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Dec 23 - Dec 29, 2024

Application Launchers

• kunkun (⭐11) - Raycast/Alfred-like launcher with sandboxed extensions

• Wox - Launches apps with web search integration.

Chat Clients

• LegCord - Discord client with Vencord and shelter integration.

• Equicord (⭐328) - Fork of Vencord with additional plugins and features.

Cloud Storage

• Dropbox - Syncs files across devices with version history.

• Google Drive - Enables real-time collaboration on Google Docs, Sheets and Slides.

• OneDrive - Integrates with Microsoft Office for document collaboration.

• Proton Drive - End-to-end encrypted cloud storage from Proton.

Databases Clients

• Another Redis Desktop Manager (⭐31k) - Fast and stable Redis GUI client with cluster, sentinel, SSH support.

Email

• ProtonMail - Encrypted email service with end-to-end encryption.

File Management

• Spacedrive - Cross-platform file manager with cloud integration.

IDEs

• CLion - Debugs and profiles C/C++ code with memory analysis.

• Cursor - AI-powered code editor with codebase understanding and natural language editing.

• DataGrip - Manages multiple databases with query optimization.

• DataSpell - Handles Jupyter notebooks and data visualization.

• GoLand - Specializes in Go debugging and testing.

• IntelliJ IDEA - Focuses on Java enterprise development.

• PearAI - Open source AI code editor with curated integrations of multiple AI tools.

• PhpStorm - Integrates PHP frameworks and debugging tools.

• PyCharm - Provides scientific tools for Python development.

• Rider - Debugs Unity games and .NET applications.

• RubyMine - Tests and profiles Ruby applications.

• WebStorm - Debugs client-side and Node.js applications.

• Windsurf - Agentic IDE with AI flows, multi-file editing and deep contextual awareness.

Password Managers

• 1Password - Premium password manager with secure vault and team features.

• Proton Pass - Zero-knowledge encrypted password manager.

• Vaultwarden (⭐40k) - Lightweight Bitwarden server implementation.

Terminal

• Warp - AI-powered terminal with IDE-like features and team collaboration.

Nov 18 - Nov 24, 2024

Graphics

• GIMP - Feature-rich image editor.

• Paint.NET - Feature-rich image editing tool.

System Utilities

• HTTrack - Offline website browser and mirror utility.

Terminal

• PuTTY - SSH and telnet client.

• WezTerm - GPU-accelerated terminal emulator and multiplexer.

Text Editors

• Sublime Text - Advanced text editor with extensive plugin ecosystem.

Nov 04 - Nov 10, 2024

API Development

• Insomnia - Tests APIs with GraphQL support.

Browsers

• Ungoogled Chromium (⭐21k) - Removes Google integration and tracking.

Command Line Tools

• btop4win (⭐867) - Windows port of the famous btop resource monitor.

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

Customization

• Classic Start (⭐30) - Restores traditional Start Menu interface.

• TranslucentTB (⭐16k) - Makes taskbar transparent.

• YASB (⭐415) - Creates customizable status bars.

Databases Clients

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

Game Stores

• Gale (⭐142) - Modern and lightweight mod manager for Thunderstore.

IDEs

• JetBrains Toolbox App - Controls JetBrains IDE installations and updates.

Productivity

• AutoHotkey - Automation scripting language for Windows.

• Kaas (⭐29) - Privacy-focused LLM client for multiple AI services.

Screen Capture

• Greenshot (⭐4.1k) - Screenshot capture and editing tool.

System Utilities

• neohtop (⭐4.6k) - Modern system monitor built with Svelte and Rust.

• SetToStartup - Startup program management utility.

Terminal

• Alacritty (⭐57k) - Cross-platform, GPU-accelerated terminal emulator.

• mRemoteNG - Multi-protocol remote connections manager.

Text Editors

• Notepad2 - Lightweight Notepad replacement with enhanced features.

Version Control

• GitLight (⭐777) - Open-source GitHub & GitLab notifications client.

Oct 21 - Oct 27, 2024

API Development

• Bruno - Tests APIs with Git version control integration.

Chat Clients

• Franz - Combines multiple chat services into one app.

• Matrix - Network for secure, decentralized communication.

• Revolt - Chat platform built with modern web tech.

• Element - Client for the Matrix protocol.

• Telegram - Messaging platform focused on speed and security.

• Threema - Swiss messaging platform with open source code.

Sep 30 - Oct 06, 2024

Productivity

• Timelens - Cross-platform time tracking software.

Terminal

• Hyper - Terminal built on web technologies.

Sep 23 - Sep 29, 2024

Audio

• Nora - Plays and manages music.

Browsers

• Arc - Organizes tabs vertically for improved productivity.

• Ladybird - Built with a new browser engine from scratch.

• Zen Browser - Firefox-based with community modifications.

System Utilities

• PowerToys - Microsoft's power user toolkit.

• SyncThing - Peer-to-peer file synchronization tool.

Video Utilities

• Kdenlive - Video editor focused on transitions and effects.

Sep 16 - Sep 22, 2024

Audio

• Mp3tag - Edits music metadata and tags.

System Utilities

• Everything - Instant file search utility.

• WinFindr - Multi-term file and registry search utility.

Sep 09 - Sep 15, 2024

Audio

• Cider - Streams Apple Music.

Cloud Storage

• Sync - Stores data exclusively in Canadian data centers for privacy compliance.

Compression

• NanaZip - Windows-optimized 7-Zip variant.

Email

• BlueMail - Cross-platform email client with modern interface.

• Postbox - Advanced email management application.

Game Stores

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

Graphics

• Inkscape - Professional vector graphics editor.

Office Suites

• WPS Office - Offers mobile-desktop sync with built-in PDF tools.

Productivity

• Keywiz - Real-time keystroke visualization tool.

Proxy and VPN Tools

• Cloudflare WARP - Fast, free VPN and DNS.

Screen Capture

• Fraps - DirectX/OpenGL game recording utility.

• LICEcap - Animated GIF screen capture tool.

• ShareX - Feature-rich screen capture and sharing tool.

• Snipping Tool - Built-in Windows screenshot utility.

Security

• 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.

System Utilities

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

• Process Monitor - Real-time system activity monitoring tool.

• rimraf - Deep deletion module for handling long file paths.

• Speccy - Detailed hardware information utility.

• Unlocker - File unlock utility.

Terminal

• Kitty - Enhanced PuTTY with additional features.

Version Control

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

Virtualization

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

Sep 02 - Sep 08, 2024

API Development

• Hoppscotch - Tests APIs with real-time collaboration features.

• HTTP Toolkit - Intercepts and modifies HTTP traffic.

• Postman - Tests APIs with automated test scripts and monitoring.

Audio

• Dopamine - Plays and organizes music.

• musikcube - Plays music through terminal.

Backup

• Kopia - Creates incremental backups with client-side encryption and cloud support.

Chat Clients

• Beeper - Combines WhatsApp, Slack, Telegram, Signal, X, Instagram, SMS into one app.

• Vencord - The cutest Discord client mod with lots of plugins.

Cloud Storage

• Streamshare - Provides 1.5 TB storage with focus on media streaming.

Command Line Tools

• Chocolatey - Package manager for Windows.

• winget - Official Windows package manager from Microsoft.

Compression

• PeaZip - Archive manager with compression format support.

Customization

• EarTrumpet - Controls volume per application.

Databases Clients

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

IDEs

• Android Studio - Develops and tests Android applications.

• Eclipse - Supports plugin-based development workflows.

• NetBeans IDE - Emphasizes modular Java development.

• Visual Studio - Builds Windows and cloud applications.

• Visual Studio Code - Customizes development with extensions.

Proxy and VPN Tools

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

Terminal

• Cmder - Console emulator with clink shell integration.

Text Editors

• GVim - Highly configurable text editor optimized for efficiency.

• LazyVim - Customizable Neovim configuration framework.

Video Utilities

• mpv - Script-based media player with extensive keyboard controls.

Aug 26 - Sep 01, 2024

Application Launchers

• Flow Launcher - Searches files and launches apps with plugin extensibility.

• Keypirinha - Launches apps through fuzzy search and keyboard shortcuts.

• Listary - Searches files with advanced filters and indexing.

• ueli - Powerful keystroke launcher.

Audio

• Audacity - Records and edits audio.

• AudioNodes - Produces music with mixing, effects, MIDI and synthesis.

• Foobar2000 - Plays audio with customization options.

• Mixxx - Mixes music for DJs.

• MusicBrainz Picard - Identifies and tags music files.

Backup

• Duplicati - Stores encrypted backups online.

• Restic - Backs up data to various storage types.

Chat Clients

• Discord - Voice and text chat platform.

• Waow - WhatsApp Web client with extra features.

Cloud Storage

• Mega - Encrypts files before they leave your device.

• Nextcloud - Lets you host your own cloud storage and communication server.

• pCloud - Offers one-time payment for lifetime storage access.

Compression

• 7-Zip - File archiver with multiple format support.

• Bandizip - Archive manager with multiple format support.

• Riot - Compresses images with multiple optimization options.

• WinRAR - Compresses, backs up and splits files.

Customization

• 7+ Taskbar Tweaker - Modifies Windows taskbar behavior.

• Komorebi - Tiles windows dynamically.

• QTTabBar - Adds tabs to Explorer.

• Rainmeter - Displays customizable skins and widgets.

• Wallpaper Engine - Animated wallpapers for you dekstop.

• WindHawk - A list of useful software Tweaks.

• ZBar - Manages taskbars across multiple monitors.

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.

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

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

Developer Utilities

• Cacher - Syncs and organizes code snippets with Gist integration and IDE plugins.

• Mamp - Runs Apache, MySQL and PHP stack locally.

• Pieces - Uses AI to help capture, organize and reuse code snippets and dev resources.

• Velocity - Browses and searches API documentation without internet connection.

• Xampp - Bundles Apache, MariaDB, PHP and Perl for local development.

Email

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

• Mailspring - Modern email client built on web technologies.

• Thunderbird - Feature-rich email client with minimalist design.

• Wino Mail - Modern mail client with integrated calendar.

File Management

• FileZilla - FTP, FTPS and SFTP client.

• One Commander - Modern file manager with miller columns.

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

• Xftp 7 - Flexible and lightweight SFTP/FTP client.

Game Stores

• Epic Games - Digital game storefront for PC and Mac.

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

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

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

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

• 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

• Aseprite - Professional pixel art and animation tool.

• 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.

• pngquant - Command-line PNG compression utility.

Networking

• Fiddler - Web debugging proxy.

• Wireshark - Network protocol analyzer.

Office Suites

• FreeOffice - Reads and writes Microsoft Office file formats with high compatibility.

• LibreOffice - Handles complex document formatting and supports extensive file formats.

• Microsoft Office - Provides real-time collaboration and cloud integration across apps.

• NitroPDF - Converts and edits PDFs with OCR capabilities.

• OnlyOffice - Enables document co-editing with version control.

• OpenOffice - Focuses on stability and legacy format support.

• Sumatra PDF - Opens documents instantly with minimal memory usage.

Password Managers

• Bitwarden - Open-source password manager with encrypted vault.

• Padloc - End-to-end encrypted password manager.

Productivity

• Cold Turkey - Website blocker with strict enforcement mechanisms.

• Easy Window Switcher - Fast application instance switcher.

• f.lux - Automatic screen color temperature adjustment.

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

• Inkdrop - Markdown-focused note-taking application.

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

• KatMouse - Universal scrolling utility for Windows.

• MultiCommander - Professional file manager.

• Ninite - Streamlined software installation utility.

• 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.

Proxy and VPN Tools

• 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.

Screen Capture

• ZoomIt - Screen zoom and annotation tool for presentations.

Security

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

• Bitdefender - Comprehensive malware protection suite.

• Cryptomator - Client-side encryption for cloud files.

• ENCRYPTO - File encryption utility.

• GlassWire - Network security monitoring and visualization tool.

• NetLimiter - Internet traffic control and monitoring tool.

• SpyBot - Malware and spyware detection and removal.

• System Explorer - Enhanced task manager with advanced system monitoring.

• Tor Project - Anonymous communication network.

• Viscosity - Enterprise-ready OpenVPN client.

System Utilities

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

• Carnac - Keystroke visualization tool for screencasts.

• CleanMyPC - System cleanup and optimization utility.

• CPU-Z - CPU monitoring and information tool.

• Econap - System sleep prevention utility.

• 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.

• GPU-Z - GPU monitoring and information tool.

• 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.

• SpeedCrunch - Powerful scientific calculator.

• Sysinternals Suite - Advanced Windows system utilities collection.

• Waltr - iOS media transfer utility without iTunes.

• WizTree - Fast disk space analyzer.

Terminal

• ConEmu (⭐8.7k) - 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.

• Terminus - Configurable terminal built on web technologies.

• Windows Terminal - Official Microsoft terminal.

Text Editors

• Neovim - Modern, extensible terminal-based editor.

• Notepad++ - Feature-rich source code editor.

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.

• SourceTree - Free Git & Mercurial client.

• TortoiseGit - Git client with full shell integration.

• Tower - Professional Git client with advanced features.

Video Utilities

• DaVinci Resolve - Complete video production suite with color grading, VFX, and audio tools.

• HandBrake - Converts videos between formats with compression options.

• K-Lite Codecs - Adds support for playing most video and audio formats.

• Olive Video Editor - Node-based video editor with real-time effects.

• PotPlayer - Media player with hardware acceleration and streaming capabilities.

• ScreenToGif - Records screen areas and saves as GIF or video.

• Shotcut - Video editor with native timeline filtering.

• Shutter Encoder - Converts between hundreds of media formats with processing options.

• SMPlayer - Remembers settings per video file.

• SRTEd - Creates and edits SRT subtitle files.

• Videotape - Plays videos with minimal interface and controls.

• VLC - Plays damaged/incomplete media files and network streams.

Virtualization

• Podman Desktop - Open source desktop containerization alternative to Docker.

• Vagrant - Tool for building and managing virtual machines.