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Nov 20, 2024

Developer Tools / Databases

SQLyog - Comprehensive MySQL administration and development tool.

Graphics / Virtualization

GIMP - Feature-rich image editor.

Paint.NET - Feature-rich image editing tool.

Productivity / E-Book Utilities

Kobo - E-book management software with format conversion capabilities.

Terminal / Email

PuTTY - SSH and telnet client.

WezTerm - GPU-accelerated terminal emulator and multiplexer.

Text Editors / Email

Sublime Text - Advanced text editor with extensive plugin ecosystem.

Utilities / Email

HTTrack - Offline website browser and mirror utility.

Video / Email

OBS Studio - Video recording and live streaming software.

Nov 10, 2024

Utilities / Email

neohtop (⭐3.9k) - Modern system monitor built with Svelte and Rust.

Nov 04, 2024

Browsers

Ungoogled Chromium (⭐21k) - Privacy-focused browser variant with tracking and Google integration removed.

Customization

Classic Start (⭐30) - Traditional Windows Start Menu and Explorer interface.

TranslucentTB (⭐16k) - Taskbar transparency utility.

YASB (⭐315) - Customizable status bar utility.

Developer Tools / API Development

Insomnia - Modern REST client with an elegant interface.

Developer Tools / Command Line Tools

btop4win (⭐824) - Windows port of the famous btop resource monitor.

Scoop (⭐21k) - Command-line installer for Windows.

Developer Tools / Databases

DB Browser for SQLite - Visual tool for creating and editing SQLite database files.

Robo 3T - Lightweight MongoDB management interface.

Developer Tools / IDEs

JetBrains Toolbox App - Manager for JetBrains tools and projects.
- CLion - Smart cross-platform IDE for C/C++. (Free for Students)
- DataGrip - Cross-platform IDE for databases and SQL. (Free for Students)
- DataSpell - Professional data science IDE.
- GoLand - Ergonomic environment for Go development.
- IntelliJ IDEA - Modern Java IDE with free community edition. (Free for Students)
- PhpStorm - Advanced PHP IDE with framework support.
- PyCharm - Professional Python IDE with free community edition.
- Rider - Cross-platform .NET/Mono IDE.
- RubyMine - Intelligent Ruby IDE with modern framework support.
- WebStorm - Professional JavaScript IDE with modern ecosystem support. (Free for Students)

Developer Tools / Version Control

GitLight (⭐756) - Open-source GitHub & GitLab notifications client.

Games / Virtualization

Gale (⭐108) - Modern and lightweight mod manager for Thunderstore.

Productivity / Virtualization

AutoHotkey - Automation scripting language for Windows.

Kaas (⭐20) - Privacy-focused LLM client for multiple AI services.

Terminal / Email

Alacritty (⭐56k) - Cross-platform, GPU-accelerated terminal emulator.

mRemoteNG - Multi-protocol remote connections manager.

Text Editors / Email

Notepad2 - Lightweight Notepad replacement with enhanced features.

Utilities / Email

AddToSendTo - Add folders to Windows "Send To" context menu.

Greenshot (⭐4k) - Screenshot capture and editing tool.

SetToStartup - Startup program management utility.

Oct 27, 2024

Chat Clients

Franz - Unified messaging app supporting multiple chat services and platforms.

Matrix - Open network for secure, decentralized communication.

Revolt - User-first chat platform built with modern web technologies.

Element - Simple client app for the Matrix protocol.

Telegram - Fast and secure messaging platform with emphasis on speed and privacy.

Threema - Swiss-based secure messaging alternative with open-source code.

Developer Tools / API Development

Bruno - Fast and Git-friendly open-source API client, alternative to Postman and Insomnia.

Sep 30, 2024

Productivity / Virtualization

Timelens - Cross-platform time tracking software.

Terminal / Email

Hyper - Terminal built on web technologies.

Sep 28, 2024

Audio

Nora - Sleek and modern music player built with Electron and React, offering enhanced features over default applications.

Browsers

Arc - Vertical tab-focused browser designed for modern productivity.

Ladybird - Completely new browser engine built from scratch.

Zen Browser - Modern, Firefox-based Arc alternative with custom community modifications.

Utilities / Email

PowerToys - Microsoft's power user toolkit.

SyncThing - Peer-to-peer file synchronization tool.

Video / Email

Kdenlive - Lightweight open source video editor.

Sep 18, 2024

Audio

Mp3tag - Efficient and user-friendly audio metadata editor.

Utilities / Email

Everything - Instant file search utility.

WinFindr - Multi-term file and registry search utility.

Sep 15, 2024

Audio

Cider - Modern and elegant Apple Music client for Windows, Linux and macOS.

Compression

NanaZip - Modern Windows-optimized derivative of 7-Zip.

Developer Tools / Databases

Keylord - Cross-platform GUI client for key-value databases including Redis, LevelDB and Memcached.

Redis Desktop Manager - Cross-platform management tool for Redis databases.

Developer Tools / Developer Utilities

ExtendsClass - Online tools for developers (REST/SOAP clients, SQLite browser, Regex tester, XPath tester).

Developer Tools / Version Control

DevHub - GitHub notifications on your desktop as a tray app.

Developer Tools / Virtualization

Docker Desktop - Containerization for Desktop, built on top of WSL2.

Games / Virtualization

Awesome Games (⭐23k) - List of games hosted on GitHub.

Graphics / Virtualization

Inkscape - Professional vector graphics editor.

Online Storage / Virtualization

Dropbox - Simple, elegant and versatile cloud storage solution.

Sync - Encrypted file storage with Canadian data centers.

Productivity / Virtualization

Keywiz - Real-time keystroke visualization tool.

Productivity / Documents

WPS Office - Free office suite with modern interface.

Productivity / Email

BlueMail - Cross-platform email client with modern interface.

Postbox - Advanced email management application.

Proxy and VPN Tools / Email

Cloudflare WARP - Fast, free VPN and DNS.

Security / Email

IIS Crypto - Windows encryption protocol configuration utility.

Malwarebytes - Advanced threat protection and removal.

UnChecky - Automated unwanted software offer prevention.

VeraCrypt - Disk encryption software for multiple platforms.

Terminal / Email

Kitty - Enhanced PuTTY with additional features.

Utilities / Email

Fraps - DirectX/OpenGL game recording utility.

LICEcap - Animated GIF screen capture tool.

LightBulb (⭐2.3k) - Adaptive screen brightness utility.

Process Monitor - Real-time system activity monitoring tool.

rimraf - Deep deletion module for handling long file paths.

ShareX - Feature-rich screen capture and sharing tool.

Snipping Tool - Built-in Windows screenshot utility.

Speccy - Detailed hardware information utility.

Unlocker - File unlock utility.

Sep 06, 2024

Developer Tools / API Development

Hoppscotch - Open source API development ecosystem.

HTTP Toolkit - HTTP debugging & mocking tool.

Postman - REST client with intuitive interface for request testing and workflow automation.

Developer Tools / Command Line Tools

Chocolatey - Package manager for Windows.

winget - Official Windows package manager from Microsoft.

Developer Tools / Databases

DataFlare - Modern, lightweight database GUI for SQLite, MySQL and PostgreSQL.

HeidiSQL - Powerful client for MySQL, MariaDB, Microsoft SQL Server and PostgreSQL.

PostgreSQL Database - Comprehensive list of PostgreSQL management tools.

RazorSQL - Advanced GUI for SQLite database management.

Sql Wave - MySQL database management interface.

Developer Tools / IDEs

Android Studio - Official Android IDE based on IntelliJ platform.

Eclipse - Extensible, multi-language development environment.

NetBeans IDE - Free and open-source development environment.

Visual Studio Code - Lightweight yet powerful cross-platform code editor.

Visual Studio - Feature-rich IDE supporting multiple programming languages through extensions.

Online Storage / Virtualization

Streamshare - Free file sharing service with 1.5 TB storage capacity.

Sep 05, 2024

Audio

Dopamine - Clean and simple audio player focused on music organization.

Backup

Kopia - Cross-platform backup tool with incremental backups, client-side end-to-end encryption, compression and data deduplication with cloud support.

Chat Clients

ArmCord - Standalone, lightweight, customizable Discord client with built-in Vencord and shelter.

Beeper - All-in-one chat app for WhatsApp, Slack, Telegram, Signal, X, Instagram, SMS.

Vencord - Intuitive and user-friendly Discord client modification.

Customization

EarTrumpet - Advanced per-application volume control utility.

Video / Email

mpv - Customizable media player.

Sep 04, 2024

Audio

musikcube - A fully functional terminal-based music player, library, and streaming audio server.

Sep 03, 2024

Compression

PeaZip - Feature-rich archive manager supporting multiple compression formats.

Proxy and VPN Tools / Email

ProtonVPN - High-speed Swiss VPN that safeguards your privacy.

Terminal / Email

Cmder - Console emulator with clink shell integration.

Sep 02, 2024

Text Editors / Email

GVim - Highly configurable text editor optimized for efficiency.

LazyVim - Customizable Neovim configuration framework.

Sep 01, 2024

Graphics / Virtualization

Aseprite - Professional pixel art and animation tool.

Aug 31, 2024

Audio

Audacity - Free, cross-platform software for recording and editing audio.

AudioNodes - Modular production suite featuring multi-track mixing, effects, automation, MIDI editing, synthesis, and cloud production.

CDex - Digital audio CD extraction tool (French site, English program).

Foobar2000 - Feature-rich audio player supporting numerous formats with extensive customization options.

Mixxx - Professional DJ software for live mixing, offering a robust alternative to Traktor.

MusicBrainz Picard - Cross-platform application for automated music metadata lookup and tagging.

Winamp - Classic media player supporting MP3, MP2, WAV, VOC, and MIDI formats.

Backup

Duplicati - Free backup software to store encrypted backups online for Windows, macOS and Linux.

Restic - Free cross-platform backup tool with support for various storage types.

Chat Clients

Discord - Free voice and text chat platform available across multiple platforms and web browsers.

Waow - Enhanced WhatsApp Web client with additional features.

Compression

7-Zip - Open source utility for managing archives, fully supporting 7z, ZIP, GZIP, BZIP2 and TAR formats.

Bandizip - Lightweight, fast and free all-in-one archive manager.

Riot - Advanced image compression tool with multiple optimization options.

Customization

7+ Taskbar Tweaker - Advanced Windows taskbar customization tool with productivity enhancements.

Komorebi - Dynamic tiling window manager for Windows.

QTTabBar - Explorer enhancement adding tabs and extended folder views.

Rainmeter - Desktop customization platform for skins and widgets.

Data Recovery

PartitionGuru ｜ Eassos Recovery - Specialized recovery tool for partitions and file systems.

Developer Tools / Developer Utilities

Mamp - Local server environment.

Open Server - Portable server platform and software environment with user-friendly interface.

Pieces - AI-enabled productivity tool designed to supercharge developer efficiency, with an on-device copilot that helps you capture, enrich, and reuse useful materials, streamline collaboration, and solve complex problems through a contextual understanding of your workflow.

wmWebStack - Local server stack with one-click live publishing and remote device access.

Xampp - Apache-driven web development environment.

Developer Tools / Networking

Wireshark - Network protocol analyzer.

Developer Tools / Version Control

Fork - Fast and friendly Git client for Windows and Mac.

Git Extensions - Powerful and user-friendly Git UI.

GitHub Desktop - Electron-based GitHub client.

GitKraken - Cross-platform Git client with intuitive interface.

Meld - Visual diff and merge tool.

TortoiseGit - Git client with full shell integration.

Developer Tools / Virtualization

Podman Desktop - Open source desktop containerization alternative to Docker.

File Management / Virtualization

FileZilla - FTP, FTPS and SFTP client.

WinSCP - Free open source SFTP, FTP, WebDAV and SCP client.

Xftp 7 - Flexible and lightweight SFTP/FTP client.

Games / Virtualization

Freeciv - Free empire-building strategy game inspired by human civilization.

Godot Engine - Free and open source game engine with beginner-friendly workflow.

Itch.io - Platform for discovering and distributing indie games.

Warsow - Fast-paced free FPS game.

Graphics / Virtualization

Aspect - Photo organizer with peer-to-peer synchronization.

Blender - Professional 3D creation suite.

Figma - Collaborative interface design tool.

Krita - Professional digital painting program.

Lunacy - Free design tool with built-in resources.

Productivity / Virtualization

Executor.dk - Customizable lightweight application launcher.

f.lux - Automatic screen color temperature adjustment.

Flow Launcher - Quick file search and app launcher with plugins.

Jan - Offline private AI assistant with CPU/GPU support.

KatMouse - Universal scrolling utility for Windows.

Keypirinha - Fast keyboard-driven launcher for power users.

MultiCommander - Professional file manager.

Ninite - Streamlined software installation utility.

One Commander - Modern file manager with miller columns.

Simplenote - Cross-platform note taking app with cloud sync.

Taskade - Collaborative task management with real-time sync.

ToDoList - Feature-rich task management tool.

WordWeb - Comprehensive English dictionary.

Wox - Efficient application launcher.

Productivity / Documents

FreeOffice - Office suite with word processor, spreadsheet, and presentation tools, compatible with Microsoft Office.

LibreOffice - Open source office suite.

OnlyOffice - Comprehensive office and productivity suite.

OpenOffice - Suite for word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, graphics, and databases.

Sumatra PDF - Multi-format document reader supporting PDF, ePub, MOBI, and more.

Productivity / E-Book Utilities

Bookviser - E-book reader for Windows devices with simple interface.

Calibre - Comprehensive e-book management and conversion tool.

Productivity / Email

Mailspring - Modern email client built on web technologies.

Thunderbird - Feature-rich email client with minimalist design.

Security / Email

Acrylic DNS Proxy - Local DNS proxy with caching and custom HOSTS file support.

AdwCleaner - Removal tool for adware, PUP/LPI, toolbars and hijackers.

Bitwarden - Open-source password manager with encrypted vault.

Cryptomator - Client-side encryption for cloud files.

ENCRYPTO - File encryption utility.

KeePass - Open-source password manager.

NetLimiter - Internet traffic control and monitoring tool.

Padloc - End-to-end encrypted password manager.

ProtonPass - Zero-knowledge encrypted password manager.

SpyBot - Malware and spyware detection and removal.

Tor Project - Anonymous communication network.

Viscosity - Enterprise-ready OpenVPN client.

Terminal / Email

Terminus - Configurable terminal built on web technologies.

Windows Terminal - Official Microsoft terminal.

Text Editors / Email

Neovim - Modern, extensible terminal-based editor.

Notepad++ - Feature-rich source code editor.

Utilities / Email

Advanced Renamer - Batch file renamer with support for metadata and regex.

CPU-Z - CPU monitoring and information tool.

Econap - System sleep prevention utility.

GPU-Z - GPU monitoring and information tool.

SpeedCrunch - Powerful scientific calculator.

WizTree - Fast disk space analyzer.

Video / Email

DaVinci Resolve - Professional video creation software for editing, visual effects, color correction, and audio post production.

Olive Video Editor - Cross-platform non-linear video editor.

ScreenToGif - Screen recorder with GIF and video export.

Shotcut - Cross-platform video editor.

Shutter Encoder - Media conversion utility for images, videos, and audio.

SMPlayer - Media player with persistent playback settings.

SRTEd - Visual subtitles editor.

VLC - Versatile media player supporting multiple formats and protocols.

Aug 30, 2024

Compression

WinRAR - Powerful archive manager for compression, backup and file splitting.

Customization

Wallpaper Engine - Dynamic wallpaper platform with community content support.

WindHawk - Desktop modification platform with extensive customization options.

ZBar - Multi-monitor taskbar management utility.

Data Recovery

Data Rescue - Professional recovery solution for photos, videos, and documents.

IsoBuster - Multi-format data recovery tool supporting various storage media.

Ontrack EasyRecovery - Advanced recovery tool with comprehensive filtering capabilities.

TestDisk - Free recovery utility focused on partition restoration and disk repair.

Developer Tools / Developer Utilities

Cacher - Cloud-based, team-enabled code snippet manager with Gist sync, VSCode/Atom/Sublime packages and full-featured web client.

Velocity - Offline API documentation tool, similar to Dash for macOS.

Developer Tools / Networking

Fiddler - Web debugging proxy.

Developer Tools / Version Control

SourceTree - Free Git & Mercurial client.

Tower - Professional Git client with advanced features.

Developer Tools / Virtualization

Vagrant - Tool for building and managing virtual machines.

Games / Virtualization

Epic Games - Digital game storefront for PC and Mac.

GOG - DRM-free game store featuring classic and modern titles.

LuaStudio - Free game development tool using Lua/LuaJIT with multi-platform export capabilities.

Origin - EA's digital game distribution platform.

Steam - Leading digital game distribution platform with extensive library management.

Unity - Popular game engine with comprehensive learning resources.

Unreal Engine - Professional game engine with 5% revenue share model.

Graphics / Virtualization

pngquant - Command-line PNG compression utility.

Online Storage / Virtualization

Box - Enterprise cloud storage with support for extended file paths and special characters.

Google Drive - Cloud storage solution integrated with Google ecosystem.

Mega - Encrypted file storage.

Nextcloud - Open source, self-hosted file share and communication platform.

OneDrive - Integrated cloud storage for Windows users.

pCloud - Swiss-based privacy-focused cloud provider with lifetime plans.

Productivity / Virtualization

Cold Turkey - Website blocker with strict enforcement mechanisms.

Ditto - Clipboard manager.

Easy Window Switcher - Fast application instance switcher.

File Juggler - Automated file organization with smart actions and PDF parsing.

Inkdrop - Markdown-focused note-taking application.

Listary - Enhanced file search utility.

Total Commander - Advanced file management utility.

Productivity / Documents

Microsoft Office - Industry-standard productivity suite.

NitroPDF - Feature-rich PDF reader and editor.

Productivity / Email

Mailbird - IMAP and POP3 email client with customization and multi-language support.

Wino Mail - Modern mail client with integrated calendar.

Proxy and VPN Tools / Email

Algo (⭐29k) - Personal IPSEC VPN in the cloud.

Tailscale - Zero config VPN for building secure networks.

Twingate - Modern zero trust network access solution.

WireGuard - Fast, modern, and secure VPN tunnel.

Security / Email

Bitdefender - Comprehensive malware protection suite.

GlassWire - Network security monitoring and visualization tool.

System Explorer - Enhanced task manager with advanced system monitoring.

Terminal / Email

ConEmu (⭐8.6k) - Customizable terminal with tabs, splits, and quake-style dropdown.

FluentTerminal (⭐9.2k) - UWP-based modern terminal emulator.

MobaXterm - Enhanced terminal with X server and SSH client.

MTPuTTY - Multi-tabbed PuTTY client.

Utilities / Email

Acrosync - Native rsync client with automatic uploads and incremental backups.

Bandicam - Desktop and 3D application screen recorder.

Carnac - Keystroke visualization tool for screencasts.

CleanMyPC - System cleanup and optimization utility.

Far - File and archive manager.

FileOptimizer - Lossless file size optimizer for multiple formats.

FreeFileSync - File and folder backup with multiple sync modes.

fselect (⭐4k) - SQL-like file search utility.

Glary Utilities - System optimization and maintenance suite.

HWMonitor - Hardware monitoring for temperatures, voltages, and fan speeds.

IrfanView - Fast and compact image viewer and converter.

Link Shell Extension - Explorer integration for symlink creation.

PowerPlanSwitcher - Quick power schema switcher with AC-plug automation.

Process Explorer - Advanced task manager for handling processes and system resources.

Process Hacker - Comprehensive system monitoring and management tool.

qBittorrent - Free and reliable P2P Bittorrent client.

Retroshare - Secure communications and file sharing platform.

Rufus - Bootable USB creation utility.

SDelete - Secure file deletion command-line utility.

SpaceMonger - Disk space usage visualization tool.

Sysinternals Suite - Advanced Windows system utilities collection.

ueli - Powerful keystroke launcher.

Waltr - iOS media transfer utility without iTunes.

ZoomIt - Screen zoom and annotation tool for presentations.

Video / Email

HandBrake - High performance video encoding and conversion tools.

K-Lite Codecs - Collection of DirectShow filters, VFW/ACM codecs, and tools.

PotPlayer - Feature-rich multimedia player with extensive codec support.

Videotape - Minimalist video player for Windows 10.