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far2l
far2lC++

A Linux port of FAR Manager v2, a powerful file manager and terminal multiplexer for Unix-like systems.

#plugin-system#keyboard-driven#wxwidgets
Stars2.2k
Forks220
Last commit14 days ago
FakeNet-NG
FakeNet-NGPython

A dynamic network analysis tool that intercepts and simulates network services for malware analysis and penetration testing.

#traffic-interception#gsoc-2026#penetration-testing
Stars2.2k
Forks380
Last commit4 months ago
dhewm3
dhewm3C++

A modern, cross-platform source port of Doom 3 that fixes bugs and adds new features while preserving original gameplay.

#doom#opengl#sdl
Stars2.2k
Forks426
Last commit4 months ago
ctypes.sh
ctypes.shC

A foreign function interface (FFI) plugin for bash that allows calling routines from shared libraries directly in shell scripts.

#libffi#shell-scripting#gtk
Stars2.2k
Forks94
Last commit3 months ago
fast_float
fast_floatC++

A high-performance C++ library for parsing floating-point and integer numbers from strings, 4x to 10x faster than strtod.

#cpp-library#high-performance#from-chars
Stars2.1k
Forks200
Last commit6 days ago
rustix
rustixRust

Safe Rust bindings to POSIX/Unix/Linux/Winsock syscalls with memory safety, I/O safety, and configurable backends.

#systems-programming#io-safety#unix
Stars2.1k
Forks317
Last commit9 days ago
Allegro 5
Allegro 5C

A cross-platform library for video game and multimedia programming with support for graphics, audio, input, and more.

#c-library#multimedia-library#opengl
Stars2.1k
Forks325
Last commit2 days ago
Allegro 4.2
Allegro 4.2C

A cross-platform game development library for C/C++ with multimedia, graphics, and input handling capabilities.

#c-plus-plus-library#direct3d#opengl
Stars2.1k
Forks325
Last commit2 days ago
cage
cageC

A Wayland kiosk that runs a single, maximized application in a secure, full-screen environment.

#wlroots#embedded-systems#drm
Stars2.1k
Forks159
Last commit1 month ago
astroterm
astrotermC

A terminal-based star map that displays real-time celestial positions of stars, planets, and constellations using ASCII rendering.

#screencast#constellations#educational
Stars2.1k
Forks55
Last commit1 month ago
Linwood Butterfly
Linwood ButterflyDart

A powerful, minimalistic, cross-platform, open-source note-taking app for drawing, text, and organizing ideas.

#dart#open-source#productivity
Stars2.1k
Forks154
Last commit1 day ago
hardened_malloc
hardened_mallocC

A security-focused memory allocator providing hardened malloc API with extensive heap corruption protections for modern 64-bit systems.

#malloc-replacement#c-library#slab-allocator
Stars2.0k
Forks167
Last commit3 days ago
massCode
massCodeVue

A free and open-source desktop application for managing and organizing code snippets with a powerful built-in editor.

#desktop-application#monaco-editor#vue-js
Stars2.0k
Forks143
Last commit4 years ago
xcbuild
xcbuildC++

An Xcode-compatible build tool for faster incremental builds on macOS, Linux, and Windows.

#ninja#swift-build#llbuild
Stars2.0k
Forks197
Last commit6 years ago
La Capitaine
La CapitaineShell

A scalable vector icon pack for desktop environments, inspired by macOS and Material Design.

#la-capitaine#gtk-theme#open-source-design
Stars2.0k
Forks217
Last commit4 years ago
Native File Dialog
Native File DialogMakefile

A tiny, portable C library for invoking native file open, save, and folder select dialogs across Windows, macOS, and Linux.

#c-library#sdl2#file-dialogs
Stars2.0k
Forks228
Last commit2 years ago
otter-browser
otter-browserC++

A lightweight web browser that recreates the classic Opera 12 UI and spirit using Qt5, focused on power users.

#desktop-application#qt#qt5
Stars2.0k
Forks283
Last commit1 day ago
fre:ac
fre:acC++

The fre:ac audio converter project

#unix#converter#portable
Stars2.0k
Forks98
Last commit5 days ago
Jailhouse
JailhouseC

A Linux-based partitioning hypervisor that runs bare-metal applications or adapted operating systems alongside Linux in isolated cells.

#embedded-systems#bare-metal#arm
Stars2.0k
Forks364
Last commit2 years ago
Crow Translate
Crow TranslateC++

A lightweight desktop translator that translates and speaks text using multiple online translation APIs.

#desktop-application#qt#open-source
Stars2.0k
Forks179
Last commit2 years ago
OpenLoco
OpenLocoC++

An open-source re-implementation of Chris Sawyer's Locomotion, a transport company simulation game.

#multiplayer#simulation#simulation-game
Stars2.0k
Forks225
Last commit10 days ago
likwid
likwidC

A lightweight performance monitoring and benchmarking suite for Linux, supporting Intel, AMD, ARM, and POWER processors.

#power-measurement#system-topology#threading
Stars2.0k
Forks274
Last commit3 days ago
ClipCascade
ClipCascadePython

ClipCascade is a lightweight, open-source utility that automatically syncs your clipboard across multiple devices with end-to-end encryption.

#desktop-application#open-source#productivity
Stars1.9k
Forks92
Last commit2 days ago
Swifton
SwiftonSwift

A Ruby on Rails inspired web framework for Swift that runs on Linux and macOS.

#rest-api#rails-inspired#mvc
Stars1.9k
Forks68
Last commit9 years ago
gg
ggGo

A lightweight Linux command-line proxy tool that redirects traffic of any command via a proxy without installing V2Ray.

#graftcp#developer-tools#proxy
Stars1.9k
Forks152
Last commit3 months ago
Aura
AuraHaskell

A multilingual package manager for Arch Linux that supplements Pacman with AUR support, downgrades, snapshots, and system validation.

#system-management#arch-linux#aura
Stars1.9k
Forks122
Last commit8 months ago
Aura
AuraHaskell

A multilingual package manager for Arch Linux that supplements Pacman with AUR support, downgrades, snapshots, and system validation.

#arch-linux#aura#aur
Stars1.9k
Forks122
Last commit8 months ago
BoilR
BoilRRust

Synchronize games from other platforms into your Steam library

#steam#launcher#games
Stars1.9k
Forks68
Last commit3 days ago
Vagga
VaggaRust

Vagga is a containerization tool without daemons

#linux#containers#rust
Stars1.9k
Forks98
Last commit3 years ago
Mesh
MeshC++

A drop-in malloc replacement that automatically reduces memory fragmentation in C/C++ applications without code changes.

#systems-programming#malloc-replacement#heap-compaction
Stars1.9k
Forks85
Last commit3 days ago
maza
mazaShell

A simple, native, and efficient local ad blocker written entirely in Bash, working across all browsers without extensions.

#ads#open-source#maza
Stars1.9k
Forks72
Last commit2 months ago
Toggl Desktop
Toggl DesktopC++

Native desktop time tracking client for Toggl Track with idle detection, reminders, and Pomodoro timer.

#desktop-application#qt#productivity
Stars1.9k
Forks283
Last commit3 years ago
RaspberryMatic
RaspberryMaticJavaScript

A free, open-source operating system for running a cloud-free smart-home hub compatible with Homematic IP and HomeMatic devices.

#local-control#tinkerboard#home-automation
Stars1.8k
Forks225
Last commit1 day ago
sharing
sharingJavaScript

A CLI tool to share files and directories between your computer and mobile devices via QR codes, no app required.

#ios#qr-code#mobile-transfer
Stars1.8k
Forks77
Last commit4 months ago
Zewo
ZewoSwift

A lightweight Swift library for building web server applications using coroutines for synchronous concurrency.

#csp#swiftenv#web-server
Stars1.8k
Forks87
Last commit6 years ago
oreboot
orebootRust

A Rust-based downstream fork of coreboot, designed as a modern firmware implementation for booting LinuxBoot payloads.

#hacktoberfest#oreboot#linuxboot
Stars1.8k
Forks114
Last commit3 months ago
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