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An open-source API development ecosystem for testing HTTP, WebSocket, GraphQL, and other APIs with real-time collaboration.
An open-source, fullstack Next.js framework that provides a TypeScript backend and admin panel, usable as a headless CMS or for building applications.
A privacy-focused, open-source note-taking app with end-to-end encrypted sync across all major platforms.
An open-source API development ecosystem for testing HTTP, WebSocket, GraphQL, and other APIs with real-time collaboration.
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A load testing as a service (LTaaS) platform that runs Apache JMeter clusters on Kubernetes and OpenShift for scalable performance testing.
A JavaScript parser generator with a Bison-compatible API for creating bottom-up parsers from JSON or Bison-style grammars.
A .NET library for automated UI testing of Windows applications using Microsoft's UI Automation framework.
A lightweight, text-only clipboard manager for Windows with history, search, slots, and plugin support, built with AutoHotkey.
A macOS menubar app that enhances Night Shift with f.lux-like features, including per-app disabling.
A lightweight web browser that recreates the classic Opera 12 UI and spirit using Qt5, focused on power users.
A free and open-source desktop application that upscales and enhances low-resolution images using AI models like Real-ESRGAN.
A Wagtail add-on for managing scripts and tags with built-in cookie consent and GDPR compliance.
A self-hosted music server for collectors, featuring advanced metadata handling, music videos, and flexible library management.
A free, cross-platform Electronic Design Automation (EDA) suite for designing printed circuit boards.
A vi-like text editor that combines modal editing with Plan 9's structural regular expressions for powerful text manipulation.
A modern Linux desktop application for creating simple and beautiful presentations with templates, shapes, and PDF export.
A lightweight Ruby tool that automatically restarts applications when filesystem changes are detected.
A free, open-source 2D jump'n'run game inspired by Super Mario Bros., featuring Tux the penguin on a quest to rescue Penny.
A simple, native-feeling job scheduler for .NET built on top of IHostedService, filling the gap between BackgroundService and complex schedulers.
A customizable iOS alert controller library that replaces Apple's UIAlertController with enhanced design and flexibility.
A vendor-agnostic database migration tool for PHP 5.3+ projects, similar to Doctrine Migrations but framework-independent.
A lightweight network abstraction layer for Swift, built on top of Alamofire to simplify RESTful JSON API interactions.
An open-source, self-hosted customer support platform with live chat, email, and omnichannel messaging.
A very fast and accurate code counter with complexity calculations, COCOMO/LOCOMO estimates, and unique line metrics written in pure Go.
A fast, small, and full-featured Inversion of Control container for .NET applications.
Open-source LoRa-based long-range radio link for RC vehicles, providing bidirectional serial connection and full remote control.
A flexible toolkit for populating MongoDB databases using JSON, JavaScript, or TypeScript files via a library, CLI, or Docker.
A high-performance, AI-native software-defined PBX built in Rust for programmable contact centers.
A complete HarfBuzz text shaping algorithm port to Rust, enabling font shaping without C++ dependencies.
A Windows application for collecting, viewing, and filtering logs from various sources like OutputDebugString, files, sockets, and ADB.
A Python-based interactive packet manipulation program and library for network analysis, scanning, and security testing.
A web-based platform for data analysis and visualization with support for multiple data sources and interactive dashboards.
A Swift-based linter that uses scripts and regex to enforce custom rules across any language or project.
A Windows 10-style sticky notes application built with macOS AppKit.
A Neovim plugin that mounts remote filesystems via SSHFS for seamless remote editing and development.
A complete open-source workflow for creating, editing, and tone-mapping High Dynamic Range (HDR) images.
Open source web-based project management software for planning, tracking, and collaborating on projects.
A standalone Python framework for orchestrating autonomous AI agents that collaborate to tackle complex tasks.
A Linux/Unix privilege delegation tool using Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) to grant precise capabilities instead of full root access.
A PostgreSQL proxy written in Rust that provides connection pooling, load balancing, and database sharding.