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• lukasz-madon/awesome-remote-jobAwesome Remote Job is a curated list of links covering every aspect of remote work — job boards, productivity
• twentyhq/twentyOpen-source CRM platform built for developers who want to customize and extend their customer relationship man
• badlogic/pi-monoA monorepo toolkit for building AI agents, featuring a command-line coding assistant that uses AI to write and
• google/zxZx is a Google library that lets you write shell automation scripts in JavaScript instead of Bash, making it e
• colorlibhq/adminlteAdminLTE is a free, professionally designed HTML dashboard template built on Bootstrap 5 that you drop into an
• jestjs/jestJest is a JavaScript and TypeScript testing framework that automatically checks whether your code works correc
• apache/airflowApache Airflow is a Python platform for scheduling and monitoring automated multi-step workflows in code — ide
• rocketchat/rocket.chatRocket.Chat is a self-hosted team messaging platform — a private Slack or Teams you run on your own servers, g
• coqui-ai/ttsCoqui TTS is a Python toolkit that turns text into realistic spoken audio using pre-trained AI models, support
• tmux/tmuxtmux is a terminal multiplexer that lets you split one terminal window into multiple panes and keep sessions r
• docker/awesome-composeAwesome Compose is a library of ready-made Docker Compose recipes for dozens of popular app stacks — copy one
• cherryhq/cherry-studioDesktop app that connects to 10+ AI providers (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, local models) in one unified chat inte
• upscayl/upscaylUpscayl is a free desktop app that uses AI to enlarge low-resolution images without blurriness — everything ru
• ruvnet/rufloMulti-agent orchestration platform that coordinates specialized AI agents to tackle large software projects, w
• leaflet/leafletLeaflet is a tiny JavaScript library that adds interactive, zoomable maps to any web page in a few lines of co
• isocpp/cppcoreguidelinesThe C++ Core Guidelines are an authoritative, community-maintained set of best practices for writing safe, mod
• meteor/meteorMeteor is a full-stack JavaScript framework where data changes on the server automatically sync to every conne
• gitsquared/edex-uiA sci-fi themed terminal emulator styled like Tron Legacy, with real-time system stats, file browser, and glow
• iina/iinaA native macOS video player that plays virtually any format using the mpv engine, with a polished interface th
• pyenv/pyenvpyenv lets you install and switch between multiple Python versions on one machine — so each project uses the e
• 9001/copypartycopyparty turns any computer with Python into a personal file server — run one script to get a browser-accessi
• grpc/grpcgRPC is a framework that lets programs on different machines call each other's functions directly, using compa
• react-hook-form/react-hook-formReact Hook Form is a lightweight library for building fast, flexible forms in React apps — handling input trac
• vercel/hyperHyper is a desktop terminal emulator built with web technologies that makes it easy to customize your command-
• sudheerj/reactjs-interview-questionsA collection of 500+ React interview questions and answers covering foundational to advanced topics, organized
• streamlit/streamlitStreamlit is a Python library that turns your data scripts into interactive web apps automatically — add a few
• simplifyjobs/summer2026-internshipsA daily-updated list of Summer 2026 tech internship openings across the US and internationally, organized by r
• aider-ai/aiderAider is a command-line tool that connects an AI language model to your local code repository, letting you des
• exo-explore/exoRun large AI models locally by pooling computing power across multiple devices on your network, with no manual
• zhongyang219/trafficmonitorA lightweight Windows desktop app that displays your network speed, CPU, and memory usage in a floating window
• helix-editor/helixHelix is a fast, keyboard-driven terminal text editor written in Rust that includes built-in code intelligence
• cli/cligh is GitHub's official command-line tool that lets you manage pull requests, issues, repositories, and Action
• milvus-io/milvusOpen-source vector database for storing and searching AI embeddings at scale, enabling semantic search and rec
• zhayujie/cowagentCowAgent is a Python framework for deploying an autonomous AI assistant on WeChat, DingTalk, Feishu, and other
• parcel-bundler/parcelParcel is a zero-configuration web bundler that automatically packages your JavaScript, CSS, and HTML files in
• streamich/react-usereact-use is a collection of over 100 ready-made React Hooks for sensors, UI state, animations, async operatio
• hiroi-sora/umi-ocrFree, fully offline OCR tool that extracts text from images, screenshots, PDFs, and scanned documents on your
• yangshun/front-end-interview-handbookFree study guide covering everything front-end engineers need to know for job interviews — HTML, CSS, JavaScri
• byoungd/english-level-up-tipsA practical guide written in Chinese helping Chinese speakers reach advanced English proficiency using structu
• astaxie/build-web-application-with-golangFree online book teaching Go developers how to build complete web applications from scratch — HTTP, databases,
• aaif-goose/gooseOpen-source AI agent that runs on your machine and can autonomously install software, edit files, run tests, b
• jgm/pandocCommand-line tool that converts documents between dozens of formats — Markdown to PDF, Word to EPUB, LaTeX to
• aykutsarac/jsoncrack.comBrowser-based tool that turns JSON, YAML, XML, and CSV into interactive visual node graphs so you can explore
• square/retrofitJava and Android library that turns a typed interface into a working REST API client automatically — describe
• babel/babelJavaScript compiler that transforms modern or experimental JavaScript syntax into older code any browser can r
• diygod/rsshubOpen-source service that generates RSS feeds for over 5,000 websites and platforms that don't provide one nati
• spf13/cobraCobra is a Go library that makes building command-line apps with subcommands, flags, and auto-generated help e
• safishamsi/graphifyConvert any folder of files into a queryable knowledge graph that shows concepts, entities, and relationships.
• getsentry/sentrySentry is an open-source error tracking and performance monitoring platform that automatically captures crashe
• aymericdamien/tensorflow-examplesA beginner-friendly collection of TensorFlow tutorials in Jupyter Notebooks, stepping from basic math through
• naibowang/easyspiderEasySpider is a no-code desktop web crawler that lets you collect data from websites by clicking on elements i
• siyuan-note/siyuanA self-hosted, block-based note-taking app where you own all your data locally, with two-way linking, database
• bannedbook/fanqiangCurated collection of guides and tools to bypass internet censorship, particularly China's Great Firewall. Cov
• usebruno/brunoBruno is an offline-only open-source desktop app for testing APIs that stores collections as plain text files
• mitmproxy/mitmproxymitmproxy is an open-source interactive HTTPS proxy that lets developers and security researchers intercept, i
• kong/kongKong is an open-source API gateway built on Nginx that handles authentication, rate limiting, routing, and obs
• files-community/filesA modern, customizable file manager for Windows built with C# and .NET, featuring a polished Fluent design int
• apache/sparkApache Spark is a fast large-scale data processing engine that keeps data in memory to run ETL pipelines, mach
• fuellabs/fuels-rsOfficial Rust SDK for the Fuel blockchain. Build, deploy, and interact with smart contracts on Fuel directly f
• fuellabs/fuels-tsOfficial TypeScript SDK for Fuel Network blockchain. Build web and Node.js apps that interact with Fuel smart
• karanpratapsingh/system-designFree written course on system design fundamentals for distributed systems, covering networking, databases, cac
• unitech/pm2PM2 is a production process manager for Node.js that auto-restarts crashed apps, runs multiple instances acros
• light-city/cplusplusthingsA Chinese-language C++ learning guide with runnable code examples covering syntax, standard library internals,
• santifer/career-opsA job search automation toolkit that helps you evaluate listings, generate tailored resumes, and scan company
• sauravpanda/applicant-studioAI-powered job search automation that uses Claude to tailor resumes, cover letters, and interview prep across
• alex/what-happens-whenA comprehensive written explanation of everything that happens when you type a URL into your browser and press
• fastapi/full-stack-fastapi-templateA production-ready starter template for full-stack web apps with FastAPI backend, React frontend, PostgreSQL d
• datawhalechina/hello-agentsA Chinese-language tutorial for building AI agents from scratch, covering LLMs, prompt engineering, tool use,
• rtk-ai/rtkLocal CLI proxy that intercepts AI coding assistant requests and compresses context to reduce token usage by 6
• ziglang/zigA modern systems programming language designed as a simpler, more ergonomic alternative to C, with built-in er
• sharkdp/fdfd is a fast, user-friendly command-line file finder that replaces Unix 'find' — simpler syntax, respects .git
• hesreallyhim/awesome-claude-codeA curated directory of tools, skills, and plugins built for Claude Code, Anthropic's AI coding agent. Find pre
• faif/python-patternsA reference collection of classic software design patterns implemented in Python — each as a short, runnable f
• logseq/logseqLogseq is a privacy-first personal knowledge app that stores your notes as plain text files and lets you link
• colinhacks/zodZod is a TypeScript library that lets you define rules for what data should look like and then automatically c
• juspay/hyperswitchHyperswitch is an open-source payments layer that connects your app to 120+ payment processors through one API
• gradio-app/gradioGradio lets you turn any Python function or AI model into a shareable web app with interactive controls — no H
• k88hudson/git-flight-rulesGit Flight Rules is a cookbook of specific Git problems and their exact fixes — organized by scenario so you c
• ray-project/rayRay lets you scale Python and AI workloads from your laptop to a cloud cluster with minimal code changes — jus
• janhq/janJan is a desktop app that runs AI chat models entirely on your own computer with no internet — giving you a pr
• alamofire/alamofireAlamofire is the go-to Swift library for making web requests in iOS and macOS apps — it wraps Apple's built-in
• calcom/cal.diyCal.diy is a self-hosted, fully open-source booking tool — share a link so people can schedule time with you b
• anthropics/claude-cookbooksA collection of practical Jupyter Notebook examples showing how to build real applications with the Claude AI
• ccxt/ccxtA programming library that lets you connect to and trade on over 100 cryptocurrency exchanges using a single c
• deepspeedai/deepspeedA Microsoft library that makes it possible to train massive AI models across many GPUs simultaneously by cleve
• apachecn/ailearningA Chinese-language collection of machine learning tutorials with runnable Python code, covering classical algo
• mingrammer/diagramsA Python library that lets you draw cloud architecture diagrams by writing code instead of using visual tools,
• payloadcms/payloadAn open-source content management system you embed directly inside your Next.js project, giving you a polished
• charmbracelet/bubbleteaA Go framework for building polished interactive terminal apps — file managers, dashboards, config wizards — u
• microsoft/qlibEnd-to-end Python platform for building algorithmic trading strategies using machine learning, from data inges
• zen-browser/desktopAn open-source Firefox-based web browser redesigned to reduce distractions and promote focused, calm browsing
• nolimits4web/swiperA JavaScript library for building touch-friendly sliders and carousels that work smoothly on mobile and deskto
• hkuds/nanobotA lightweight AI agent you install on your own machine that can browse the web, run shell commands, manage fil
• curl/curlThe command-line tool and C library used by millions of programs to send and receive data over the internet —
• danielmiessler/fabricA command-line tool that pipes text through AI-powered templates called patterns to summarize, analyze, and tr
• dylanaraps/pure-bash-bibleA reference cookbook of Bash snippets that replace external commands like sed, awk, and grep with built-in Bas
• apache/dubboApache Dubbo is a Java framework that lets separate services in a large application call each other over a net
• yarnpkg/yarnYarn is a JavaScript package manager that installs and tracks the third-party libraries your project needs, en
• dcloudio/uni-appUni-app lets you write one Vue.js codebase and publish it as an iOS app, Android app, website, and WeChat or T
• psf/blackBlack is a Python code formatter that automatically rewrites your code to one consistent style with almost no

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