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• voltagent/awesome-claude-code-subagentsA curated collection of 130+ specialized AI subagents for Claude Code, each configured to be an expert in a sp
• loyalsoldier/v2ray-rules-datDaily-updated routing rule data files (IP and domain lists) for V2Ray and compatible proxy tools, enabling sma
• datalab-to/suryaA Python toolkit that converts scanned documents and images into machine-readable text across 90-plus language
• ahmetb/kubectxTwo tiny command-line tools that let you switch between Kubernetes clusters and namespaces with a single short
• trojan-gfw/trojanA censorship circumvention proxy that disguises your internet traffic as ordinary HTTPS, making it very hard f
• apollographql/apollo-clientA JavaScript library that connects your web app to a GraphQL API — it fetches data, caches it intelligently, a
• snapdrop/snapdropA web-based file sharing tool that lets you send files directly between devices on the same Wi-Fi network — op
• twpayne/chezmoiA command-line tool that tracks and syncs your configuration files across multiple computers, keeping your dev
• mikeroyal/self-hosting-guideA curated reference guide for running your own software on personal hardware instead of cloud services—coverin
• charmbracelet/vhsVHS turns a simple script file into a polished, reproducible animated GIF or video of terminal commands — no m
• lin-xin/vue-manage-systemA ready-made Vue 3 admin dashboard template with login, tables, forms, charts, and permission management—clone
• 11ty/eleventyA static site generator that converts Markdown, HTML, Nunjucks, and other template files into plain HTML pages
• google/adk-pythonPython framework for building AI agents that can break down goals into steps, use tools like web search, and w
• nuysoft/mockA JavaScript library that generates realistic fake data and intercepts browser API calls with fake responses,
• jack-cherish/python-spiderA collection of practical Python web scraping examples for learning, with ready-to-run scripts that download d
• xifangczy/cat-catchA browser extension for Chrome, Edge, and Firefox that surfaces videos and audio streams silently loading on a
• afollestad/material-dialogsA Kotlin library for Android that replaces default system dialogs with polished Material Design pop-ups — incl
• dujltqzv/some-many-booksA curated reading list of hundreds of technical and programming books in Chinese, with download links organize
• lewagon/setupStep-by-step installation guides for Le Wagon bootcamp students to set up their computers on day one, covering
• lettier/3d-game-shaders-for-beginnersA step-by-step tutorial guide explaining how to implement 3D game visual effects — lighting, shadows, bloom, d
• testing-library/react-testing-libraryA JavaScript testing utility for React apps that helps you write tests from the user's point of view — finding
• fengdu78/lihang-codePython implementations of machine learning algorithms from a popular Chinese textbook, with Jupyter Notebooks
• facebookarchive/popPhysics-based animation library for iOS/macOS that adds spring bounces and decay effects beyond Apple's standa
• moientajik/aspnetcore-developer-roadmapA visual learning roadmap showing the skills, tools, and topics you need to become a proficient ASP.NET Core d
• realm/swiftlintA command-line tool that automatically checks Swift code for style issues and enforces team coding conventions
• rrweb-io/rrwebTypeScript library that records everything a user does in a browser—clicks, scrolls, text input, DOM changes—a
• whyour/qinglongSelf-hosted web platform for scheduling and running automated scripts in Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, or sh
• agarrharr/awesome-cli-appsA curated community list of command-line applications — covering development, productivity, file management, m
• translucenttb/translucenttbA lightweight Windows utility that customizes your taskbar's appearance with transparency, blur, tinting, and
• tj/nn is a command-line tool for installing and switching between multiple Node.js versions on one machine — no su
• birobirobiro/awesome-shadcn-uiA curated directory of components, libraries, and tools built on shadcn/ui, a React component system where you
• stitionai/devikaOpen-source AI software engineer that takes plain-English instructions and autonomously plans, researches, and
• mdx-js/mdxMDX lets you write documentation or blog posts in Markdown and embed React or Vue components directly in the t
• karpathy/llama2.cllama2.c runs Meta's Llama 2 AI language model using a single 700-line C file with zero dependencies — ideal f
• kubernetes/ingress-nginxA Kubernetes tool that routes web traffic to your services using NGINX. Now retired; existing deployments stil
• rem0o/fancontrol.releasesFan Control is a free Windows app that lets you set custom fan speed rules based on your PC's CPU, GPU, and mo
• qinguoyi/tinywebserverA lightweight C++ web server for Linux that teaches how real servers handle connections, threading, and databa
• facebookexperimental/recoilA state management library for React that breaks app data into small, independent pieces so components only re
• kaixindelele/chatpaperPython tool that uses ChatGPT to automatically summarize academic papers from arXiv, helping researchers stay
• github/docsThe open-source repository behind docs.github.com — where anyone can submit fixes, clarifications, or new exam
• rsms/interInter is a free, open-source screen typeface covering all weights in a single variable font file, designed for
• brendangregg/flamegraphFlameGraph turns raw CPU profiler output into an interactive SVG chart where the widest boxes show which funct
• yudai/gottyGoTTY shares any terminal command as a live web page so colleagues or clients can watch — or optionally type i
• chuyu-team/dism-multi-languageTranslation files and bug tracking for Dism++, a Windows system maintenance tool. Contribute translations or r
• panniantong/agent-reachPython CLI toolkit that lets AI agents browse Twitter, Reddit, YouTube, GitHub, and other platforms without pa
• nvim-telescope/telescope.nvimTelescope.nvim is a Neovim plugin that opens a fast fuzzy-search panel for finding files, searching code with
• dhg/skeletonSkeleton is a tiny 400-line CSS starter kit that gives you sensible default styles and a responsive grid so yo
• dariubs/gobooksA curated reading list of the best books for learning Go, organized by skill level and topic, with summaries a
• fastapi/typerA Python library that turns regular Python functions into command-line tools automatically, using your existin
• unity-technologies/ml-agentsAn open-source toolkit that lets you use Unity game environments as training grounds for AI, teaching agents t
• milanm/devops-roadmapA step-by-step learning guide that maps out the 12 skill areas a DevOps engineer needs — from Git and Linux th
• shusentang/dive-into-dl-pytorchA PyTorch rewrite of all code examples from the Dive into Deep Learning textbook, covering computer vision and
• afshinea/stanford-cs-229-machine-learningConcise, printable cheat sheets covering Stanford's CS 229 machine learning course—quick references for superv
• shengcaishizhan/kkndme_tianyaArchived and reformatted version of an influential Chinese forum post analyzing government housing policy, rea
• tobiasahlin/spinkitA ready-made collection of pure CSS loading spinners — spinning and pulsing shapes for websites — that require
• reactive-extensions/rxjsA JavaScript library for handling multiple asynchronous events — clicks, server data, timers, WebSocket messag
• higherorderco/bendA programming language that automatically runs your code in parallel across thousands of processors and GPUs w
• fredkschott/snowpackA frontend build tool that served files individually during development instead of bundling them, enabling ins
• super-productivity/super-productivityA free, open-source to-do and time tracking app that integrates with Jira, GitHub, GitLab, and other dev tools
• techarohq/anubisA reverse proxy that blocks AI crawler bots from scraping your website by forcing them to solve challenges bef
• nari-labs/diaOpen-weight AI model that generates realistic multi-speaker dialogue audio from scripts, with voice cloning an
• 0x192/universal-android-debloaterA desktop app that lets you safely remove pre-installed bloatware from your Android phone over USB without roo
• anthropics/claude-plugins-officialOfficial directory of plugins for Claude Code, Anthropic's AI coding assistant. Browse, install, or submit add
• comet-ml/opikOpen-source platform for debugging, evaluating, and monitoring AI applications. Records every AI call, runs qu
• probelabs/goreplayA Go tool that passively records live HTTP traffic from your production server and replays it against a stagin
• lunarvim/lunarvimA pre-configured Neovim setup that delivers a full IDE experience out of the box — code completion, linting, a
• akfamily/aksharePython library that fetches financial market data (stocks, bonds, currencies) with a single function call, ret
• kilo-org/kilocodeAI coding agent for VS Code and CLI that writes, fixes, and improves code based on plain-English descriptions,
• joke2k/fakerA Python library that generates realistic fake data — names, addresses, phone numbers, emails — instantly for
• shadcn-ui/taxonomyAn archived demo app built to showcase Next.js 13 features at launch — authentication, database access, Stripe
• wulkano/kapFree, lightweight screen recorder for Mac that captures your screen with a single click, built with web techno
• fruitcake/laravel-debugbarA developer toolbar for Laravel apps that shows database queries, routes, views, logs, and performance timings
• swe-agent/swe-agentAn AI agent that autonomously reads GitHub issues and attempts to fix bugs in real repositories by reasoning a
• chidiwilliams/buzzA free offline desktop app that converts spoken audio and video into text using OpenAI's Whisper AI model, run
• jorgebucaran/hyperappA 1KB JavaScript framework for building interactive web apps with minimal overhead. Define views, actions, and
• bettercap/bettercapAn all-in-one network security toolkit for security researchers that probes and tests WiFi, Bluetooth, wired n
• iperov/deepfacelabPython tool for creating deepfakes by swapping faces in videos using deep learning. Requires skill and time to
• avaiga/taipyPython library that turns data science and AI projects into production web apps without learning web developme
• triton-lang/tritonA Python-like language for writing fast custom GPU operations for AI models, without needing to learn low-leve
• resend/react-emailBuild email templates using React components instead of raw HTML. Handles email client compatibility and dark
• rigellute/spotify-tuiA keyboard-driven Spotify client that lives entirely in your terminal, letting you browse playlists, search tr
• you-dont-need/you-dont-need-lodash-underscoreA reference guide showing which Lodash and Underscore JavaScript functions can be replaced with plain built-in
• qwenlm/qwen3-vlAI model that understands both text and images or video together, letting you ask questions about screenshots,
• githubnext/monaspaceFive beautiful monospaced fonts designed for code editors, with texture healing and customizable ligatures to
• catppuccin/catppuccinA soft pastel color palette in four flavors from light to dark that makes your code editor, terminal, browser,
• facebookresearch/sam2Meta's AI model that identifies and outlines any object in photos or videos by tracking it frame-by-frame — us
• flutter/samplesThe official Flutter sample app collection from Google's Flutter team, with fully runnable examples covering n
• google/cadvisorA Google tool that monitors every running container in real time, showing exactly how much CPU, memory, networ
• klocman/bulk-crap-uninstallerA free Windows tool that uninstalls many programs at once — removing bloatware, orphaned apps, and leftover re
• nirdiamant/agents-towards-production28 hands-on tutorials teaching you how to build AI agents from prototype to production-ready deployment, cover
• tensorflow/tfjsTensorFlow.js lets you run machine learning models directly in a web browser or Node.js using JavaScript, so A
• tc39/proposalsThe official tracker for every feature being considered for the JavaScript language, organized by numbered sta
• runacapital/awesome-oss-alternativesA curated list of open-source projects backed by startups that compete with popular paid SaaS tools, organized
• railsware/uptermAn experimental terminal emulator with IDE-like autocompletion and smart command hints. No longer maintained;
• fathyb/carbonylA full Chromium-based web browser that runs entirely inside a terminal window with no graphical desktop requir
• jetbrains/compose-multiplatformA Kotlin UI framework from JetBrains that lets you write one app interface and share it across Android, iOS, d
• atmosphere-nx/atmosphereA custom firmware for the Nintendo Switch that replaces the console's boot and runtime stack to enable homebre
• reduxjs/reselectA JavaScript library for reading Redux state efficiently using memoized selectors that only recalculate derive
• amark/gunA peer-to-peer JavaScript database that syncs data in real time between devices without a central server, with
• decaporg/decap-cmsA Git-backed content management dashboard that lets non-technical editors update a static website's content in

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