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• psyicarus/quizlet-match-whisperA Python tool that automates matching terms in the Quizlet Match game by simulating browser clicks.
• rishabhyadavvvvv/bongocat-desktop-pet-overlayA desktop cat overlay that drums and animates along with your keyboard typing.
• ruiz-christian31/idm-trial-reset-utilityA download manager that stabilizes internet connections by retrying failed transfers, monitoring latency, and
• sameerjat2630-cmyk/aether-swapper-offsets-2026A Fortnite tool that swaps in-game cosmetics like skins and emotes by scanning memory offsets and injecting vi
• samihan6/chatgpt-enhanced-experience-managerA configurable toolkit that adds automation, plugins, and multi-model routing on top of the ChatGPT and Claude
• shritanu16007-ctrl/delta-executor-next-genA Windows tool for running and queuing Lua scripts against the Roblox client, with an optional AI-assisted scr
• tonylinden54/palisade-security-nexusA comprehensive security suite that proactively scans for malware, monitors networks, sandboxes files, and inc
• ujan007/3dsmax-2027-studio-workflowA design automation toolkit for 3ds Max that runs cleanup, material, lighting, and render passes on a 3D scene
• vinta/albedoA research project that recommends GitHub repositories to users by analyzing their starring history, comparing
• wadlyalexis/screen-capture-orchestrator-2025A profile-driven screen recording framework that schedules and automates desktop capture.
• wendaostudy/cn-geo-citation-datasetA structured dataset of 214,119 citation and retrieval records from four Chinese AI search platforms, for stud
• wilmer-afk/apex-injectorA Windows DLL injection tool, commonly associated with game modding and cheat software, that attaches external
• yanilsa09cabrera-jpg/soundboard-studio-proA soundboard and voice tool for streamers and content creators that triggers sound effects, voice clips, and t
• 6hourt9/push-video-wallpaper-engineA Windows utility that plays a looping video as an animated desktop wallpaper, with optional AI powered profil
• abhirammandula-boop/nooklink-pc-emulator-toolkitA README describing an Animal Crossing New Horizons companion app that syncs island data across Windows, Switc
• ahmadalalibz2006-stack/calibr-zoomA repo describing an AI powered Zoom meeting analytics tool, but its README literally begins with a leaked AI
• alexandru4123/office-2026-pro-suite-toolsA collection of Excel macros, Power Query templates, Office add-ins, and a Python CLI for automating Microsoft
• angelosdimakos1/faceit-match-trackerA Discord bot that pulls FACEIT CS2/CS:GO match stats and turns them into AI-written summaries and coaching ti
• boubacarsidibe7644-del/google-drive-cortexA Python CLI that automates syncing, organizing, permission auditing, and cleanup for a large Google Drive wor
• codeokens/windark-injection-frameworkA described Windows DLL injection framework marketed as a 'game hacking tool' that bypasses anti-cheat systems
• dhruvil107/atm11-progression-guide-dataA curated Minecraft modpack for Java 1.20.2 with 280+ mods tied together by a guided quest based progression s
• digital-a11y/lunacy-v-trainer-toolkit-2026A GTA V external mod menu with no visible source code, a same day repo push, and claimed multiplayer compatibi
• edmoch/octo-strike-reimaginedA fan made, cross platform desktop reimagining of Splatoon's turf war shooter with AI powered match review and
• facturacion2025/wild-west-steam-deck-optimizedA desktop app that generates AI narrated wild west adventure stories, playable offline, with exportable PDF st
• hz3-creator/nhentai-doujin-shelfA Python CLI that aggregates and exports adult manga metadata from several sites at once, with optional AI tag
• ilyassacha/aura-sight-v1-2026A repo billed in its README as a fair play Valorant assistant, but its own description advertises Valorant hac
• jos-king/seed-vault-resonanceA repo claiming to recover lost crypto seed phrases, but its address matching design resembles known wallet dr
• keshavthevar/deepseek-v4-agent-toolkitA repo claiming to be a multi-model AI orchestration framework connecting DeepSeek, OpenAI, and Claude, but wi
• kietdzkk/kms-activation-toolkitA Windows and Office KMS activation emulator, meaning a piracy tool that fakes legitimate licensing, with the
• l252532-ctrl/zero-latency-mouse-mapperA repo promising a kernel level Windows mouse latency fix, but with no visible code, a same day repo push, and
• manikanthjainar94-spec/moomooio-2026-enhancedA MooMoo.io automation and profile toolkit that denies being a cheat tool despite cheat and aimbot tags on the
• matrix01010246/xbox-fusion-windows-uiA promotional README for a Windows shell that mimics an Xbox console interface, distributed as a download link
• maxifan/tunnelxA free, open source Windows app that lets you route only chosen programs through a VPN, proxy, or V2Ray/Xray t
• mramangune-prog/leonardo-generative-workflow-engineA promotional README describing an orchestration layer for the Leonardo AI image generator, distributed as a d
• nicobailon/grill-for-unknownsAn installable skill for AI coding agents that makes them investigate the codebase and ask targeted questions
• nnm24ee533/mii-link-tomodachi-archivesA community tool for sharing custom Mii characters across consoles and emulators, with trait based search and
• nottrox-sketch/pokopia-desktop-editionA fan made Windows desktop port of a Pokemon Pokopia game, with keyboard remapping, cloud sync, and optional A
• pansilu-m/media-vault-snatchA claimed Python scraper for downloading adult video content, with no visible source code and a download link
• raf-alt-png/pragmata-frametweaksAn MIT licensed mod loader for Pragmata combining frame generation, shader tweaks, and optional AI generated N
• ravico50/youtube-prism-enhancerA browser extension bundling YouTube ad blocking, a video downloader, playback tweaks, and AI powered comment
• sarakhanld66-bit/telegram-invite-automationA Telegram mass member adding bot with human-mimicking rate limits, marketed with softened language to obscure
• sbhamsaraj-28/cleaner-toolkit-optimizerA README describing a Windows/Mac 'system cleaner' with disk cleanup, privacy wiping, and optional AI features
• sharath13vs/youtube-viewer-optimusA promotional README for a YouTube browser extension claiming ad blocking, downloads, and dark mode, distribut
• shrutikumari788/nitrox-sync-playersA repo claiming to be a Subnautica 2 PS5 porting toolkit, but its README openly lists the search keywords it t
• ssshubhamsoni/pycharm-pro-workspace-optimizerA set of PyCharm configuration profiles, keymaps, and automation scripts for tuning a Python development envir
• trailofbits/flying-sandbox-monsterA tool that lets you safely test Windows Defender's antivirus scanning by running files inside an isolated san
• verticalinfinityin/anonyma-mac-spoof-engineA described hardware ID and MAC address spoofing tool aimed at bypassing hardware bans and anti-cheat detectio
• xian395/hardware-identity-morphA described hardware-ID spoofer for bypassing game anti-cheat hardware bans, matching a known malware distribu
• yskt/anime-dl-nyaa-helperA Python CLI that finds anime magnet links from Nyaa and HorribleSubs and hands them off to a torrent client a
• yu2415/sublime-text-arsenalA promotional README for a Sublime Text 4 plugin and theme pack, distributed as a download link rather than vi
• gaearon/react-transform-catch-errorsA deprecated dev-only Babel tool that catches errors thrown while a React component renders and shows a friend
• lewdm3at/pc-cartridge-systemA hobby project that turns SSDs into physical game cartridges: plug one into your PC and it automatically laun
• retro-diffusion/pixel-art-fixerA tool that converts fake, blurry pixel art images into real, grid-aligned pixel art using image processing, n
• sphireinc/foundryA Markdown-first CMS written in Go that can run as a static site generator or a live server with an admin pane
• sunjaycy/goldeneye-recompA static recompilation project that turns the Xbox 360 digital release of GoldenEye 007 into a native Windows
• will-hxw/drawio-diagram-builder-skillAn installable AI agent skill that generates editable draw.io diagrams from papers, prompts, or codebases, usi
• binghe1980/ai-canvasAI Canvas is a Codex plugin that adds an infinite canvas for AI image generation, annotation-based editing, an
• geniushu-tgty/open-tgtylabAn AI-assistant-integrated toolkit bundling 150+ security research tools, a large knowledge base, and reverse
• liucongg/liucong-skillsliucong-skills is a small library of two AI agent skills: one turns a sentence into a full video-prompt packag
• pixel-point/toolcraftAn open source starter kit and UI library for building small custom design and creative tools together with an
• duolahypercho/codex-routerA local router that lets AI desktop apps like Codex and Claude Desktop use outside models such as Kimi, DeepSe
• emperorclaw/emperorclawA self-hosted platform that tracks and coordinates teams of AI agents working across a company's projects and
• jianshuo/ccglassA local proxy and dashboard that shows exactly what requests your AI coding assistant, like Claude Code or Cod
• lissy93/brewfileA curated list of Mac software that installs automatically via a single Homebrew command. Fork it, swap in you
• locoremind/locoagentAn AI agent that operates a social media account through real browser automation using your logged-in Chrome s
• petergpt/3d-prompt-collectionA copy-paste collection of detailed prompts for generating huge, explorable 3D scenes in Three.js, from real c
• windowsmarketlab/polymarket-arbitrage-bot-v2A TypeScript trading bot that automatically places bets on Polymarket's crypto up-or-down prediction markets b
• dnakov/kittyfarmA macOS app that shows and controls multiple iOS Simulators and Android Emulators together in one window, with
• misaka-mikoto-tech/agent-skillsA personal collection of copyable Codex agent skills: safe PowerShell invocation and a Bilibili page reader wi
• shaohua-pan/starwamA modular research codebase for building robot control models that combine AI video generation with action pre
• internetkafe/deathcoreA Go command line tool for load testing your own VLESS proxy servers by opening large numbers of concurrent en
• taisly/agentA CLI tool and JavaScript SDK that lets AI coding agents publish short videos to TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouT
• ab-613/opengravityA free, browser-based clone of Google's Antigravity coding interface that runs a real terminal and an AI agent
• jasonlam08/cursor_agent_status_lightFirmware and hardware plans that turn a toy traffic light into a physical status indicator showing when Cursor
• openaisec/mikoMiko is a desktop AI agent for penetration testers that automatically probes targets, remembers findings acros
• deviseo/transit-hubA self-hosted admin dashboard for operators who run multiple upstream AI API relay services, unifying balances
• shannhk/hermes-agent-control-roomA documentation and configuration template for organizing multiple AI agents on one server, growing from a sin
• 6wheel/orthoA tool that turns a 3D vehicle model file into clean orthographic line drawing templates for modeling or print
• choyiny/saasmailA self-hosted email tool for SaaS teams that groups every customer's marketing, billing, and support emails in
• hassancs91/claude-youtube-editorTurns a simple talking head video into a finished YouTube video automatically. AI handles editing, visuals, so
• pydantic/httpx2A Python library for making HTTP requests, the Pydantic-maintained continuation of the popular HTTPX library,
• videlalvaro/inference-schoolA hands-on Swift and Metal course that teaches you to build a small LLM inference engine from scratch on Apple
• ai-twinkle/rlhf-book-zh-twAn interactive Traditional Chinese translation of the RLHF Book, with a hands on browser demo for each chapter
• avelino/jbundleA tool that packages Java-based apps into a single self-contained binary that runs without Java installed on t
• imtonyjaa/ggemu-fishing-joyA sample browser fish-shooting game built with PixiJS, showing developers how to integrate a game with the GGE
• andry-lebedev/neobank-primitivesA starter neobank app and framework for building fintech tools that AI agents can safely use, with a policy en
• arinltte/latteA macOS menu bar app that downloads video and audio from over 1,800 websites, including YouTube, TikTok, and S
• nieobie/game-icon-packFree pack of 570+ rounded-corner game UI icons in PNG (64/128/256) and SVG, sorted into seven categories and u
• opennswm-lab/farosA Python framework that automates AI research workflows end to end, from idea generation through experiment sc
• rednote-hilab/dots.ttsAn open-source text-to-speech model that clones voices from a short audio sample and generates high-quality sp
• bytedoger/awesome-openpriceA web app that aggregates AI subscription reseller prices from scattered sales channels into one comparable li
• inhouseseo/superseo-skillsA set of 11 Claude AI skills that research and automate SEO tasks like content audits, keyword briefs, article
• jasionf/smart-home-buttonFirmware that turns the M5Stack Dial, a small round knob device, into a physical control panel for Home Assist
• mattpocock/sextantSextant lets you visually map out application flows and user journeys using a drag-and-drop chart, then turns
• s0912758806p/agentic-sop-to-workA Claude Code plugin that converts a written standard operating procedure into a gated, repeatable automated w
• texel-org/windfoilA GPU-based technique for filling and smoothing the edges of 2D vector shapes, offered as an alternative to an
• bozhoudev/14days-build-claude-code-cliA 14-day hands-on tutorial for building your own AI coding agent from scratch in Python, modeled on how Claude
• peng-zhihui/landropA cross-platform app that instantly and securely sends files between nearby devices over your local Wi-Fi netw
• pulkitxm/claude-directoryA public showcase of experimental web pages and interactive prototypes generated with Claude Fable 5, each pai
• specterops/cred1pyA security testing tool that extracts hidden passwords from Microsoft SCCM servers used for remote computer se

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