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Jul 14, 2023
Software / Command Line Tools
- Clipboard (⭐3.7k) - Cut, copy, and paste anything, anywhere, all from the command line. (GNU GPLv3 (⭐3.7k))
Software / Text Editors
Jun 22, 2022
Software / Web Applications
- Healthchecks - Cron job monitoring service. (BSD 3-clause (⭐6.3k))
Jun 08, 2022
Software / File Management
- WinSCP (⭐1.9k) - SFTP and FTP client for Windows (GNU GPLv3 (⭐1.9k))
Software / Utilities
- Espanso (⭐7.7k) - A cross-playform text expander (GNU GPLv3 (⭐7.7k))
Mar 24, 2022
Software / Office
- Open Office (⭐771) - Provides a full featured office productivity suite based on open standards. (Apache License 2.0 (⭐771))
Software / Text Editors
- VS Code (⭐148k) - A source-code editor made by Microsoft (MIT (⭐148k))
Apr 23, 2021
Software / Web Applications
- Cloverleaf - An open source app to replace your password manager without storing your passwords anywhere. (MIT (⭐39))
Apr 03, 2021
Software / File Sharing
- Sharry - Convinient file sharing web application that allows you to upload files and get a url back that can then be shared. (GNU GPLv3+ (⭐577))
Mar 17, 2021
Resources / Documentaries
Mar 04, 2021
Software / Other
- IP2Trace (⭐19) - A traceroute tools that displaying geolocation information using IP2Location database. (MIT (⭐19))
Feb 19, 2021
Software / Command Line Tools
- SimpleLocalize (⭐38) - Open source tool for managing i18n keys in software projects.
Nov 27, 2020
Software / Graphics
- Pinta - Gtk# clone of Paint.NET. (MIT (⭐1.5k))
Nov 25, 2020
Software / Video
- MPV - Customizable multimedia player with scripting support. (GNU GPLv2 (⭐23k))
Oct 19, 2020
Software / Web Applications
- Dnote - A simple command line notebook with multi-device sync and web interface. (GNU AGPLv3 (⭐2.5k))
May 11, 2020
Software / Command Line Tools
- GNU stow - GNU Stow is a symlink farm manager which takes distinct packages of software and/or data located in separate directories on the filesystem, and makes them appear to be installed in the same place. (GNU GPLv3 (⭐14k))
Software / Text Editors
- vim - Vim is a highly configurable text editor built to make creating and changing any kind of text very efficient. (GNU GPL compatible)
Apr 06, 2020
Software / Utilities
- Grayscale Mode (⭐73) - An open source macOS app that lets you quickly toggle grayscale filter right from your menu bar or using a keyboard shortcut (⌥⌘G). (MIT (⭐73))
Feb 21, 2020
Software / Audio
- Nuclear Music Player - Streaming music player that finds music from free sources automatically. (GNU AGPLv3 (⭐10k))
Feb 19, 2020
Software / Graphics
- ExifCleaner - GUI app to remove exif metadata from images and videos with simple drag and drop. (MIT (⭐1.3k))
Dec 04, 2019
Software / File Management
- Filestash - A Dropbox-like web client where users can bring their own backend (FTP, SFTP, Webdav, S3, Minio, ...). (GNU AGPLv3 (⭐8.1k))
Mar 06, 2019
Software / Audio
Software / Communication
- Conversations - XMPP/Jabber client for Android. (GNU GPLv3 (⭐4.2k))
Software / Web Applications
- GNU social - Microblogging server written in PHP. (GNU GPLv3)
- Wallabag - Save and classify articles. Read them later. Freely. (MIT (⭐8.6k))
Dec 22, 2018
Software / Communication
- Mattermost - Open source, private cloud alternative to Slack. (Licensing)
- Signal - Private messaging and calling for desktop, Android, and iOS. (GNU GPLv3 (⭐24k))
Software / File Sharing
- qBittorrent - Easy to use BitTorrent client. (GNU GPLv2+)
Software / IDEs
- IntelliJ IDEA Community Edition (⭐16k) - Java/Android IDE with the goal of maximizing developer productivity. (Apache License 2.0 (⭐16k))
Software / Office
- Zathura - Highly customizable and functional document viewer. It provides a minimalistic and space saving interface as well as an easy usage that mainly focuses on keyboard interaction. (zlib License)
Resources / Events
- Software Freedom Day - Annual worldwide celebration of free software with the aim of increasing awareness of free software and its virtues.
Resources / Organizations
- Digital Freedom Foundation - Promotes access to knowledge via technology.
- Outreachy - Helps people from underrepresented backgrounds find internships with FOSS software companies.
Dec 15, 2018
Software / Other
- Simple Mobile Tools - Android apps with customizable widgets, without annoying ads and unnecessary permissions.
Nov 18, 2018
Hardware / Hardware Resources
- Linux Preloaded - Hand-picked list of vendors from many regions that sell computers preinstalled with free software.
Oct 28, 2018
Software / Screencasting
- ShareX - Screen capture, file sharing and productivity tool. (GNU GPLv3 (⭐25k))
Oct 03, 2018
Software / Utilities
- Markdownify - A minimal Markdown editor. (MIT (⭐891))
Sep 22, 2018
Software / Utilities
- Search Deflector - A small program that redirects searches made from the Windows Start Menu or Cortana to whatever browser and search engine you prefer. (MIT (⭐888))
Aug 27, 2018
Resources / Articles
- Software Freedom - Short, simple explanation of why free software is important from Devuan.
Aug 12, 2018
Hardware / Hardware Resources
- disaster.radio - Off-grid, solar-powered, long-range mesh network built on free software and affordable, open hardware.
Aug 09, 2018
Resources / People
- Maxime Lathuilière - Reorganizing information and resources through libre software to enable a free society.
Aug 01, 2018
Software / Video
- Kodi - Home Theater software and entertainment hub. (GNU GPLv2 (⭐16k))
Jul 07, 2018
Resources / Talks
Jul 04, 2018
Software / Web Applications
- MetaGer - Private search engine created by a non-profit that uses green electricity for its servers. (GNU AGPLv3)
Jun 27, 2018
Software / Web Applications
- Inventaire - Share books with friends and communities. (GNU AGPLv3 (⭐386))
Jun 25, 2018
Software / Other
- Disroot - Hosted versions of many of the services on this list. (Multiple licenses)
Resources / Blogs
- BrainBlasted's Privacy and Free Software Blog - Practical look at issues involving free software and privacy.
Jun 24, 2018
Hardware / Companies
- Aleph Objects - Respects Your Freedom (RYF) certified 3D printer built with libre hardware and software.
- Libiquity - Designs and develops embedded software and firmware systems.
- ThinkPenguin - Modern laptops, desktops, and printers that contain no proprietary software.
- Vikings - Hosting company powered by Libreboot firmware, libre software, and green energy that also sells hardware.
Hardware / Hardware Resources
- Respects Your Freedom Hardware Certification - Requirements to qualify for the Free Software Foundation's RYF certification.
Jun 14, 2018
Resources / Businesses
- Bytemark - Transparent UK hosting company that offers a 50% discount for anyone publishing free software.
Resources / Organizations
- Peers - Community that helps support and grow free projects.
- TuxFamily - No cost hosting and other services for libre projects.
Jun 04, 2018
Software / Payments
May 28, 2018
Software / Operating Systems
- Debian - One of the earliest UNIX-like operating systems with a commitment to keeping nonfree software out of its system. (DFSG)
- LineageOS - Android distribution for phones and tablets and successor of CyanogenMod. (Multiple licenses)
May 22, 2018
Software / Audio
- LMMS - Complete digital audio workstation. (GNU GPLv2+ (⭐6.8k))
May 12, 2018
Resources / Organizations
- Free Software Movement Karnataka - Group in Bengaluru, India that spreads awareness about free software.
- Free Software Movement of India - Coalition of free software organizations in India.
May 10, 2018
Resources / Other Lists
- Awesome Humane Tech (⭐2.9k) - List of projects focusing on ethics, transparency, and privacy.
May 04, 2018
Software / Command Line Tools
- ranger - Minimal, lightweight, and aesthetically pleasing file explorer for GNU/Linux. It runs in the terminal window, so it fits in well with window managers such as i3. vi key bindings allow for quick operations to be performed, including rename and delete. (GNU GPLv3 (⭐14k))
Software / Other
Software / Web Applications
- Mastodon - Decentralized social network server. (GNU AGPLv3 (⭐42k))
Software / Web Servers
- nginx - HTTP and reverse proxy server, a mail proxy server, and a generic TCP/UDP proxy server. (2-clause BSD-like license)
May 02, 2018
Resources / Articles
- 'Libre' Software: Turning Fads into Institutions? - Academic article presenting an economic analysis of libre software and its sustainability.
Apr 30, 2018
Hardware / Hardware Resources
- h-node - Database of hardware that works with a fully free operating system.
Apr 03, 2018
Software / Command Line Tools
- Logdissect (⭐129) - CLI utility and Python API for analyzing log files and other data. (MIT (⭐129))
Mar 13, 2018
Software / Communication
- Tutanota - Encrypted email at no cost with support for business accounts. (GNU GPLv3 (⭐5.4k))
Mar 11, 2018
Software / Web Applications
- PeerTube - Decentralized video streaming service. (GNU AGPLv3)
Resources / Organizations
- April - Promouvoir et défendre le logiciel libre.
Jan 03, 2018
Software / Other
- OpenMapTiles - Set of open-source tools for self-hosting of OpenStreetMap maps in more than 50 languages. It provides both raster as well as vector tiles, WMS and WMTS services for GIS programs, support for JavaScript viewers and mobile SDK. (BSD (⭐2k))
Dec 24, 2017
Software / Command Line Tools
- asciinema - Terminal session recorder. (GNU GPLv3 (⭐12k))
Dec 23, 2017
Hardware / Companies
- Purism - Privacy, security, and freedom focused computers and software.
Dec 22, 2017
Software / Operating Systems
- PureOS - FSF endorsed derivative of Debian. (Multiple licenses)
Dec 20, 2017
Resources / Organizations
- Snowdrift.coop - Crowdmatching for public goods.
Dec 19, 2017
Software / Web Applications
- Lobsters - Link aggregation and discussion with downvote explanations. (BSD 3-clause (⭐3.5k))
Resources / Organizations
- Framasoft - Network dedicated to globally promoting free software, innovative projects, and a world of sharing and cooperation.
Nov 20, 2017
Resources / Organizations
- Open Source Hardware Association - Promotes hardware that respects user freedom.
Resources / Other Lists
- Awesome Self-Hosted (⭐139k) - List of FLOSS network services and web applications which can be hosted locally.
- Awesome Sysadmin (⭐19k) - List of free software sysadmin tools.
Oct 01, 2017
Hardware / Companies
- Raptor Computing Systems - Desktops, motherboards, and other parts utilizing the IBM POWER9 processor and OpenBMC firmware.
Aug 07, 2017
Software / Graphics
Software / Web Applications
- Phabricator - Code management platform (similar to GitLab) built with PHP. (Apache License 2.0 (⭐12k))
Resources / Licensing
- FOSSology - License compliance toolkit for software projects.
Aug 05, 2017
Software / Web Applications
- Etherpad - Collaborative document editing in real-time. (Apache License 2.0 (⭐14k))
Jul 30, 2017
Resources / Discovery
- freepost - Everything related to free culture.
Jul 29, 2017
Software / Web Applications
- Ghost - Hackable platform for building and running online publications. (MIT (⭐43k))
Jul 09, 2017
Software / Communication
- Matrix - Open standard for decentralised, persistent, and interoperable communications. (Apache License 2.0 (⭐11k))
Jul 08, 2017
Software / Web Applications
- Weblate - Translation management system with version control integration. (GNU GPLv3 (⭐3.7k))
Jul 04, 2017
Software / Audio
- Libre.fm - Stream, download, remix, and share music for free. (GNU AGPLv3)
Jul 02, 2017
Hardware / Companies
- Technoethical - Laptops, adapters, and mobile devices compatible with free operating systems.
Jun 30, 2017
Software / Web Applications
- NotABug.org - Collaboration platform for freely licensed projects. (MIT)
Jun 25, 2017
Software / Communication
Jun 24, 2017
Software / Communication
- Jitsi Meet - Secure video conferencing and desktop sharing using WebRTC. (Apache License 2.0 (⭐20k))
Jun 20, 2017
Software / Web Applications
- Gogs - Lightweight, cross-platform, self-hosted Git service. (MIT (⭐43k))
- MediaGoblin - Publishing platform for all types of media. (GNU AGPLv3)
- MediaWiki - Wiki software that can organize and serve large amounts of frequently accessed data. (GNU GPLv2+)
Resources / Organizations
- FSF India - Indian sister site for the FSF.
- Software Freedom Conservancy - Charity that helps promote, improve, develop, and defend free, libre, and open source software projects.
- Software Freedom Law Center - Provider of no-cost legal services to free, libre, and open source software creators.
Jun 18, 2017
Resources / Articles
- Free Software - Wikipedia entry on the topic of free software.
Jun 15, 2017
Software / Communication
- Tox - Encrypted and distributed messaging platform with voice, video, and screen sharing. (GNU GPLv3 (⭐2k))
Jun 14, 2017
Software / Web Applications
- OpenStreetMap - Map of the world created by users and released under an open license. (GNU GPLv2)
Jun 10, 2017
Resources / Discovery
- Free GNU/Linux Distributions - Entirely free distributions.
Jun 08, 2017
Software / Operating Systems
Jun 06, 2017
Resources / Licensing
- gplenforced.org - Community-oriented GPL enforcement.
May 28, 2017
Software / Utilities
- Sandman - Lets you know when to turn off the computer and sleep based on calculated sleep cycles. (MIT (⭐505))
May 27, 2017
Software / Audio
- mStream - Suite of software for syncing and streaming music across multiple devices. (GNU GPLv3 (⭐2k))
May 25, 2017
Software / Web Applications
- Neocities - GeoCities for the modern world. (BSD 2-clause (⭐1.1k))
Apr 16, 2017
Software / Audio
- Audacity - Sound recording and post-processing. (GNU GPLv2+)
Software / Command Line Tools
- Cygwin - Unix-like environment for Windows, providing access to a number of tools commonly found on Linux systems. (GNU GPLv3)
- PuTTY - Remote terminal emulator that connects over SSH, Telnet, SCP, and rlogin protocols as well as raw socket connections. (MIT)
Software / Communication
- Mail-in-a-Box - Easy-to-deploy mail server package for cloud computers. (CC0 (⭐12k))
- ProtonMail - Secure web-based email service. (MIT (⭐3.8k))
Software / File Management
- 7-Zip - File archiver for creating and opening compressed files. (GNU LGPLv2.1+)
- FileZilla - Universal FTP solution. (GNU GPLv2+)
Software / Graphics
- Blender - 3D creation suite for modeling, simulation, and animation. (GNU GPLv2+)
- Piskel - Online sprite editor. (Apache License 2.0 (⭐28))
Software / Office
- LibreOffice - Office suite with word processor, spreadsheet, and presentation programs. (MPLv2)
Software / Payments
- Electrum - Lightweight Bitcoin client that provides wallet recovery, decentralized servers, and offline storage. (MIT (⭐6.5k))
Software / Scientific Work
- DocEar - Literature management using mind mapping technology. (GNU GPLv2+ (⭐287))
- JabRef - Manages references and attached PDFs using BibTeX/BibLaTeX. Includes support for LibreOffice. (MIT (⭐3.1k))
Software / Screencasting
- OBS Studio - Screen recorder and video streaming application for all platforms. (GNU GPLv2 (⭐49k))
- SimpleScreenRecorder - Highly customisable GUI screencasting program. (GNU GPLv3)
Software / Text Editors
- Notepad++ - Extensible text and source code editor. (GNU GPLv2+)
Software / Utilities
Software / Video
- NewPipe - Lightweight YouTube frontend for Android. (GNU GPLv3 (⭐25k))
- youtube-dl - Feature-rich command line program to download videos from YouTube and other video sites. (Unlicense (⭐121k))
Software / Virtualization
- VirtualBox - Feature rich virtualization tools with support for many operating systems. (GNU GPLv2)
Software / Web Applications
- WordPress - Blog publishing platform and content management system. (GNU GPLv2+)
Software / Web Servers
- Apache HTTP Server - Secure, efficient, and extensible web server. (Apache License 2.0)
- lighttpd - Optimized for speed-critical environments while remaining standards-compliant, secure and flexible. (Revised BSD license)
Resources / Discovery
- Free Software Directory - Over 15,000 free software packages.
Resources / Events
- LibrePlanet - Annual conference on free software.
Resources / Organizations
- Free Software Foundation - Nonprofit with a worldwide mission to promote computer user freedom.
- FSFE - European sister site for the FSF.
- FSFLA - Latin American sister site for the FSF.
- GNU - Home of the GNU/Linux operating system.
Resources / Talks