, helping to discover ways to shrink image size. 54.6k
  2. sxyaziyaziA blazing fast terminal file manager written in Rust, based on async I/O. 42.9k
  3. spacedriveappspacedriveAn open-source cross-platform file explorer powered by a virtual distributed filesystem written in Rust, available for macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, and Android. 39.2k

File transfer tools

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  1. localsendlocalsendAn open-source, cross-platform alternative to AirDrop that allows secure file and message sharing over the local network without an internet connection. 93.3k
  2. balena-ioetcherA safe OS image flasher for flashing images to SD cards and USB drives. 34.6k
  3. enteenteA fully open-source, end-to-end encrypted cloud data storage platform offering three apps: Ente Photos (alternative to Apple/Google Photos), Ente Locker (secure space for documents and credentials), and Ente Auth (2FA alternative to Authy). 29.4k

Novel readers

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  1. freeokso-novelSo Novel is a Java-based general web content downloader and exporter that offers TUI, CLI, and Web interfaces and exports web content into EPUB, TXT, PDF, and other e-book formats. 8.3k
  2. HapeLeelegado-with-MD3A Material Design 3 style refactor of the open-source Legado reader, offering a more modern and fluid reading experience with gamepad page-turning and chapter switching support. 6.6k
  3. zhongbai2333Tomato-Novel-DownloaderTomato-Novel-Downloader is a Rust-based Fanqie (Tomato) novel downloader with TUI, Web UI and CLI interfaces that supports EPUB and text downloads, resumable transfers, and Edge TTS audiobook generation. 4.0k

Screen mirroring & phone tools

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  1. GenymobilescrcpyA lightweight, high-performance Android screen mirroring and control tool that displays and controls Android devices on your computer via USB or Wi-Fi, without requiring root access. 151.7k
  2. barry-ranQtScrcpyA Qt-based Android real-time display and control software that supports USB and network connections without requiring root privileges. 32.2k
  3. viarotel-orgescrcpyA graphical Android device control tool built on scrcpy, supporting inset mirror, keyboard mapping, multi-device control, AI assistant, and automation scripts, available for macOS, Windows, and Linux. 12.0k

System tweak tools

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  1. microsoftPowerToysA set of Windows system utilities from Microsoft, featuring over 30 tools to enhance productivity and customization. 139.5k
  2. ChrisTitusTechwinutilChris Titus Tech's Windows Utility — a curated collection of system tasks for streamlined program installations, debloating tweaks, troubleshooting configurations, and Windows update management, requiring administrator privileges. 63.8k
  3. topjohnwuMagiskA suite of open-source software for customizing Android ("The Magic Mask"), providing MagiskSU root access, Magisk Modules, Zygisk, MagiskBoot, and more, supporting Android 6.0+ devices. 63.1k

Terminal emulators

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  1. microsoftterminalMicrosoft's next-generation terminal application, incorporating both Windows Terminal and the classic console host (conhost.exe). 105.1k
  2. alacrittyalacrittyA fast, cross-platform, OpenGL terminal emulator. 65.9k
  3. termuxtermux-appA terminal emulator application for Android OS with a Linux environment and package management. 62.1k

Video downloaders

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  1. yt-dlpyt-dlpA feature-rich command-line audio/video downloader supporting thousands of sites, actively maintained as a fork of youtube-dl. 195.4k
  2. JunkFood02SealAn Android video/audio downloader based on yt-dlp, supporting content download from numerous video platforms with features including metadata embedding, aria2c acceleration, playlist downloading, and Material Design 3 UI. 29.4k
  3. deniscerriytdlnisA full-featured Android audio/video downloader based on yt-dlp, supporting over 1,000 websites, for Android 7.0 and above. 10.7k

Web browsers

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  1. zen-browserdesktopA modern Firefox-based browser designed to boost productivity with a clean interface and efficient workflows, offering a calmer browsing experience. 45.0k
  2. lightpanda-iobrowserA headless browser built from scratch in Zig for AI agents and automation, not a Chromium fork. 36.6k
  3. bravebrave-browserBrave Browser is an open-source browser focused on privacy protection, supporting Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, and Windows, blocking ads and trackers by default for a fast and secure browsing experience. 23.9k

Screen recorders

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  1. obsprojectobs-studioA free and open-source screen recording and live streaming software, widely used for video capture and real-time streaming. 77.7k
  2. siddharthvaddemopenscreenA free, open-source, no-subscription, no-watermark desktop screen recorder and demo video creation tool for producing polished product demos and walkthroughs. 39.9k
  3. webadderallorgRecordlyAn open-source screen recorder and editor for creating polished demo videos, walkthroughs, and product videos with auto-zooms, cursor polish, webcam overlays, and timeline editing. 33.0k

Speech-to-text tools

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  1. cjpaisHandyA free, open-source, and extensible speech-to-text application that works completely offline, supporting Windows, macOS, and Linux. 32.8k
  2. altic-devFluidVoiceThe fastest macOS dictation app with on-device AI enhancement, a local open-source alternative to Wispr Flow. 12.0k
  3. OpenWhispropenwhisprA privacy-first cross-platform voice-to-text app with local (NVIDIA Parakeet/Whisper) and cloud models, featuring meeting transcription and AI agent interaction. 9.6k

System monitors

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  1. HomebrewbrewThe open-source package manager for macOS and Linux, providing installation, update, and management of thousands of software packages. 50.1k
  2. exelbanstatsA macOS system monitor that displays CPU, GPU, memory, disk, network, battery, sensors, and Bluetooth devices in your menu bar. 42.6k
  3. vorssaintvorssaint-utilsA free and open-source macOS menu bar toolkit integrating volume mixer, system monitor, window management, clipboard history, text snippets, and more — no subscription required. 28.0k

Remote desktop tools

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  1. rustdeskrustdeskAn open-source remote desktop application designed for self-hosting, serving as an alternative to TeamViewer. 125.1k
  2. LizardByteSunshineA self-hosted game stream host for Moonlight, offering low-latency cloud gaming with support for AMD, Intel, and NVIDIA GPU hardware encoding. 42.3k
  3. deskflowdeskflowA free and open-source keyboard and mouse sharing app that lets you use the keyboard, mouse, or trackpad of one computer to control nearby computers, enabling seamless cross-device workflows. 29.5k

Wallpaper tools

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  1. lively-communitylivelyLively Wallpaper is a Windows animated wallpaper and screensaver app built with WinUI 3 that can set videos, web pages, apps, and even games as your desktop background — free, open source, and ad-free. 19.8k
  2. t1m0thyjWinDynamicDesktopWinDynamicDesktop ports the macOS Mojave Dynamic Desktop feature to Windows, cycling wallpapers through the day with themes, schedules, and PowerShell script extensions. 5.0k
  3. sindresorhusPlashPlash by sindresorhus turns any website into your Mac desktop wallpaper, with user-customizable global keyboard shortcuts, ongoing development, and GitHub issues kept open for feedback 4.0k

App launchers

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  1. LawnchairLauncherlawnchairA free, open-source Android home app based on Launcher3 that ports Pixel Launcher features and introduces rich customization options. 13.6k
  2. vicinaehqvicinaeA high-performance, native desktop command launcher that integrates app search, clipboard history, text snippets, file search, browser tab switching, calculator, and window management, with React/TypeScript extension support. 10.1k
  3. cerebroappcerebroAn open-source launcher that improves productivity and efficiency with keyboard shortcuts for launching apps, searching files, calculating, and converting. 8.6k

Screenshot tools

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  1. ShareXShareXA free and open-source screen capture, screen recording, file sharing, and productivity tool for Windows, supporting multiple capture methods, upload destinations, image editing, and automated workflows. 40.0k
  2. mg-chaosnow-appsAn open-source repository providing source code for Snow Shot, a Windows and macOS tool for screenshots, OCR, and screen recording, and Snow Image Viewer, an image viewer. 5.9k
  3. sensepostgowitnessA web screenshot utility using Chrome Headless, supporting batch scanning, multiple input formats, and a web-based results viewer. 4.5k

System cleaners

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  1. RaphireWin11DebloatA lightweight, easy-to-use PowerShell script that allows you to quickly declutter and customize your Windows 10/11 experience by removing pre-installed apps, disabling telemetry, and more. 57.9k
  2. qarminczkawkaA multi-functional file cleaning tool that finds duplicates, empty folders, similar images, and more. 33.9k
  3. BCUninstallerBulk-Crap-UninstallerA free and open-source program uninstaller for Windows that excels at removing large amounts of applications with minimal user input, with support for cleaning up leftovers, detecting orphaned applications, and running uninstallers according to premade lists, compatible with Windows Store Apps, Steam, and Windows Features. 21.7k

Automation tools

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  1. gkd-kitgkdAn Android app for custom screen tapping based on accessibility, advanced selectors, and subscription rules, automatically clicking nodes or performing actions under specified conditions. 42.9k
  2. HammerspoonhammerspoonA tool for powerful macOS desktop automation through Lua scripting, providing a rich set of system API extensions that let users programmatically control windows, audio devices, keyboard, mouse, and more. 16.2k
  3. adnanhwebhookA lightweight incoming webhook server that runs shell commands, with rule validation and parameter passing. 12.2k

Image editors

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  1. ImageMagickImageMagickImageMagick is a free, open-source image processing suite offering command-line tools and multi-language APIs to create, edit, compose, and convert images on Linux, Windows, and macOS. 17.7k
  2. darktable-orgdarktabledarktable is an open-source photography workflow and RAW development application for importing, developing, retouching, and organizing photos on Linux, Windows, and macOS. 13.2k
  3. KDEkritaOfficial siteKrita is an open-source digital painting application for illustration, comics, and concept art, offering a full brush engine and painting tools on Windows, macOS, and Linux. 10.6k

Input methods

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  1. iDvelrime-iceA ready-to-use Simplified Chinese configuration for the Rime input method, featuring a long-term maintained curated dictionary with full Pinyin and Shuangpin support, compatible with all major Rime implementations including Weasel, Squirrel, and Fcitx5, fully offline and privacy-friendly. 19.6k
  2. rimeweaselWeasel is the Windows distribution of the Rime Input Method Engine, supporting multiple input schemes (Pinyin, Zhuyin, Cangjie, Wubi, etc.) with a highly customizable typing experience. 8.1k
  3. qingjian-teamqingjianQingjian is a cross-platform Pinyin input method written in Rust that displays a translation of the language you are learning next to candidate words, making typing itself a lightweight, continuous, and nearly effortless way to learn a language. 6.5k

Cloud sync tools

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  1. rclonerclone"rsync for cloud storage" - a command-line program to sync files and directories to and from different cloud storage providers. 60.2k
  2. seaweedfsseaweedfsA distributed storage system for object storage (S3), file systems, and Iceberg tables, designed to handle billions of files with O(1) disk access and effortless horizontal scaling. 35.2k
  3. cryptomatorcryptomatorA cross-platform transparent client-side encryption tool that provides end-to-end encryption for cloud storage like Dropbox and Google Drive. 16.3k

Translation extensions

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  1. tisfengEasydictA concise and elegant dictionary and translator app for macOS, ready to use out of the box with offline OCR, selection translation, screenshot translation, and 20+ translation services integrated. 15.0k
  2. fishjarkiss-translatorA minimalist, open-source bilingual translation browser extension and userscript supporting web pages, text selection, input boxes, YouTube subtitles, and more, compatible with multiple translation services. 12.8k
  3. FluentReadFluentReadA fully open-source browser translation extension and open-source alternative to Immersive Translate, supporting bilingual translation, text selection, AI reading assistance, image and document translation, and bilingual video subtitles. 8.5k

Audio editors & DAWs

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  1. ronitsingh10FineTuneA macOS menu bar app for per-app volume control, multi-device output, audio routing, and a 10-band EQ — a free and open-source alternative to SoundSource. 9.6k
  2. ArdourardourOfficial siteArdour is an open-source cross-platform digital audio workstation for multitrack recording, editing and mixing, running on Linux, macOS and Windows with LV2, VST3 and AU plugin support. 5.4k
  3. MicYou-DevMicYouA cross-platform tool that turns your Android device into a high-quality microphone for your PC, supporting Wi-Fi, USB, and Web connections with built-in AI noise suppression, echo cancellation, and equalizer. 4.3k

Archive tools

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  1. M2TeamNanaZipA modern Windows file archiver forked from 7-Zip source code, supporting dark mode, Mica effect, MSIX packaging, and Windows 10/11 context menu. 15.7k
  2. BioruebeUniExtract2UniExtract2 is an AutoIt-based general-purpose Windows archive extractor that supports 500+ file types with a graphical batch interface. 4.5k
  3. ip7z7zipThe GitHub mirror repository for 7-Zip, a high-compression open-source file archiver supporting multiple compression formats. 4.1k

Video transcoding tools

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  1. HandBrakeHandBrakeAn open-source, cross-platform video transcoder available for Linux, Mac, and Windows, capable of converting common video formats for playback on mobile devices, game consoles, and web browsers. 24.6k
  2. AlexxITgo2rtcAn ultimate camera streaming application with zero dependencies, cross-platform support, supporting dozens of streaming formats and protocols with ultra-low latency. 14.3k
  3. BtbNFFmpeg-BuildsDaily auto-built static FFmpeg binaries for Windows (x86_64) and Linux (x86_64/arm64), available in GPL, LGPL, and Non-free variants. 11.8k

Virtualization & containers

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  1. utmappUTMA full-featured system emulator and virtual machine host for iOS and macOS, based on QEMU, capable of running Windows, Linux, and more. 35.9k
  2. microsoftWSLWSL is Microsoft's Windows Subsystem for Linux, letting you run unmodified Linux command-line tools, utilities, and applications directly on Windows without a virtual machine or dual boot. 34.0k
  3. quickemu-projectquickemuA wrapper for QEMU that quickly creates and runs optimized Windows, macOS, and Linux virtual machines, automatically handling configuration without exhaustive setup. 16.4k

Bookmark tools

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  1. floccusaddonfloccusA cross-browser bookmark sync tool that syncs bookmarks privately via Nextcloud, Google Drive, Dropbox, Git, or WebDAV, with a focus on privacy. 8.5k
  2. LightAPIsfree-export-bookmarksA free browser bookmark export tool that allows users to selectively export bookmarks as HTML files, customize the data structure of the exported content, and filter results by keywords when selecting bookmarks. 103
  3. LoecedasInkGistInkGist is a minimalist ink-style AI web summarizer and multi-user cloud bookmark platform: paste a link for instant structured summaries with Zhipu, DeepSeek or Gemini models, browser-extension import and self-hosted Docker deployment. 77

Clipboard managers

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  1. hlukCopyQAn advanced clipboard manager with powerful editing and scripting features, supporting text, HTML, images, and other formats across Windows, Linux, and macOS. 12.3k
  2. Jeric-XSyncClipboardSyncClipboard is a cross-platform clipboard syncing and history management tool supporting text, image, and file sync. It offers standalone server, client built-in server, WebDAV, and S3 sync methods, with clients for Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android. 5.1k
  3. qiu7824zsclipA lightweight Rust clipboard manager for Windows office scenarios, supporting text, images, file records, frequent phrases, group management, VV quick paste, and super mail merge. 218

Image viewers

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  1. photoprismphotoprismAn AI-powered, privacy-first photo management app for browsing, organizing, and sharing photos and videos, with self-hosting and cloud deployment options. 40.3k
  2. Ruben2776PicViewA fast, free and fully customizable picture viewer for macOS and Windows 10/11, built in C# .NET using the Avalonia cross-platform XAML UI framework. 3.6k
  3. picturamapicturamaA web-powered digital image organizer that supports local photo scanning, multiple RAW formats, EXIF viewing, and tag management. 451

Password managers

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  1. hashcathashcatWorld's fastest and most advanced password recovery utility, supporting GPUs, CPUs, and large distributed systems with over 590 hash modes. 26.9k
  2. keewebkeewebA free cross-platform password manager compatible with KeePass, available as both a browser and desktop application. 13.0k
  3. bitwardenandroidThe official Bitwarden password manager and authenticator app for Android, supporting Android 10 and above with secure password storage, autofill, and two-factor authentication. 9.5k

PDF tools

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  1. storytoldpdfcraftPdfCraft is an open-source PDF reader and editor rewritten from scratch in pure Rust, following the Acrobat workflow with reading, organizing, merging, splitting and securing PDFs, threaded comments, no account and no telemetry across desktop and the browser. 15.7k
  2. pdfcpupdfcpuA PDF processing library and command-line tool written in Go, supporting validation, optimization, encryption, signing, document assembly, and content extraction. 8.9k
  3. happycola233tchMaterial-parsertchMaterial-parser is a Python-based downloader with a cross-platform GUI for the National Smart Education Platform of China, letting users batch-parse and download PDF textbooks with automatic naming and bookmarking. 7.0k

Web resource grabbers

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  1. PrediditKazumiA custom-rule-based anime collection and streaming app with danmaku support and real-time super-resolution (Anime4K), available on multiple platforms (Android, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, HarmonyOS). 36.8k
  2. putyyres-downloaderA cross-platform resource download tool built with Go + Wails, supporting resource sniffing and downloading from WeChat Channels, Mini Programs, Douyin, Kuaishou, Xiaohongshu, Kugou Music, QQ Music, and more. 20.4k
  3. siknetFreePEPFreePEP is a Python-based bulk downloader for PEP primary and secondary school e-textbooks, offering a WebUI and interactive CLI to decrypt, crawl, and merge high-resolution PDFs. 1.2k

Subtitle tools

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  1. WEIFENG2333VideoCaptionerAn LLM-powered intelligent video subtitle processing tool offering one-stop speech recognition, subtitle segmentation, optimization, translation, and video synthesis. 16.2k
  2. Moyfmoys-asr-workflowMoy's ASR Workflow (MAW) is an API-based subtitle generation and editing tool that provides Windows/macOS GUI builds, a public CLI and a local Server editor to transcribe local media into SRT and .mosp projects and edit them for export. 536
  3. dyphirempv-sub-fastwhispermpv-sub-fastwhisper is an mpv script that transcribes video audio into SRT subtitles using faster-whisper and can automatically translate them via the GPT API. 46

Window managers

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  1. hyprwmHyprlandA 100% independent, highly customizable, dynamic tiling Wayland compositor that doesn't sacrifice on its looks, offering bleeding-edge Wayland features, powerful plugins, and extensive eyecandy. 38.8k
  2. rxhansonRectangleA macOS window management app based on Spectacle, using keyboard shortcuts and snap areas to move, resize, and arrange windows. 30.1k
  3. nikitabobkoAeroSpaceAn i3-like tiling window manager for macOS based on a tree paradigm, featuring fast workspace switching, multi-monitor support, plain-text configuration, and no SIP disable required. 23.4k

Ad blockers

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  1. gorhilluBlockAn efficient, low-resource content blocker for Chromium and Firefox browsers, blocking ads, trackers, malware, and more by default. 68.7k
  2. uBlockOriginuBOL-homeuBlock Origin Lite (uBOL) is an efficient content blocker based on the MV3 API that operates entirely declaratively, requiring no permanent process for filtering, with the browser handling CSS/JS injection without consuming CPU or memory. 3.9k
  3. imputnetuBlockThis repository is a soft-fork of uBlock Origin containing changes only useful for Helium. It is not the official upstream uBlock Origin repository. For upstream uBlock Origin, see https://github.com/gorhill/uBlock. 44

Docker tools

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  1. donknapdpanelDPanel is a lightweight visual management panel for Docker/Podman (Go + React) deployed as a single container, covering containers, images, Compose and files, with built-in domain forwarding and certificate issuance in the standard edition 4.1k
  2. ddevddevA container-based local PHP development environment tool with Docker support, compatible with various CMS frameworks, offering a simple CLI and Web UI. 3.9k
  3. jr-kd4sA fast, keyboard-driven terminal UI to manage Docker containers, Compose stacks, and Swarm services with the ergonomics of K9s. 133

Documentation tools

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  1. etheretherpadA modern, real-time collaborative document editor with authorship attribution, full revision history, self-hosting, no telemetry, and no forced AI. 18.6k
  2. LaoFeng-mouseflyingmouse-formatA mouse-themed, offline Windows file converter with built-in FFmpeg, LibreOffice, Poppler, Tesseract, and AVS3 decoders, supporting image, document, audio, and video format conversion plus OCR. 6.5k
  3. KnifeLemonFileeFilee is a free open-source file converter built with C# and Avalonia (MIT): hold Ctrl/Option and drag files to pop up a donut toolbar of formats right at your cursor, converting 180+ formats fully offline without Office, with Windows 10/11 as the flagship and macOS/Linux in preview 5.8k

Pomodoro & focus timers

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  1. G07chapomodoroA simple terminal-based Pomodoro timer for improving productivity. 473
  2. wuqiao309clear-tomatoclear-tomato is an LSPosed module that removes unwanted main tabs, sub-tabs, floating balls, and feed sections from Fanqie Free Novel and Hongguo Free Short Drama, keeping only what you actually use. 11
  3. zrb6666lx-music-focusLX Focus is a Windows desktop focus tool forked from LX Music, combining a focus lock with music playback to keep you from getting distracted. 1

Video editors

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  1. mifilossless-cutA cross-platform lossless video/audio editing tool based on FFmpeg for extremely fast lossless trimming, cutting, and merging operations. 44.7k
  2. KDEkdenliveOfficial siteKdenlive is a free and open-source video editor with multi-track timelines, transitions, and titling tools for everything from home videos to complex projects on Windows, macOS, and Linux. 5.9k
  3. Xinreabili-shadowreplayBiliBili ShadowReplay is a tool for caching live streams and performing real-time editing and submission. By defining a time range and editing simple required information, users can complete live clipping and submission in minutes, with support for replaying cached historical streams and the same clipping workflow. 1.1k

Productivity7 rankings in this category

Note-taking apps

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  1. AppFlowy-IOAppFlowyAn open-source alternative to Notion, focusing on data privacy and local-first, built with Flutter and Rust. 77.6k
  2. laurent22joplinA privacy-focused, open-source note-taking and to-do app with Markdown support, end-to-end encrypted sync, and a rich plugin ecosystem, available for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS. 56.6k
  3. monicahqmonicaAn open-source Personal Relationship Management (PRM) system that helps users document interactions and important information about friends, family, and business relationships, with multi-user, multi-vault, and 27 languages support. 25.4k

Task & to-do apps

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  1. jdxmiseA tool that combines dev tools, environment variables, and task management into a single CLI, supporting macOS, Linux, and Windows. 35.2k
  2. super-productivitysuper-productivityAn advanced todo list app with timeboxing, time tracking, and integrations for importing tasks from Jira, GitHub, GitLab, and other platforms. 22.7k
  3. plankanbanplankaAn open-source, self-hosted Kanban-style project management tool with real-time collaboration, Markdown support, and extensive customization options. 12.6k

Personal finance apps

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  1. firefly-iiifirefly-iiiA fully self-hosted personal finance manager that helps you track expenses and income, manage budgets, and provides detailed financial reports for full control over your finances. 24.9k
  2. we-promisesureA community-maintained full-featured personal finance application, forked from the abandoned Maybe Finance project, supporting self-hosted Docker deployment. 10.6k
  3. wealthfoliowealthfolioA beautiful, private, local-first personal finance tracker for investments, net worth, spending, and simulations. 9.2k

Markdown editors

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  1. marktextmarktextA simple and elegant open-source markdown editor focused on speed and usability, available for Linux, macOS and Windows. 62.8k
  2. OlaProeisFerriteA fast, lightweight text editor built with Rust and egui, optimized for Markdown, JSON, YAML, and TOML files, with a native, responsive experience. 1.8k
  3. 4worlds4w-svginkwellA lightweight, beautiful, fast cross-platform Markdown editor built with Rust and Tauri v2, with all data stored locally and no telemetry, accounts, or subscriptions. 254

Knowledge base tools

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  1. TriliumNextTriliumA free and open-source, cross-platform hierarchical note-taking application focused on building large personal knowledge bases. 38.3k
  2. AgriciDanielclaude-obsidianA self-organizing AI second brain system for Claude Code that turns source material into linked Obsidian knowledge graphs, based on Karpathy's LLM Wiki pattern. 15.3k
  3. BoostIOBoostNote-AppA document-driven project management tool designed to maximize remote DevOps team velocity, available on desktop, web, and mobile. 4.0k

Time trackers

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  1. ActivityWatchactivitywatchA free, open-source, cross-platform, extensible automatic time tracker that is privacy-first, with users in full control of their data. 19.2k
  2. MayGotocklerA free app that automatically tracks your computer usage and working time by monitoring active window titles and idle time, providing detailed usage insights and timeline visualization. 1.1k
  3. sheepzhtime-tracker-4-browserA browser extension that helps users track time spent on websites, analyze browsing habits, and block addictive sites, offering detailed records, dashboards, analytical reports, website management, limits and page blocking, Focus and Pomodoro sessions, and data sync/backup/migration tools. 1.0k

Calendar apps

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  1. mxseevlogramA utility that collects logs from anywhere and sends them to Telegram, supporting files, journald, and Docker containers. 95
  2. scavinWinCalWinCal is an open-source Windows taskbar calendar tool that displays schedules, including system mail and ICS subscriptions, with lunar calendar display, theme following, and rich settings, inspired by macOS Itsycal. 72
  3. ha0719WinCalWinCal (WinminiCal) is a lightweight, elegant Windows 11 taskbar calendar tool inspired by macOS Itsycal. It supports event lists, lunar calendar display, and ICS calendar subscriptions, and can automatically intercept and replace the Windows native calendar popup. 63

Development14 rankings in this category

AI coding assistants

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  1. anomalycoopencodeAn open-source AI coding agent available as both a CLI and desktop app, with quick installation via script, npm, Homebrew, and other package managers. 214.6k
  2. farion1231cc-switchA cross-platform desktop tool to manage multiple AI programming assistants, including Claude Code, Codex, Gemini CLI, Grok Build, and more. 146.3k
  3. openaicodexA lightweight coding agent from OpenAI that runs in your terminal, with support for ChatGPT accounts or API keys. 129.9k

Libraries & frameworks

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  1. unslothaiunslothAn open-source library for accelerating large language model (LLM) fine-tuning, significantly reducing VRAM usage and increasing training speed. 78.1k
  2. bigskysoftwarehtmxA lightweight (~14KB gzipped), dependency-free JavaScript library that enables AJAX, CSS Transitions, WebSockets, and Server Sent Events directly in HTML using attributes, extending HTML as a hypertext. 49.5k
  3. jgmpandocA universal document format converter that supports conversion between over 50 markup languages. 46.6k

Backend development tools

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  1. denolanddenoA modern JavaScript, TypeScript, and WebAssembly runtime built on V8, Rust, and Tokio, with secure defaults. 108.7k
  2. astral-shuvAn extremely fast Python package and project manager written in Rust, designed to replace pip, pip-tools, poetry, and more. 90.8k
  3. tt-a1iarchifyAn Agent Skill for AI coding agents that turns a codebase or system description into a polished, interactive system map, supporting architecture, workflow, sequence, data-flow, and lifecycle diagrams. 85.7k

Code editors

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  1. zed-industrieszedA high-performance, multiplayer code editor from the creators of Atom and Tree-sitter. 91.9k
  2. tw93PakeTurn any webpage into a desktop app with one command, supports macOS, Windows, and Linux. 62.1k
  3. lapcelapceA lightning-fast code editor written in Rust with built-in LSP support, modal editing, and remote development capabilities. 38.9k

Programming languages

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  1. JetBrainskotlinA cross-platform programming language developed by JetBrains, supporting Android, iOS, desktop, and web development with Java interoperability. 53.5k
  2. ziglangzigThe official repository for the Zig programming language. **Note: This repository is archived and has been migrated to Codeberg**. 43.3k
  3. elixir-langelixirElixir is a modern functional programming language built on the Erlang VM, known for its high scalability and fault-tolerance, with support for metaprogramming and hot code swapping. 26.7k

Code quality tools

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  1. koalamanshellcheckA GPLv3 static analysis tool for shell scripts that provides warnings and suggestions for bash/sh scripts, helping identify syntax issues, semantic problems, and potential pitfalls. 40.1k
  2. AlDanialclocCounts blank lines, comment lines, and physical lines of source code in many programming languages. 23.6k
  3. realmSwiftLintA tool to enforce Swift style and conventions, based on SwiftSyntax. 19.7k

Databases

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  1. ClickHouseClickHouseAn open-source column-oriented database management system designed for generating analytical data reports in real-time. 50.5k
  2. duckdbduckdbA high-performance, embeddable analytical SQL database management system with a rich SQL dialect, complex types, and multiple client integrations. 41.9k
  3. rqliterqliteA lightweight, fault-tolerant distributed relational database built on SQLite, designed to keep your data highly available with minimal effort. 17.8k

Reverse engineering tools

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  1. NationalSecurityAgencyghidraAn open-source software reverse engineering (SRE) framework developed by the National Security Agency (NSA), providing a full suite of analysis tools including disassembly, decompilation, graphing, and scripting. 80.5k
  2. WerWolvImHexA Hex Editor for Reverse Engineers, Programmers and people who value their retinas when working at 3 AM. 55.4k
  3. skylotjadxA command-line and GUI tool for producing Java source code from Android Dex and APK files. 50.8k

CI/CD tools

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  1. argoprojargo-cdDeclarative GitOps continuous delivery tool for Kubernetes. 24.4k
  2. actionsrunner-imagesThe source code repository for VM images used by GitHub-hosted runners for Actions and Microsoft-hosted agents for Azure Pipelines, providing pre-configured environments for Ubuntu, macOS, and Windows. 13.5k
  3. woodpecker-ciwoodpeckerA simple yet powerful CI/CD engine with great extensibility, supporting multiple installation methods. 8.0k

Cross-platform app frameworks

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  1. reactreact-nativeA framework for building native mobile apps using React, written in JavaScript and rendered with native code, supporting Android, iOS, and other platforms. 126.7k
  2. electronelectronAn open-source framework for building cross-platform desktop applications using JavaScript, HTML, and CSS, built on Node.js and Chromium. 123.4k
  3. electron-react-boilerplateelectron-react-boilerplateA foundation for building scalable cross-platform apps using Electron, React, Webpack, and React Fast Refresh. 24.3k

API development tools

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  1. usebrunobrunoAn open-source IDE for exploring and testing APIs, serving as a lightweight alternative to Postman/Insomnia. 47.3k
  2. OpenAPIToolsopenapi-generatorA powerful code generation tool that automatically produces API clients, server stubs, documentation, and configuration from an OpenAPI Specification (v2, v3). 26.8k
  3. xxnuoMTranServerAn offline translation model server with ultra-low resource consumption and extremely fast speed, requiring no GPU, with an average response time of 50ms per request and support for major world languages, capable of private deployment. 4.7k

Build tools

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  1. caseyjustA handy command runner for saving and running project-specific commands, a modern alternative to make. 36.3k
  2. go-tasktaskA task runner / build tool written in Go that aims to be simpler and easier to use than GNU Make. 16.2k
  3. xmake-ioxmakeA cross-platform build utility based on Lua, combining build backend, project generator, package manager, remote/distributed build, and cache in one tool. 12.3k

Kubernetes tools

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  1. derailedk9sA Kubernetes CLI terminal UI tool to manage your clusters in style. 34.7k
  2. kubernetesminikubeA tool that runs a local Kubernetes cluster on macOS, Linux, and Windows. 32.2k
  3. kubescapekubescapeAn open-source Kubernetes security platform covering the entire development-to-runtime lifecycle, offering hardening, posture management, and runtime security capabilities. 11.8k

Package managers

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  1. pnpmpnpmA fast, disk space-efficient package manager that uses a content-addressable store to link dependencies, up to 2x faster than alternatives, with built-in Monorepo support. 36.8k
  2. DevolutionsUniGetUIA Windows-first graphical interface for package managers, unifying 15+ CLI package managers including WinGet, Scoop, Chocolatey, Homebrew, and APT for software discovery, installation, updates, and uninstallation. 26.6k
  3. condacondaA cross-platform, language-agnostic binary package and environment manager running on all major operating systems and platforms. 7.5k

Games6 rankings in this category

Minecraft launchers & tools

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  1. PrismLauncherPrismLauncherA custom launcher for Minecraft that allows you to easily manage multiple installations of Minecraft at once, a fork of MultiMC. 10.6k
  2. HMCL-devHMCLA feature-rich, cross-platform, and popular open-source Minecraft launcher supporting Windows, Linux, macOS, FreeBSD, and multiple CPU architectures. 10.3k
  3. FCL-TeamFoldCraftLauncherFold Craft Launcher is a Minecraft Java Edition launcher for Android, built on the core features of HMCL with a PojavLauncher backend, supporting all game versions and mod loading. 4.9k

Game emulators

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  1. brunodev85winlatorAn Android application that runs Windows (x86_64) applications on Android devices using Wine and Box86/Box64. 19.3k
  2. ruffle-rsruffleAn Adobe Flash Player emulator written in Rust, targeting both desktop and the web via WebAssembly, designed to keep Flash content playable after Flash's discontinuation. 18.7k
  3. libretroRetroArchThe reference frontend for the libretro API, a cross-platform, feature-rich emulator frontend supporting a vast library of console emulator cores with advanced features like shaders, rewind, and latency reduction. 14.2k

Games

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  1. AnukenMindustryMindustry is an automation tower-defense RTS written in Java, where players build production chains and defend against waves of enemies on Windows, Linux, macOS, and Android. 29.4k
  2. ayangwebBongoCatA cross-platform interactive desktop pet that syncs actions with keyboard, mouse, or controller inputs. 23.9k
  3. OpenRCT2OpenRCT2An open-source re-implementation of RollerCoaster Tycoon 2, bringing the classic game to modern platforms with new features like cooperative multiplayer and improved AI. 16.4k

Game utility tools

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  1. BeyondDimensionSteamToolsAn open-source cross-platform multi-functional game toolbox (Watt Toolkit) offering network acceleration, multi-platform account switching, Steam inventory management, local tokens, cloud save management, achievement unlocking, and game tools. 27.0k
  2. MaaAssistantArknightsMaaAssistantArknightsA one-click tool for the daily tasks of Arknights, based on image recognition technology. 23.8k
  3. louis-earnisAn open-source tool that generates highly detailed real-world locations in Minecraft using OpenStreetMap and geospatial data. 18.2k

Game launchers

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  1. Heroic-Games-LauncherHeroicGamesLauncherAn open-source game launcher for Epic Games, GOG, and Amazon Games, supporting Linux, Windows, and macOS. 12.4k
  2. utkarshdalalGameNativeA launcher that runs PC games from Steam, Epic, and GOG natively on Android devices with cloud save sync — no streaming required. 11.3k
  3. FufuLauncherFufuLauncherFufuLauncher is a third-party launcher for Genshin Impact on Windows, built with C#, supporting game injection, auto check-in, account management, gacha analysis, and a plugin store. 2.2k

Game engines

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  1. godotenginegodotA cross-platform 2D and 3D game engine offering a unified development interface and one-click export to multiple platforms. 118.2k
  2. raysan5raylibA simple and easy-to-use C library for game programming, with no external dependencies, supporting Windows, Linux, macOS, Android, HTML5, and more — ideal for prototyping and education. 35.2k
  3. renpyrenpyA visual novel engine that helps creators tell interactive stories using words, images, and sounds, running on computers and mobile devices. 6.9k