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• samvardhan03/omnipulseAudio fingerprinting pipeline for IP and compliance work. Wavelet scattering math in C++/CUDA, Rust HNSW index
• sandeepshekhar26/develop-anythingA command-line tool called auk that auto-generates and keeps AI coding assistant context files up to date by a
• scandnavik/writing-harnessA three-checkpoint quality gate that catches AI-style writing patterns in Chinese long-form text before publis
• securebananalabs/bug-bountyFreelanceFlow is a full-stack monorepo template for a freelance marketplace, with a job-listing front end and
• senhorh/repo-pulseA command-line tool that scans a local code repository and prints a health report covering documentation, scri
• shalinda-j/claude-team-mcpA Python server that lets multiple AI coding agents work as a team on the same project, sharing a task board,
• shaneliu04/finance-deepseekA finance question-answering system that runs a compact AI model on a single consumer GPU, showing its step-by
• shayan-shojaei/radarA terminal based tool for browsing OpenAPI and Swagger documentation and sending real HTTP requests directly f
• shikha18shukla/python-development-internship-cognifyz-A portfolio of beginner to advanced Python exercises, from string tools to web scraping and data visualization
• shumtin/windows-11-cursors-concept-v2A free Windows 11 cursor pack with dark and light variants, installed with a right-click on a bundled install
• sihyunadventure/dubydubyA command line tool that auto-dubs any YouTube video into Korean using your own AI coding assistant to transla
• simple-agent-lab/autotrainessA research framework that gives an AI agent structured tools to plan, train, evaluate, and improve language mo
• sir-mmd/dataproxyAn Android app that turns your phone into a SOCKS5 proxy server, routing all connected device traffic through
• skelpo/cmsA fast, opinionated headless content management system for agency and small business websites, built in TypeSc
• sphere-ai-lab/pionPion is an upcoming PyTorch implementation of a spectrum-preserving optimizer from an academic paper; the code
• spoto-team/hp-prodesk-400g5-opencore-efiA set of OpenCore bootloader configuration files that let a specific HP ProDesk 400 G5 desktop run macOS.
• squerne/open-career-skillsSeven Claude Code skills that help you job hunt, CV rewrites, interview stories, cover letters, mock interview
• ssanjaychandra123/databricks-engineering-patternsA free collection of 350 practical patterns for Azure Databricks engineers, organized into seven PDF books cov
• stackcodelabs/meetly_metoring_appA working prototype of a mentor booking platform where mentees browse mentors, book a slot, pay, and get a mee
• starbrightlab/immortalA custom launcher, photo frame screensaver, and community app store for discontinued Meta Portal smart display
• sternxd/dusklight-uwpDusklight is a from-scratch C++ reimplementation of Twilight Princess that runs on modern devices using your o
• suhjae/koterA joke shell extension that forces you to type Linux commands entirely in Korean, rejecting any English input.
• suites-dev/boundary-first-engineeringA short manifesto arguing that verifying AI-written code requires rebuilding trust in software around clear bo
• summu77/ai-latexAi-LaTex is a self-hosted LaTeX editor with a built-in AI agent that can read files, propose edits, and help c
• sunmasternet/blender-full-versionA repository presenting itself as a pre-configured Blender distribution with bundled premium add-ons, but cont
• superturtlee/anlandAnland Display Protocol V3 is a C library for mirroring a Linux compositor's GPU frames to an Android display
• supriatinkusmawanti71-sketch/screenshot-to-requirementsA Codex Skill that turns a screenshot, wireframe, or Figma export of a UI into a markdown requirements documen
• suyiyun/llm-text2sql-taxonomyOfficial code for a research paper that ranks Text-to-SQL AI systems by how autonomous they are and includes a
• swaylq/master-skillA shell-based skill for AI coding agents that automatically researches any industry and produces a reusable kn
• talent-collective/recruiting-reports-mcpA curated collection of 30+ recruiting industry benchmark reports queryable through Claude in plain English. A
• tarled1/how-to-pass-the-cca-f-exam-with-confidenceGitHub landing page with two sentences about the CCA-F exam and a link to a third-party site selling exam dump
• techleadhd/blockworldA voxel building world with tools and skill files that let an AI agent construct things like castles or dragon
• testkubesail4/south-plus-proA Flutter/Dart rewrite of the south-plus.net website, with very limited documentation about its purpose or cur
• thecybersandeep/androidspectAndroidSpect turns a rooted Android phone into a local inspection server. Visit it from any browser on the sam
• themaxmur/rs-keyOpen-source Rust firmware that turns a Raspberry Pi RP2350 board into a DIY USB security key for FIDO2, PGP, P
• theo-feng03/ai_pm-skillsTwo reusable AI product manager Skills that turn a vague AI product idea into structured planning material and
• thesnappingdog/gtm-context-osA Git repository template that turns your sales call transcripts and CRM data into a shared AI memory system,
• thetaoism/itu-t-recommendation-reviewerA markdown-based AI Skill that checks draft ITU-T telecom standard documents against official drafting and for
• thisisdara/sshtSSHT turns any SSH server into a local SOCKS5/HTTP proxy, routing your browser or app traffic through an encry
• tivris/scinet-queueRust CLI named snq that manages Sci-Net paper requests, imports DOIs, drives a real browser for login, and sto
• tnguyenbk/resize-image-webpPython desktop app for batch image resizing, format conversion to WebP/JPEG/PNG, logo stamping, and text water
• tommig1/ha_vag-eu-data-actA Home Assistant integration that pulls VW Group vehicle data through the official EU Data Act portal and turn
• tosxin-456/gitgrimoireTurns any GitHub username into an animated, Black Clover themed profile card scored from real commits, streaks
• travisliu/openflowA command-line tool that runs multi-step workflows across AI coding agents like Codex and Gemini CLI, letting
• tsa18/q-arvdResearch code from NUS and PolyU that makes AI video generation models smaller and faster using smarter quanti
• tsuyu122/usafUSAF is a Python method for fine tuning large Mixture of Experts AI models on a consumer GPU with as little as
• tylertreat/inversebloomfilterA small Go tool that helps programs skip duplicate data in fast-moving event streams. It never wrongly flags n
• uazapi/whatsapp-web-session-importerA browser extension that migrates an already logged in WhatsApp Web session into an authorized business messag
• uncoolerenglisch/civilization-vi-dlc-unlocker-steam-all-dlcs-free-creamapi-A Steam-only tool that uses CreamAPI to unlock all paid Civilization VI downloadable content without purchasin
• vbondarenko7/english-lock-widgetAn iOS Lock Screen widget that shows a new English word with a picture each time you unlock your phone, for pa
• veshutov/tuictuic is a Rust VPN tool that tunnels all your device traffic through an encrypted QUIC connection using virtua
• vierystein/hashsyncA JavaScript project that claims to handle data synchronization, but its README is filled with generic marketi
• vje013/darwin-agentic-cloudA cloud platform for running AI agent code with cryptographically signed receipts for every execution, letting
• vulnerscom/vulncastFirmware for a $40 ESP32 e-paper desk gadget that displays live CVE, exploit, and security news feeds without
• weeye-hua/szu-course-helpA local tool for Shenzhen University students that automates logging into and selecting courses on the school
• weklund/grok-network-monitorA toolkit that intercepts network traffic from xAI's Grok Build CLI to show exactly what data it sends to xAI'
• wep-56/javbusA Flutter app that searches BitTorrent magnet links across multiple sites using installable JSON plugin files,
• wom/wombientA Neovim plugin that shades nested code sections with subtle background colors to make large files easier to s
• wulfgarw/ha_get_euda_dataA Home Assistant add-on that pulls your Volkswagen, Cupra, Seat, or Skoda car's data from Volkswagen's EU Data
• xdoofy92/bravecontrolA Windows PowerShell tool with a dark-themed graphical interface for disabling unwanted built-in Brave browser
• xiaopu-ai/web-clone-promptA Codex skill that turns an authorized webpage URL or screenshots into a precise, build-ready prompt for cloni
• ximapika/summer-campChinese study notes for Peking University's CS graduate admission summer camp, covering written exam topics (O
• xqnode/claude-code-desktop-offlineWindows batch and PowerShell scripts that install the Claude Desktop app offline from a bundled installer, and
• xukechun/aptAPT is research code for a two-stage robot AI training method that teaches action generation from vision first
• xuyang-liu16/hermes-code-bridgeHermes Code Bridge is a plugin for Hermes Agent that lets it coordinate multiple AI coding tools — Codex, Clau
• y4my4my4m/harmonyA self-hostable Discord-like chat platform that uses ActivityPub federation so users on different independentl
• yaog6700-bit/swell-boxA system tray app for Windows, macOS, and Linux that runs and controls the sing-box proxy engine through a sim
• yashvardhancse/quantnovaAn open source GUI platform for testing trading strategies against historical price data, with charts and tech
• younestft/comfy_everanimateCustom ComfyUI nodes that generate longer AI videos by splitting work into overlapping chunks and carrying mot
• ypwhs/carnd-lanelines-p1A beginner Jupyter Notebook project that teaches lane-line detection for self-driving cars using OpenCV.
• yuebanyueban27/byd_control_releaseA distribution hub for beta APKs of an unofficial Android app that controls BYD electric vehicles over Bluetoo
• yyx990803/kinect-keylightAn interactive art project using a Kinect camera to turn your body movement into real-time light and sound vis
• yyx990803/remembering-haoelA crowdsourced memorial collecting personal stories about software engineer Chen Hao (haoel) into a handbook f
• zanwei/gradient-shimmer-swiftuiA dependency-free SwiftUI library that adds an animated multi-color gradient shimmer sweep across text, ported
• zclllyybb/breakwaterA local AI on-call assistant that intercepts Jira and GitHub issues so engineers only handle the ones that nee
• zexuehe/memoryarenaAcademic benchmark that tests how well AI agents remember information across separate task sessions. Compares
• zhnt/loushangLoushang is a layered AI-era operating system framework built in Python, providing a kernel, protocol layer, a
• zihaveadream/obsidian-claude-minimalCSS snippet for Obsidian that overlays the Minimal theme with Claude.ai colours, fonts, and Markdown styling,
• zunelyat/animeinterpA JavaScript project calling itself a real-time deep learning framework, but its README is mostly generic plac
• 0c33/agentic-aiDeveloper-alpha Python program that turns a plain-English idea into a standalone Python agent through six phas
• 0xbebis/hyperpayPayment infrastructure for AI agents to autonomously pay for their own compute costs, handling gasless cross-c
• 1tdspw-26/front-aula-08-1semA student coursework repository for a front-end web development class, covering HTML, CSS, Flexbox, Grid and r
• 1tdspy-26/front-1sem-aula-03A student coursework repository teaching Git branching and pull request workflow through a CSS header-styling
• 23rd/scribScrib is an Android app that transcribes speech to text entirely on the phone using offline Whisper models, so
• 6x-u/enrinanimeA lightweight C++ character animation engine under 3 MB that covers skeleton keyframing, ten inverse kinematic
• 91banyou/variety-korean-showsA curated reference list of Korean variety shows organized by category, written in Chinese, with links to a st
• aarveegill/phantom-sensePhantomSense forwards a DualSense controller from a Steam Deck to a PC over the network so adaptive triggers,
• abdulhadik00002/-subnautica-2-co-op-multiplayer-new-featuresA repository with no real code, just a promotional page advertising a Subnautica 2 co-op download that asks us
• abdulrdeveloper/chai-aur-reactA companion code repository for a beginner React video course, with one small project per lesson.
• actuallyaridan/linux-controlA Linux desktop app that recreates the classic Windows Control Panel, backed by real pacman, ufw, and system d
• adennng/stock_strategy_labA Python research workbench where layered AI agents write, backtest, and refine trading strategies for Chinese
• adityanaranje/docker-one-shotSingle-page README cheat sheet for Docker beginners covering core concepts, about 22 commands, a Flask example
• akeit0/csharp-markup-extensionA proof-of-concept that brings JSX-like tag syntax from React into C#, letting developers write HTML-like mark
• albertusreza/pr-pilotAutomatically writes pull request descriptions and code reviews using GPT-4o, so every PR gets a structured su
• alchaincyf/freud-skillA Claude Code skill that adjusts a model's internal cognitive state before a task instead of just improving th
• aldegad/image-genA Codex skill that generates images by spawning isolated Codex sessions, with chroma-key removal for transpare
• aldegad/tenstorrentA skill file that teaches AI coding assistants like Claude Code and Codex how to call Tenstorrent's hosted cha
• alfredxw/novaIDE-style workbench for long-form novel writing, with a chapter editor, a streaming AI assistant, per-book Git
• alhajashafffy/shellsafeCommand-line linter for bash scripts that flags security risks like eval use, curl-pipe-bash, unquoted variabl
• ali-pahlevani/2d_scan_merger_ros2Combines multiple 2D LiDAR laser scans into one unified scan for ROS2 robots, with no cap on sensor count and

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