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## Contents * [API Development](#api-development) * [Application Launchers](#application-launchers) * [Audio](#audio) * [Backup](#backup) * [Browsers](#browsers) * [Cloud Storage](#cloud-storage) * [Command Line Tools](#command-line-tools) * [Communication](#communication) * [Compression](#compression) * [Customization](#customization) * [Data Recovery](#data-recovery) * [Databases](#databases-clients) * [Developer Utilities](#developer-utilities) * [Email](#email) * [File Management](#file-management) * [Games](#game-stores) * [Graphics](#graphics) * [IDEs](#ides) * [Networking](#networking) * [Office Suites](#office-suites) * [Password Managers](#password-managers) * [Productivity](#productivity) * [Proxy and VPN Tools](#proxy-and-vpn-tools) * [Remote Access](#remote-access) * [Screen Capture](#screen-capture) * [Screenshot](#screenshot) * [Security](#security) * [System Utilities](#system-utilities) * [Terminal](#terminal) * [Text Editors](#text-editors) * [Version Control](#version-control) * [Video Utilities](#video-utilities) * [Virtualization](#virtualization) * [Window Management](#window-management) ## API Development * [Bruno](https://www.usebruno.com/) - Tests APIs with Git version control integration. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/usebruno/bruno) * [Hoppscotch](https://hoppscotch.com/) - Tests APIs with real-time collaboration features. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/hoppscotch/hoppscotch) * [HTTP Toolkit](https://httptoolkit.tech) - Intercepts and modifies HTTP traffic. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/httptoolkit) * [Insomnia](https://insomnia.rest) - Tests APIs with GraphQL support. ![Open-Source Software](/assets/opensource.svg) * [Postman](https://www.getpostman.com/postman) - Tests APIs with automated test scripts and monitoring. * [Yaak](https://yaak.app) - Modern lightweight tauri based API testing application. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/mountain-loop/yaak) ![star] ## Application Launchers * [Flow Launcher](https://flowlauncher.com/) - Searches files and launches apps with plugin extensibility. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/Flow-Launcher/Flow.Launcher) ![star] * [Keypirinha](https://keypirinha.com/) - Launches apps through fuzzy search and keyboard shortcuts. * [kunkun](https://github.com/kunkunsh/kunkun) - Raycast/Alfred-like launcher with sandboxed extensions ![oss] * [Listary](https://www.listary.com/) - Searches files with advanced filters and indexing. * [ueli](https://ueli.app/#/) - Powerful keystroke launcher. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/oliverschwendener/ueli) * [Wox](http://wox-launcher.github.io/Wox/) - Launches apps with web search integration. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/Wox-launcher/Wox/) ## Audio * [Audacity](https://audacityteam.org/) - Records and edits audio. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/audacity/audacity) * [AudioNodes](https://audionodes.com/) - Produces music with mixing, effects, MIDI and synthesis. * [Cider](https://cider.sh/) - Streams Apple Music. ![paid] * [Dopamine](https://digimezzo.github.io/site/) - Plays and organizes music. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/digimezzo/dopamine) * [Foobar2000](https://www.foobar2000.org/) - Plays audio with customization options. * [Mixxx](https://mixxx.org/) - Mixes music for DJs. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/mixxxdj/mixxx) * [Mp3tag](https://www.mp3tag.de/en/) - Edits music metadata and tags. * [MusicBrainz Picard](https://picard.musicbrainz.org/) - Identifies and tags music files. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/metabrainz/picard) * [musikcube](https://musikcube.com/) - Plays music through terminal. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/clangen/musikcube) * [Nora](https://noramusic.netlify.app/) - Plays and manages music. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/Sandakan/Nora) ## Backup * [Duplicati](https://www.duplicati.com/) - Stores encrypted backups online. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/duplicati/duplicati) * [Kopia](https://kopia.io/) - Creates incremental backups with client-side encryption and cloud support. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/kopia/kopia) * [Restic](https://restic.net/) - Backs up data to various storage types. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/restic/restic/tree/master) ## Browsers * [Arc](https://arc.net) - Organizes tabs vertically for improved productivity. * [Brave](https://brave.com) - Privacy focused browser with build in adblock. [![oss][oss]](https://github.com/brave/brave-browser) * [Firefox](https://firefox.com) - Browser with privacy and customization. [![oss][]](https://hg.mozilla.org/mozilla-central) * [Floorp](https://floorp.app/) - A Browser built for keeping the Open, Private and Sustainable Web alive. Based on Mozilla Firefox. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/floorp-Projects/floorp/) * [Ladybird](https://ladybird.org/) - Built with a new browser engine from scratch. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/LadybirdBrowser/ladybird) * [Librewolf](https://librewolf.net) - A custom version of Firefox, focused on privacy, security and freedom. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://codeberg.org/librewolf/source) * [Orion](https://kagi.com/orion/) - Lightweight WebKit browser with Chrome/Firefox extension support. * [Tor Browser](https://www.torproject.org/) - Privacy browser routing traffic over the Tor network. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://gitlab.torproject.org/tpo/core/tor) * [Ungoogled Chromium](https://github.com/ungoogled-software/ungoogled-chromium) - Removes Google integration and tracking. ![Open-Source Software](/assets/opensource.svg) * [Zen Browser](https://zen-browser.app/) - Firefox-based with community modifications. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/zen-browser/desktop) ![star] ## Cloud Storage * [Dropbox](https://www.dropbox.com/) - Syncs files across devices with version history. * [Google Drive](https://www.google.com/drive//) - Enables real-time collaboration on Google Docs, Sheets and Slides. * [Mega](https://mega.nz/) - Encrypts files before they leave your device. * [Nextcloud](https://nextcloud.com/) - Lets you host your own cloud storage and communication server. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/nextcloud) * [OneDrive](https://onedrive.live.com/about/en-us/) - Integrates with Microsoft Office for document collaboration. * [Proton Drive](https://proton.me/drive) - End-to-end encrypted cloud storage from Proton. ![star] * [Streamshare](https://streamshare.wireway.ch) - Provides 1.5 TB storage with focus on media streaming. * [pCloud](https://www.pcloud.com) - Offers one-time payment for lifetime storage access. * [Sync](https://www.sync.com/) - Stores data exclusively in Canadian data centers for privacy compliance. ## Command Line Tools * [btop4win](https://github.com/aristocratos/btop4win) - Windows port of the famous btop resource monitor. ![Open-Source Software](/assets/opensource.svg) * [Chocolatey](https://chocolatey.org/) - Package manager for Windows. * [gallery-dl](https://github.com/mikf/gallery-dl) - Command-line program to download image galleries and collections from several image hosting sites. ![Open-Source Software](/assets/opensource.svg) * [Scoop](https://github.com/lukesampson/scoop) - Command-line installer for Windows. ![Open-Source Software](/assets/opensource.svg) * [winget](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/package-manager/winget/) - Official Windows package manager from Microsoft. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/microsoft/winget-cli) * [yt-dlp](https://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp) - A feature-rich command-line audio/video downloader. ![Open-Source Software](/assets/opensource.svg) ## Communication * [LegCord](https://legcord.app/) - Discord client with Vencord and shelter integration. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/legcord/legcord) * [Beeper](https://beeper.com) - Combines WhatsApp, Slack, Telegram, Signal, X, Instagram, SMS into one app. * [Discord](https://discordapp.com) - Voice and text chat platform. * [Equicord](https://github.com/Equicord/Equicord) - Fork of Vencord with additional plugins and features. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/Equicord/Equicord) ![star] * [Franz](https://meetfranz.com/) - Combines multiple chat services into one app. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/meetfranz/franz) * [Matrix](https://matrix.org/) - Network for secure, decentralized communication. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/matrix-org) * [Revolt](https://revolt.chat/) - Chat platform built with modern web tech. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/revoltchat) * [Element](https://element.io/) - Client for the Matrix protocol. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/element-hq/element-web) * [Telegram](https://desktop.telegram.org/) - Messaging platform focused on speed and security. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://telegram.org/apps) * [Threema](https://threema.ch) - Swiss messaging platform with open source code. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/threema-ch) ![paid] ![star] * [Unigram](https://github.com/UnigramDev/Unigram) - Telegram client optimized for Windows. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/UnigramDev/Unigram) * [Vencord](https://vencord.dev) - The cutest Discord client mod with lots of plugins. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/Vendicated/Vencord) * [Waow](https://dedg3.com/wao/) - WhatsApp Web client with extra features. ## Compression * [7-Zip](https://www.7-zip.org/) - File archiver with multiple format support. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/ip7z/7zip) * [Bandizip](https://www.bandisoft.com/bandizip/) - Archive manager with multiple format support. * [NanaZip](https://apps.microsoft.com/detail/9n8g7tscl18r?hl=en-us&gl=US) - Windows-optimized 7-Zip variant. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/M2Team/NanaZip) ![star] * [PeaZip](https://peazip.github.io/) - Archive manager with compression format support. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/peazip/PeaZip) * [Riot](https://riot-optimizer.com/) - Compresses images with multiple optimization options. * [WinRAR](https://www.rarlab.com/) - Compresses, backs up and splits files. ![paid] ## Customization * [7+ Taskbar Tweaker](https://rammichael.com/7-taskbar-tweaker) - Modifies Windows taskbar behavior. * [OpenShell](https://github.com/Open-Shell/Open-Shell-Menu) - Restores traditional Start Menu interface. ![Open-Source Software](/assets/opensource.svg) * [EarTrumpet](https://eartrumpet.app/) - Controls volume per application. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/File-New-Project/EarTrumpet) * [QTTabBar](https://qttabbar.wikidot.com/) - Adds tabs to Explorer. * [Rainmeter](https://www.rainmeter.net/) - Displays customizable skins and widgets. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/rainmeter/rainmeter) * [Sucrose Wallpaper Engine](https://github.com/Taiizor/Sucrose) - A live wallpaper app, a free and opensource alternative to Wallpaper Engine. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/Taiizor/Sucrose) * [TranslucentTB](https://github.com/TranslucentTB/TranslucentTB) - Makes taskbar transparent. ![Open-Source Software](/assets/opensource.svg) * [Wallpaper Engine](https://www.wallpaperengine.io/) - Animated wallpapers for you dekstop. ![paid] * [WindHawk](https://windhawk.net/) - A list of useful software Tweaks. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/ramensoftware/windhawk) * [YASB](https://github.com/amnweb/yasb) - Creates customizable status bars. ![Open-Source Software](/assets/opensource.svg) * [ZBar](https://www.zhornsoftware.co.uk/archive/index.html#zbar) - Manages taskbars across multiple monitors. ## Data Recovery * [Data Rescue](https://www.prosofteng.com/windows-data-recovery) - Professional recovery solution for photos, videos, and documents. * [IsoBuster](https://www.isobuster.com/) - Multi-format data recovery tool supporting various storage media. * [Ontrack EasyRecovery](https://www.ontrack.com/en-au/software/easyrecovery/windows) - Advanced recovery tool with comprehensive filtering capabilities. * [PartitionGuru ｜ Eassos Recovery](https://www.eassos.com/) - Specialized recovery tool for partitions and file systems. ![paid] * [TestDisk](https://www.cgsecurity.org/wiki/TestDisk) - Free recovery utility focused on partition restoration and disk repair. ## Databases Clients * [Another Redis Desktop Manager](https://github.com/qishibo/AnotherRedisDesktopManager) - Fast and stable Redis GUI client with cluster, sentinel, SSH support. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/qishibo/AnotherRedisDesktopManager) * [Beekeeper Studio](https://www.beekeeperstudio.io/) - A modern, easy to use, and good looking SQL client for MySQL, Postgres, SQLite, SQL Server, and more. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/beekeeper-studio/beekeeper-studio) * [DataFlare](https://dataflare.app/) - Modern, lightweight database GUI for SQLite, MySQL and PostgreSQL. ![star] * [DB Browser for SQLite](https://sqlitebrowser.org/) - Visual tool for creating and editing SQLite database files. ![Open-Source Software](/assets/opensource.svg) ## Developer Utilities * [Cacher](https://www.cacher.io/) - Syncs and organizes code snippets with Gist integration and IDE plugins. * [Mamp](https://www.mamp.info/en/) - Runs Apache, MySQL and PHP stack locally. * [Pieces](https://pieces.app/) - Uses AI to help capture, organize and reuse code snippets and dev resources. * [Velocity](https://velocity.silverlakesoftware.com/) - Browses and searches API documentation without internet connection. * [Xampp](https://www.apachefriends.org/index.html) - Bundles Apache, MariaDB, PHP and Perl for local development. ## Email * [BlueMail](https://www.bluemail.me/desktop/) - Cross-platform email client with modern interface. * [Mailbird](https://www.mailbird.com/) - IMAP and POP3 email client with customization and multi-language support. * [Mailspring](https://getmailspring.com/) - Modern email client built on web technologies. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/Foundry376/Mailspring) ![star] * [Postbox](https://postbox-inc.com/) - Advanced email management application. * [ProtonMail](https://proton.me/mail) - Encrypted email service with end-to-end encryption. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/ProtonMail) ![star] * [Thunderbird](https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/thunderbird/) - Feature-rich email client with minimalist design. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Mozilla/Developer_guide/Build_Instructions/Simple_Thunderbird_build) * [Wino Mail](https://winomail.app) - Modern mail client with integrated calendar. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/bkaankose/Wino-Mail) ## File Management * [Everything](https://www.voidtools.com/) - Instant file search utility. * [File Converter](https://file-converter.io/) - A simple tool to convert and compress files using the context menu in windows explorer. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/Tichau/FileConverter) * [FileOptimizer](https://nikkhokkho.sourceforge.io/static.php?page=FileOptimizer) - Lossless file size optimizer for multiple formats. * [FileZilla](https://filezilla-project.org/) - FTP, FTPS and SFTP client. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://download.filezilla-project.org/client/) * [FreeFileSync](https://www.freefilesync.org/) - File and folder backup with multiple sync modes. * [fselect](https://github.com/jhspetersson/fselect) - SQL-like file search utility. * [One Commander](https://onecommander.com/) - Modern file manager with miller columns. * [Spacedrive](https://www.spacedrive.com/) - Cross-platform file manager with cloud integration. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/spacedriveapp/spacedrive) * [TeraCopy](https://www.codesector.com/teracopy) - Faster than windows file transfers. * [WinSCP](https://winscp.net/) - Free open source SFTP, FTP, WebDAV and SCP client. * [Xftp 7](https://www.netsarang.com/en/xftp/) - Flexible SFTP/FTP client with advanced features for efficient file transfers. ![paid] * [Files](https://files.community/) - A modern file manager that helps users organize their files and folders. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/files-community/Files) ## Game Stores * [Awesome Games](https://github.com/leereilly/games) - List of games hosted on GitHub. * [Epic Games](https://www.epicgames.com/store/) - Digital game storefront for PC and Mac. * [Freeciv](https://www.freeciv.org/) - Free empire-building strategy game inspired by human civilization. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/freeciv/) * [Gale](https://github.com/Kesomannen/gale) - Modern and lightweight mod manager for Thunderstore. ![Open-Source Software](/assets/opensource.svg) * [Godot Engine](https://godotengine.org/) - Free and open source game engine with beginner-friendly workflow. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/godotengine/godot) * [GOG](https://www.gog.com/) - DRM-free game store featuring classic and modern titles. * [Itch.io](https://itch.io/app/) - Platform for discovering and distributing indie games. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/itchio/itch) * [LuaStudio](https://scormpool.com/luastudio) - Free game development tool using Lua/LuaJIT with multi-platform export capabilities. * [Origin](https://www.origin.com/en-in/store/) - EA's digital game distribution platform. * [Playnite](https://playnite.link/) - Playnite is an open-source video game library manager that unifies game collections from various platforms. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/JosefNemec/Playnite/) * [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/) - Leading digital game distribution platform with extensive library management. * [Unity](https://unity3d.com/) - Popular game engine with comprehensive learning resources. * [Unreal Engine](https://www.unrealengine.com/what-is-unreal-engine-4) - Professional game engine with 5% revenue share model. ## Graphics * [Aseprite](https://www.aseprite.org/) - Professional pixel art and animation tool. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/aseprite/aseprite) * [Aspect](https://aspect.bildhuus.com/) - Photo organizer with peer-to-peer synchronization. * [Blender](https://www.blender.org/) - Professional 3D creation suite. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://developer.blender.org/) * [Figma](https://www.figma.com/) - Collaborative interface design tool. * [GIMP](https://www.gimp.org/) - Feature-rich image editor. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://www.gimp.org/source/) * [Inkscape](https://inkscape.org/en/) - Professional vector graphics editor. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape) * [Krita](https://krita.org/) - Professional digital painting program. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://krita.org/en/download/krita-desktop/) * [Lunacy](https://icons8.com/lunacy) - Free design tool with built-in resources. ![star] * [Oculante](https://github.com/woelper/oculante) - Lightweight, fast and simple image viewer written in rust. ![Open-Source Software](/assets/opensource.svg) ![star] * [Paint.NET](https://www.getpaint.net/index.html) - Feature-rich image editing tool. * [pngquant](https://pngquant.org/) - Command-line PNG compression utility. ## IDEs * [Android Studio](https://developer.android.com/studio/index.html) - Develops and tests Android applications. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://sites.google.com/a/android.com/tools/) * [CLion](https://www.jetbrains.com/clion/) - Debugs and profiles C/C++ code with memory analysis. * [Cursor](https://www.cursor.com/) - AI-powered code editor with codebase understanding and natural language editing. ![star] * [DataGrip](https://www.jetbrains.com/datagrip/) - Manages multiple databases with query optimization. * [DataSpell](https://www.jetbrains.com/dataspell/) - Handles Jupyter notebooks and data visualization. * [Eclipse](https://eclipse.org/downloads/) - Supports plugin-based development workflows. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://git.eclipse.org/c/) * [GoLand](https://www.jetbrains.com/go/) - Specializes in Go debugging and testing. * [IntelliJ IDEA](https://www.jetbrains.com/idea/) - Focuses on Java enterprise development. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/JetBrains/intellij-community) * [JetBrains Toolbox App](https://www.jetbrains.com/toolbox/) - Controls JetBrains IDE installations and updates. * [NetBeans IDE](https://netbeans.org/) - Emphasizes modular Java development. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://netbeans.org/community/sources/) * [PearAI](https://trypear.ai/) - Open source AI code editor with curated integrations of multiple AI tools. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/peardocs/pearai) ![star] * [PhpStorm](https://www.jetbrains.com/phpstorm/) - Integrates PHP frameworks and debugging tools. * [PyCharm](https://www.jetbrains.com/pycharm) - Provides scientific tools for Python development. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/JetBrains/intellij-community/tree/master/python) * [Rider](https://www.jetbrains.com/rider/) - Debugs Unity games and .NET applications. * [RubyMine](https://www.jetbrains.com/ruby/) - Tests and profiles Ruby applications. * [Spyder](https://www.spyder-ide.org/) - Open-source Python IDE designed for scientific development and data analysis [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/spyder-ide/spyder) * [Visual Studio](https://www.visualstudio.com/vs/) - Builds Windows and cloud applications. * [Visual Studio Code](https://code.visualstudio.com/) - Customizes development with extensions. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/Microsoft/vscode) * [WebStorm](https://www.jetbrains.com/webstorm/) - Debugs client-side and Node.js applications. * [Windsurf](https://codeium.com/windsurf) - Agentic IDE with AI flows, multi-file editing and deep contextual awareness. * [Zed](https://zed.dev) - A high-performance, multiplayer code editor from the creators of Atom. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/zed-industries/zed) ## Networking * [Fiddler](https://www.telerik.com/fiddler) - Web debugging proxy. * [Sniffnet](https://sniffnet.net/) - Network monitoring tool to help you easily keep track of your Internet traffic. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/GyulyVGC/sniffnet) * [Wireshark](https://www.wireshark.org/) - Network protocol analyzer. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://www.wireshark.org/docs/wsdg_html_chunked/ChIntroDevelopment.html) ## Office Suites * [FreeOffice](https://www.freeoffice.com/en/) - Reads and writes Microsoft Office file formats with high compatibility. * [LibreOffice](https://www.libreoffice.org/) - Handles complex document formatting and supports extensive file formats. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://www.libreoffice.org/about-us/source-code/) * [Microsoft Office](https://www.office.com) - Provides real-time collaboration and cloud integration across apps. * [NitroPDF](https://www.gonitro.com/pdf-reader) - Converts and edits PDFs with OCR capabilities. * [OnlyOffice](https://www.onlyoffice.com/) - Enables document co-editing with version control. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/ONLYOFFICE/DesktopEditors) * [OpenOffice](https://www.openoffice.org/) - Focuses on stability and legacy format support. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://openoffice.apache.org/source.html) * [Sumatra PDF](https://www.sumatrapdfreader.org/free-pdf-reader.html) - Opens documents instantly with minimal memory usage. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/sumatrapdfreader/sumatrapdf) * [WPS Office](https://www.wps.com/office-free) - Offers mobile-desktop sync with built-in PDF tools. * [PDFGear](https://www.pdfgear.com/) - Full-featured and free PDF editor, which provides read, edit, annotation, page management, and print PDF documents. ## Password Managers * [1Password](https://1password.com/) - Premium password manager with secure vault and team features. ![paid] * [Bitwarden](https://bitwarden.com/) - Open-source password manager with encrypted vault. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/bitwarden) ![star] * [Padloc](https://padloc.app/) - End-to-end encrypted password manager. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/padloc/padloc) * [Proton Pass](https://proton.me/pass) - Zero-knowledge encrypted password manager. * [Vaultwarden](https://github.com/dani-garcia/vaultwarden) - Lightweight Bitwarden server implementation. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/dani-garcia/vaultwarden) ![star] ## Productivity * [AutoHotkey](https://autohotkey.com/) - Automation scripting language for Windows. ![Open-Source Software](/assets/opensource.svg) * [Cold Turkey](https://getcoldturkey.com) - Website blocker with strict enforcement mechanisms. * [Easy Window Switcher](https://neosmart.net/EasySwitch/) - Fast application instance switcher. * [f.lux](https://stereopsis.com/flux/) - Automatic screen color temperature adjustment. * [File Juggler](https://www.filejuggler.com/) - Automated file organization with smart actions and PDF parsing. * [Inkdrop](https://www.inkdrop.info/) - Markdown-focused note-taking application. * [Jan](https://jan.ai) - Offline private AI assistant with CPU/GPU support. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/janhq/jan) * [Joplin](https://joplinapp.org/) - Open-source note-taking app with Markdown support, cross-device sync and encryption. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/laurent22/joplin) * [Kaas](https://github.com/0xfrankz/Kaas) - Privacy-focused LLM client for multiple AI services. ![Open-Source Software](/assets/opensource.svg) * [KatMouse](https://www.ehiti.de/katmouse/) - Universal scrolling utility for Windows. * [Keywiz](https://mularahul.github.io/keyviz/) - Real-time keystroke visualization tool. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/mulaRahul/keyviz) * [MultiCommander](https://multicommander.com/) - Professional file manager. * [Ninite](https://ninite.com/) - Streamlined software installation utility. * [Simplenote](https://simplenote.com/) - Cross-platform note taking app with cloud sync. * [STranslate](https://github.com/ZGGSONG/STranslate) - A ready-to-go translation ocr tool developed with WPF ![Open-Source Software](/assets/opensource.svg) ![star] * [Taskade](https://taskade.com/) - Collaborative task management with real-time sync. * [Timelens](https://timlens.wireway.ch) - Cross-platform time tracking software. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/0pandadev/timelens) * [ToDoList](https://abstractspoon.com/) - Feature-rich task management tool. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/abstractspoon/ToDoList) * [WordWeb](https://wordweb.info/) - Comprehensive English dictionary. * [Saga Reader](https://github.com/sopaco/saga-reader) - A Blazing-Fast and Extremely-Lightweight Internet Reader driven by AI.Supports fetching of search engine information and RSS. ## Proxy and VPN Tools * [Algo](https://github.com/trailofbits/algo) - Personal IPSEC VPN in the cloud. * [Cloudflare WARP](https://1.1.1.1) - Fast, free VPN and DNS. * [ProtonVPN](https://protonvpn.com/) - High-speed Swiss VPN that safeguards your privacy. ![star] * [Tailscale](https://tailscale.com/) - Zero config VPN for building secure networks. ![star] * [Twingate](https://www.twingate.com/) - Modern zero trust network access solution. * [WireGuard](https://www.wireguard.com/) - Fast, modern, and secure VPN tunnel. ## Remote Access * [AnyDesk](https://anydesk.com/) - Free and lightweight remote access solution for ease of use. * [Moonlight](https://github.com/moonlight-stream/moonlight-qt) - Open-source GameStream client for Windows, Mac, Linux, and Steam Link. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/moonlight-stream/moonlight-qt) * [Parsec](https://parsec.app/) - High-performance remote desktop solution with 4k streaming at 60fps and low latency. * [RealVNC](https://www.realvnc.com) - Secure remote access for desktop and mobile devices. * [RoyalTSX](https://www.royalapps.com/ts/win/features) - Remote access tool for IT professionals, supporting multiple protocols. * [RustDesk](https://rustdesk.com/) - Open-source remote desktop software with a focus on simplicity and security. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/rustdesk/rustdesk) * [Steam Link](https://store.steampowered.com/app/353380/Steam_Link/) - Play your Steam games across devices using the Steam Link app. * [Sunshine](https://github.com/LizardByte/Sunshine) - Open-source self-hosted game streaming server for use with Moonlight. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/LizardByte/Sunshine) * [TeamViewer](https://www.teamviewer.com/en) - Popular remote control software for desktop sharing and file transfer. ## Screen Capture * [Fraps](https://www.fraps.com/) - DirectX/OpenGL game recording utility. * [Greenshot](https://github.com/greenshot/greenshot) - Screenshot capture and editing tool. ![Open-Source Software](/assets/opensource.svg) * [LICEcap](https://www.cockos.com/licecap/) - Animated GIF screen capture tool. * [OBS Studio](https://obsproject.com/) - Free and open source software for video recording and live streaming. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/obsproject/obs-studio) * [Snipping Tool](https://support.microsoft.com/en-in/help/13776/windows-use-snipping-tool-to-capture-screenshots) - Built-in Windows screenshot utility. * [ZoomIt](https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/zoomit.aspx) - Screen zoom and annotation tool for presentations. ## Screenshot * [Capter](https://github.com/decipher3114/Capter) - A simple screenshot tool made in rust. ![oss] * [Flameshot](https://flameshot.org/) - Customizable screenshot tool with an easy-to-use interface and built-in editor. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/flameshot-org/flameshot) * [Greenshot](https://getgreenshot.org/) - Greenshot is a light-weight screenshot software tool for Windows. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/greenshot/greenshot) * [Lightshot](https://app.prntscr.com/en/index.html) - A fast and intuitive screenshot tool that allows capturing and editing images instantly. * [ShareX](https://getsharex.com/) - Powerful, open-source screenshot and screen recording tool with advanced editing options. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/ShareX/ShareX) ## Security * [AdwCleaner](https://toolslib.net/downloads/viewdownload/1-adwcleaner/) - Removal tool for adware, PUP/LPI, toolbars and hijackers. * [Bitdefender](https://www.bitdefender.com/) - Comprehensive malware protection suite. * [Cryptomator](https://cryptomator.org/) - Client-side encryption for cloud files. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/cryptomator/cryptomator) * [ENCRYPTO](https://macpaw.com/encrypto) - File encryption utility. * [GlassWire](https://www.glasswire.com/) - Network security monitoring and visualization tool. * [IIS Crypto](https://www.nartac.com/Products/IISCrypto) - Windows encryption protocol configuration utility. * [Malwarebytes](https://www.malwarebytes.org/) - Advanced threat protection and removal. * [NetLimiter](https://www.netlimiter.com) - Internet traffic control and monitoring tool. * [SpyBot](https://www.safer-networking.org/) - Malware and spyware detection and removal. * [System Explorer](https://systemexplorer.net) - Enhanced task manager with advanced system monitoring. * [Tor Project](https://www.torproject.org/) - Anonymous communication network. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/TheTorProject) * [UnChecky](https://unchecky.com/) - Automated unwanted software offer prevention. * [VeraCrypt](https://www.veracrypt.fr/en/Home.html) - Disk encryption software for multiple platforms. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://www.veracrypt.fr/code/VeraCrypt/) * [Viscosity](https://www.sparklabs.com/viscosity/) - Enterprise-ready OpenVPN client. ## System Utilities * [Advanced Renamer](https://www.advancedrenamer.com/) - Batch file renamer with support for metadata and regex. * [balenaEtcher](https://etcher.balena.io/) - Flash OS images to SD cards & USB drives safely and easily. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/balena-io/etcher) * [BleachBit](https://www.bleachbit.org/) - BleachBit is a free and open-source system cleaner designed to free up disk space. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/bleachbit/bleachbit) * [CleanMyPC](https://macpaw.com/cleanmypc) - System cleanup and optimization utility. ![paid] * [CPU-Z](https://www.cpuid.com/softwares/cpu-z.html) - CPU monitoring and information tool. * [CrystalDiskInfo](https://crystalmark.info/en/software/crystaldiskinfo/) - Open-source utility for monitoring S.M.A.R.T. data, disk temperature and more. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/hiyohiyo/CrystalDiskInfo) * [Fan Control](https://getfancontrol.com/) - Highly focused fan controlling software. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/Rem0o/FanControl.Releases) ![star] * [GPU-Z](https://www.techpowerup.com/gpuz/) - GPU monitoring and information tool. * [HTTrack](https://www.httrack.com/) - Offline website browser and mirror utility. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/xroche/httrack/tree/master) * [HWiNFO](https://www.hwinfo.com/) - Comprehensive Hardware Analysis, Monitoring and Reporting for Windows and DOS. * [HWMonitor](https://www.cpuid.com/softwares/hwmonitor.html) - Hardware monitoring for temperatures, voltages, and fan speeds. * [IrfanView](https://www.irfanview.com/) - Fast and compact image viewer and converter. * [LightBulb](https://github.com/Tyrrrz/LightBulb) - Adaptive screen brightness utility. * [LocalSend](https://localsend.org/) - Free, open-source and cross-platform app that allows you to securely share files and messages with nearby devices over your local network without needing an internet connection. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/localsend/localsend) * [neohtop](https://github.com/Abdenasser/neohtop) - Modern system monitor built with Svelte and Rust. ![Open-Source Software](/assets/opensource.svg) ![star] * [Nirsoft](https://www.nirsoft.net/utils/index.html) - Collection of utility softwares. * [PowerToys](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/powertoys/install) - Microsoft's power user toolkit. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys) * [Process Hacker](https://processhacker.sourceforge.net/) - Comprehensive system monitoring and management tool. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/PKRoma/ProcessHacker) * [qBittorrent](https://qbittorrent.org/) - Free and reliable P2P Bittorrent client. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/qbittorrent/qBittorrent) * [Rufus](https://rufus.ie/) - Bootable USB creation utility. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/pbatard/rufus) * [scrcpy](https://github.com/Genymobile/scrcpy) - Easily mirror and control your Android devices on computers via USB or WiFi. ![Open-Source Software](/assets/opensource.svg) * [SDelete](https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/sdelete.aspx) - Secure file deletion command-line utility. * [SpeedCrunch](https://speedcrunch.org/) - Powerful scientific calculator. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://bitbucket.org/heldercorreia/speedcrunch/) * [SyncThing](https://syncthing.net/) - Peer-to-peer file synchronization tool. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/syncthing/syncthing) * [Twinkle Tray](https://twinkletray.com/) - Easily manage the brightness levels of multiple monitors. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/xanderfrangos/twinkle-tray) * [Waltr](https://softorino.com/waltr/) - iOS media transfer utility without iTunes. ![paid] * [WinFindr](https://winfindr.com/) - Multi-term file and registry search utility. * [WizTree](https://wiztree.en.lo4d.com/) - Fast disk space analyzer. ## Terminal * [Alacritty](https://github.com/jwilm/alacritty) - Cross-platform, GPU-accelerated terminal emulator. ![Open-Source Software](/assets/opensource.svg) * [Cmder](https://cmder.app) - Console emulator with clink shell integration. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/cmderdev/cmder) * [ConEmu](https://github.com/Maximus5/ConEmu) - Customizable terminal with tabs, splits, and quake-style dropdown. * [FluentTerminal](https://github.com/felixse/FluentTerminal) - UWP-based modern terminal emulator. * [Hyper](https://hyper.is) - Terminal built on web technologies. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/vercel/hyper) ![star] * [Kitty](https://www.9bis.net/kitty/) - Enhanced PuTTY with additional features. * [MobaXterm](https://mobaxterm.mobatek.net/) - Enhanced terminal with X server and SSH client. * [mRemoteNG](https://mremoteng.org/) - Multi-protocol remote connections manager. ![Open-Source Software](/assets/opensource.svg) * [MTPuTTY](https://ttyplus.com/multi-tabbed-putty/) - Multi-tabbed PuTTY client. * [PuTTY](https://www.chiark.greenend.org.uk/~sgtatham/putty/download.html) - SSH and telnet client. * [Terminus](https://eugeny.github.io/terminus/) - Configurable terminal built on web technologies. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/Eugeny/terminus) * [Warp](https://www.warp.dev/) - AI-powered terminal with IDE-like features and team collaboration. * [WezTerm](https://wezfurlong.org/wezterm/) - GPU-accelerated terminal emulator and multiplexer. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/wez/wezterm) * [Windows Terminal](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/windows-terminal-preview/9n0dx20hk701) - Official Microsoft terminal. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/microsoft/terminal) ## Text Editors * [GVim](https://www.vim.org/download.php#pc) - Highly configurable text editor optimized for efficiency. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/vim/vim-win32-installer/releases/tag/v9.1.0679) * [LazyVim](https://www.lazyvim.org/) - Customizable Neovim configuration framework. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/LazyVim/LazyVim) * [Neovim](https://neovim.io/) - Modern, extensible terminal-based editor. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/neovim/neovim) * [Notepad++](https://notepad-plus-plus.org/) - Feature-rich source code editor. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/notepad-plus-plus/notepad-plus-plus) * [Notepad2](https://www.flos-freeware.ch/notepad2.html) - Lightweight Notepad replacement with enhanced features. ![Open-Source Software](/assets/opensource.svg) * [Sublime Text](https://www.sublimetext.com/3) - Advanced text editor with extensive plugin ecosystem. ## Version Control * [DevHub](https://devhubapp.com/) - GitHub notifications on your desktop as a tray app. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/devhubapp/devhub) * [Fork](https://git-fork.com/) - Fast and friendly Git client for Windows and Mac. * [Git Extensions](https://gitextensions.github.io/) - Powerful and user-friendly Git UI. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/gitextensions/gitextensions) * [GitHub Desktop](https://desktop.github.com/) - Electron-based GitHub client. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/desktop/desktop) * [GitKraken](https://www.gitkraken.com/) - Cross-platform Git client with intuitive interface. * [GitLight](https://github.com/colinlienard/gitlight) - Open-source GitHub & GitLab notifications client. ![Open-Source Software](/assets/opensource.svg) * [Meld](https://meldmerge.org/) - Visual diff and merge tool. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/meld/) * [SourceTree](https://www.sourcetreeapp.com/) - Free Git & Mercurial client. * [TortoiseGit](https://tortoisegit.org/) - Git client with full shell integration. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/tortoisegit/tortoisegit/) * [Tower](https://www.git-tower.com/windows) - Professional Git client with advanced features. ## Video Utilities * [DaVinci Resolve](https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/davinciresolve/) - Complete video production suite with color grading, VFX, and audio tools. ![star] * [HandBrake](https://handbrake.fr/) - Converts videos between formats with compression options. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/HandBrake/HandBrake) * [Kdenlive](https://kdenlive.org/en/download/) - Video editor focused on transitions and effects. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://invent.kde.org/multimedia/kdenlive) * [mpv](https://mpv.io/) - Script-based media player with extensive keyboard controls. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/mpv-player/mpv) ![star] * [Olive Video Editor](https://www.olivevideoeditor.org/) - Node-based video editor with real-time effects. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/olive-editor/olive) * [PotPlayer](https://potplayer.daum.net/) - Media player with hardware acceleration and streaming capabilities. * [ScreenToGif](https://www.screentogif.com/) - Records screen areas and saves as GIF or video. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/NickeManarin/ScreenToGif/) * [Shotcut](https://www.shotcut.org/download/) - Video editor with native timeline filtering. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/mltframework/shotcut) * [Shutter Encoder](https://www.shutterencoder.com/) - Converts between hundreds of media formats with processing options. * [VLC](https://www.videolan.org/vlc/index.html) - Plays damaged/incomplete media files and network streams. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/videolan/vlc) ## Virtualization * [Docker Desktop](https://www.docker.com/products/docker-desktop/) - Containerization for Desktop, built on top of WSL2. * [Podman Desktop](https://podman.io/) - Open source desktop containerization alternative to Docker. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/containers/podman-desktop) * [QEMU](https://www.qemu.org/) - Open-source emulator and virtualizer for hardware and system virtualization. * [Rancher Desktop](https://rancherdesktop.io) - Open-source application for managing containers and Kubernetes on the desktop. * [Vagrant](https://www.vagrantup.com/) - Tool for building and managing virtual machines. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/mitchellh/vagrant) * [VirtualBox](http://www.virtualbox.org) - Powerful x86 and AMD64/Intel64 virtualization software for creating and managing virtual machines. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://www.virtualbox.org/browser/vbox/trunk) ## Window Management * [AltSnap](https://github.com/RamonUnch/AltSnap) - Window snapping with keyboard shortcuts. ![oss] * [FancyZones](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys) - PowerToys window manager for multi-monitor setups. ![oss] * [Komorebi](https://lgug2z.github.io/komorebi/) - Tiles windows dynamically. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/LGUG2Z/komorebi) * [GlazeWM](https://github.com/glzr-io/glazewm) - Rust-based tiling window manager. ![oss] ## Backers Thanks to all contributors without you this project would not exist. 0PandaDEV helouism syntaxboybe onthejobtraining nukhes NoCrypt ZGGSONG peazip luismgallegosc rodrigocfd sopaco Taiizor Yukai-Qian j3n1xnoname n0vella obvTiger Please, consider supporting me as it is a lot of work to maintain this list! Thanks a lot. 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