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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.
A standard library for JavaScript and TypeScript with an emphasis on numerical and scientific computation.
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A Clojure(Script) library for building interactive visualization apps with Vega-Lite/Vega using data-driven templates.
A high-performance, lightweight reliable streaming platform built on NATS messaging.
A simple, open-source lossless audio codec with good compression ratios, written in C++.
A testing utility for Preact components that provides virtual DOM access and an enzyme-like API.
A lightweight, ViewModel-first MVVM framework for WPF on .NET Framework and .NET Core, inspired by Caliburn.Micro.
An open-source Zigbee to MQTT bridge that lets you control Zigbee devices without proprietary vendor gateways.
An ES6+ aware minifier based on the Babel toolchain, enabling direct minification of modern JavaScript.
A C# application for farming Steam trading cards from multiple accounts simultaneously without requiring the Steam client.
A pure-Lua open-source emulation of the Vera Luup environment for running MiOS plugins on generic hardware.
A privacy-first, native macOS menu bar manager that hides unused icons, offers two viewing modes, and includes Touch ID lock and smart triggers.
A Link in Bio service for Bluesky users to organize and share their links using their Bluesky account.
IBM's open-source corporate typeface family, designed for global use and versatility across UI and print.
Open-source media request and discovery manager for Jellyfin, Plex, and Emby media servers.
A powerful, open-source screenshot tool with built-in annotation and editing capabilities for Linux, Windows, and macOS.
A CLI task runner that uses a markdown file as both human-readable documentation and command definitions.
Chat with your PDF files using GPT with a simple, accurate RAG architecture that avoids third-party dependencies.
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 macOS app that gathers all windows of a selected application to your current screen with per-app window control and workspace management.
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 fast, minimal Zsh prompt written in D, configurable at compile time with various integrations.
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.