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Decentralized CAPTCHA for enhanced web security
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298Last commit
9 hours agoLicense
Apache-2.0
A blockchain-based CAPTCHA solution offering improved security, user experience, and resistance to bot attacks for web applications.
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Self-hosted AI coding agent that opens real PRs
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206Last commit
2 hours agoLicense
FCL-1.0
Source-available, self-hosted AI coding agent that connects to your repo, tools, and chat to investigate issues and open reviewable PRs on your own infrastructure.
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Open-source changelog & roadmap platform for teams
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298Last commit
6 months agoLicense
Apache-2.0
Self-hostable changelog and roadmap platform with community voting, automated newsletters, and kanban boards. Deploy with Docker in minutes.
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Track coding time and boost developer productivity
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249Last commit
3 days agoLicense
AGPL-3.0
Monitor your coding sessions, analyze productivity patterns, and gain insights into your development workflow with comprehensive time tracking statistics.
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Transform idle cash into competitive yield for startups
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249Last commit
5 months agoLicense
MIT
High-yield treasury management for startups earning 8% APY with insurance coverage up to $1M. Open US/EU accounts instantly with full liquidity and no minimums.
Cut billing costs with open-source subscription management
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231Last commit
6 months agoLicense
AGPL-3.0
Replace expensive billing solutions with open-source software. Automate subscriptions, accept multiple payments including crypto, and gain real-time revenue insights.
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Effortless blogging for developers and tech enthusiasts
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253Last commit
5 months agoLicense
AGPL-3.0
A minimalist, markdown-based blogging platform designed for developers, featuring syntax highlighting and seamless Git integration.
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Personal blogging platform that meets you where you write
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188Last commit
2 hours agoLicense
MIT
Publish blog posts by email, from Obsidian, iA Writer, the web editor, CLI, or API. Includes RSS, email subscribers, analytics, custom domains, and full export.
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Scale document creation with automated workflows
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164Last commit
2 months agoLicense
AGPL-3.0
Complete document lifecycle management with automated generation, approval workflows, e-signatures, and branded templates. Create professional documents at scale.
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GDPR-compliant bot protection without user friction
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187Last commit
6 hours agoLicense
Unknown
Privacy-first CAPTCHA service that blocks bots while keeping forms accessible. No puzzles, no tracking, no cookies - just invisible cryptographic protection.
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Generate legal policies directly from TypeScript code
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162Last commit
22 days agoLicense
Apache-2.0
Open-source policy-as-code framework that lets developers create privacy policies, terms of service, and legal agreements using TypeScript with built-in GDPR/CCPA compliance.
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Effortlessly manage tasks, projects, and teams
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247Last commit
1 year agoLicense
AGPL-3.0
A versatile project management platform that combines task organization, team collaboration, and workflow automation in one intuitive interface.
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Privacy-first, cookieless analytics without consent banners
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174Last commit
1 day agoLicense
AGPL-3.0
GDPR-compliant web analytics with real-time insights, session replay, and funnel tracking. No cookies, no tracking, no consent banners required.
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Fast, secure, and free personal note-taking app
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178Last commit
19 days agoLicense
Unknown
OpenNotas is a multi-platform, end-to-end encrypted note-taking app that offers simplicity, synchronization, and offline functionality.
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Secure open source messaging for professional teams
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163Last commit
2 hours agoLicense
AGPL-3.0
Free Matrix-based messenger with end-to-end encryption, multi-platform bridges, and on-premise deployment. Connect across 30+ networks securely.
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Secure, scalable server access management for DevOps
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169Last commit
22 days agoLicense
BUSL-1.1
Centralized platform for managing SSH access, enhancing security, and streamlining server administration for DevOps teams.
Secure, scalable chat server for modern applications
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158Last commit
5 days agoLicense
GPL-3.0
Open source chat server with end-to-end encryption, clustering support, and comprehensive messaging features for building real-time communication apps
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Create and manage forms with ease
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183Last commit
1 year agoLicense
Apache-2.0
Formizee is an open-source platform for designing, building, and analyzing forms, offering an affordable all-in-one solution
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Launch your personal website in minutes, no coding required
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227Last commit
4 months agoLicense
AGPL-3.0
Free site builder to create a personal website with articles, projects, email capture, and analytics. Open source, fast, and beautifully designed.
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Type-safe feature flags and remote config for developers
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167Last commit
1 year agoLicense
AGPL-3.0
Abby offers open-source, fully typed feature flagging and remote configuration for React and Next.js, with multi-environment testing and debugging tools.
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Transform documentation with developer-focused simplicity
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113Last commit
7 hours agoLicense
MIT
Create powerful, interactive documentation with hot reloading, TypeScript support, custom components, and built-in API docs generation.
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Self-hosted project management with boards and test tracking
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104Last commit
12 hours agoLicense
AGPL-3.0
Self-hosted, open-source project management tool with boards, milestones, portals, time tracking, and test management on your own infrastructure.
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Transform long URLs into beautiful, trackable short links
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92Last commit
17 hours agoLicense
MIT
Open-source URL shortener with analytics, custom domains, QR codes, and link-in-bio pages. Create branded short links with detailed tracking insights.
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Privacy-friendly web analytics for data-driven decisions
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129Last commit
6 months agoLicense
AGPL-3.0
Prisme offers customizable, GDPR-compliant web analytics with real-time insights, unlimited data retention, and bot filtering.
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Privacy-first analytics you own completely
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83Last commit
3 days agoLicense
MIT
Self-hosted or managed web analytics with zero external dependencies. Cookie-free tracking, full data sovereignty, and single binary deployment for organizations that own their data.
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AWS-compatible cloud APIs on infrastructure you control
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84Last commit
2 hours agoLicense
AGPL-3.0
Spinifex recreates EC2, S3, EBS, VPC, IAM, and more on your own hardware, so AWS-built software runs unchanged without touching a hyperscaler.
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Free, self-hosted personal finance app for long-term planning
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108Last commit
2 days agoLicense
MIT
YAFFA is a powerful, open-source budget app for managing expenses, budgets, and investments with secure self-hosting.
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Lightweight, accessible product tours built for React developers
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61Last commit
2 months agoLicense
MIT
Headless React tour library with WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility, TypeScript support, and pre-styled components. Under 8KB gzipped with full customization control.
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Self-hosted uptime monitoring that runs on your hardware, not their servers
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74Last commit
3 days agoLicense
MIT
Deploy your own uptime and performance monitoring with HTTP/ICMP checks, multi-region probes, and custom status pages. MIT licensed, runs on minimal hardware.
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Self-hosted CRM for business development teams
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74Last commit
4 days agoLicense
MIT
Pipeline management, deal workspace, contacts, and two-way Gmail for BD teams. Runs on your own infrastructure, MIT licensed, no per-seat fees.
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Organize and access your bookmarks seamlessly in the cloud
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75Last commit
15 days agoLicense
AGPL-3.0
Cloud-based bookmark manager that lets you save, categorize, and access your web favorites from any device with smart organization features
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Ship features while you sleep with autonomous AI agents
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75Last commit
2 months agoLicense
Apache-2.0
Deploy AI agents that build features, fix bugs, and handle complex workflows overnight. Wake up to tested code and ready-to-review pull requests.
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Transcribe meetings and voice notes with local AI, no bots required
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66Last commit
3 months agoLicense
MIT
Free, open-source AI note-taker that transcribes meetings and voice notes locally using Whisper and Parakeet. Works on Mac, Windows, and mobile without invasive bots.
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Securely save and access your favorite links across devices
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105Last commit
4 months agoLicense
MIT
A privacy-focused bookmark manager that encrypts your saved links, allowing you to access them anytime, anywhere, on any device with complete control.
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Markdown that mounts real applications
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64Last commit
15 days agoLicense
MIT
Markdown Document with Mounted Applications, the open-source format that turns AI responses into interactive documents. Forms, tables, approval gates and charts render straight from the chat, no custom UI per use case.
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Code-first email platform that deploys to your AWS
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56Last commit
14 hours agoLicense
AGPL-3.0
Build email templates as React components and automations in TypeScript. Deploy to your AWS account with SES integration. Marketing teams edit content without code.
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Open-source project management inspired by Basecamp
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69Last commit
17 days agoLicense
AGPL-3.0
A self-hosted project management tool offering task management, file sharing, event tracking, and team collaboration features in an intuitive interface.
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End-to-end encrypted location sharing for groups
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53Last commit
22 days agoLicense
AGPL-3.0
Share your real-time location with family and friends using end-to-end encryption, geofence alerts, travel history, and multi-device tracking.
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Build complex automations without code, deploy anywhere with full control
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53Last commit
1 month agoLicense
MIT
Open-source no-code automation platform for logistics, chatbots, and AI agents. Deploy on cloud, self-host, or hybrid with complete data sovereignty and modular workflow design.
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Email inbox API built for AI agents and workflows
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38Last commit
6 days agoLicense
MIT
Provides AI agents with real email inboxes via REST API. Create inboxes instantly, send and receive messages, search threads, and handle attachments programmatically.
Streamline investor relations and fundraising management
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61Last commit
6 months agoLicense
AGPL-3.0
Open source platform for managing investor updates, KPIs, fundraising pipeline and data rooms. Keep stakeholders informed and organized.
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Privacy-focused note-taking made simple and fast
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67Last commit
7 months agoLicense
GPL-2.0
Justnote is a secure note-taking app that lets you easily create and sync notes across devices while maintaining full control of your data.
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