Open Source Productivity & Utilities
A curated collection of the best open source everyday desktop and mobile utilities for notes, tasks, files, email, passwords, automation, screen capture, and keeping a machine tidy and fast..
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Handcrafted minimal bookmark manager with advanced tagging system
Stars
1,337Last commit
2 days agoLicense
MIT
A private, open-source bookmark manager for power users and large libraries, with a powerful, clutter-free UI.
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Transform team email into efficient collaborative workflows
Stars
1,760Last commit
8 months agoLicense
AGPL-3.0
Streamline team communication with shared inboxes, unlimited email addresses, and customizable workflows. Perfect for modern businesses seeking organized email management.
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Transform your source code into stunning visuals
Stars
1,846Last commit
10 months agoLicense
MIT
Create beautiful, customizable images of your source code with ease, perfect for presentations, documentation, and social media sharing.
Self-hostable omnichannel chatbot platform for agencies
Stars
Stars growing quickly over the last 30 days995Last commit
12 hours agoLicense
MIT
Open source agentic chat marketing platform you can self-host, white-label, and resell. Automate omnichannel conversations across WhatsApp, Messenger, Instagram, Telegram, Zalo, TikTok, Email, and Webchat with a flow builder, shared inbox, AI agents, CRM, and broadcasts.
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Local-first notes app with no cloud, no AI, no tracking
Stars
1,354Last commit
7 days agoLicense
MIT
A privacy-focused, offline-first note-taking app that stores everything on your device, with Markdown, note linking, file attachments, LaTeX math, and bring-your-own sync.
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Firefox fork hardened for privacy, security, and freedom
Stars
1,347Last commit
13 hours agoLicense
Unknown
A Firefox-based browser that strips telemetry, blocks trackers, disables DRM, and ships with a content blocker out of the box.
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Clean, distraction-free note-taking with local storage
Stars
1,187Last commit
14 hours agoLicense
AGPL-3.0
Minimal note-taking app storing Markdown notes in local SQLite database. Features instant search, flexible tagging, keyboard shortcuts, and offline access.
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Track TV shows and movies, synced with Trakt.tv
Stars
1,469Last commit
2 days agoLicense
GPL-3.0
Android and iOS app for tracking TV shows and movies, managing watchlists, and syncing viewing history with Trakt.tv across devices.
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Own your SES email analytics, from send to inbox
Stars
942Last commit
20 hours agoLicense
Unknown
Track SES deliveries, bounces, opens and clicks in a self-hosted dashboard with real-time search, analytics and reputation monitoring.
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Your secure French personal cloud for complete data control
Stars
1,268Last commit
12 hours agoLicense
AGPL-3.0
Open-source personal cloud that automatically gathers all your data from third-party services. French-hosted with privacy-first design, no ads, and seamless device sync.
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Transform your time tracking into actionable insights
Stars
922Last commit
1 month agoLicense
GPL-3.0
Advanced time tracking and productivity analytics tool that captures detailed work patterns, generates comprehensive reports, and helps optimize workflow efficiency.
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Save, organize and revisit web content effortlessly
Stars
Stars growing over the last 30 days1,161Last commit
24 hours agoLicense
Unknown
Personal content hub for saving articles, videos, and images. Features highlighting, transcripts, e-book export, and smart organization tools.
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Fast, secure browsing with powerful organization features
Stars
1,083Last commit
5 months agoLicense
GPL-3.0
A modern browser combining minimalist design with smart features like profiles, spaces, and command palette. Full Chrome extension support and privacy-focused browsing.
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Open-source email API with enterprise deliverability
Stars
918Last commit
2 days agoLicense
AGPL-3.0
Self-hosted email API alternative to AWS SES & Mailgun. Open-source AGPL-3.0 with enterprise features, automated deliverability, and cloud version coming 2026.
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Build AI agents and automate complex workflows seamlessly
Stars
Stars growing over the last 30 days1,044Last commit
9 hours agoLicense
Apache-2.0
Create intelligent automation workflows combining AI agents with your favorite apps and services. Connect, automate, and scale your operations without complex coding.
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Your personal workspace organizer for maximum productivity
Stars
1,028Last commit
5 months agoLicense
GPL-3.0
Organize projects, tasks, and resources in customizable workspaces. Boost productivity with a unified interface for all your work.
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Offline voice dictation that types into any app
Stars
738Last commit
7 days agoLicense
AGPL-3.0
Dictate into any app on Mac or Windows using on-device AI models. One-time purchase, 99+ languages, no subscription required.
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Dictate faster and control your Mac with voice
Stars
Stars growing over the last 30 days659Last commit
1 month agoLicense
MIT
Free, open-source macOS voice assistant that transcribes speech, applies AI transformations, and controls apps hands-free. No subscription, no training required.
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Privacy-focused translation with offline capabilities
Stars
1,078Last commit
2 months agoLicense
BSD-3-Clause
Full-featured browser extension for translating web pages, text, and subtitles with offline mode, personal dictionary, and custom translator support.
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Secure open source file storage with end-to-end encryption
Stars
989Last commit
13 hours agoLicense
AGPL-3.0
Open source encrypted data storage solution offering secure file sharing, collaboration tools, and on-premises deployment for professional teams.
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Self-hosted screen recording for seamless collaboration
Stars
1,016Last commit
2 years agoLicense
AGPL-3.0
Effortlessly create, share, and collaborate with screen recordings. Control your data with self-hosting or our secure cloud option.
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Track games, movies, anime, manga, and books in one place
Stars
Stars growing over the last 30 days591Last commit
2 days agoLicense
MIT
Cross-platform collection manager for retro games, movies, TV shows, anime, manga, visual novels, and books with tier lists, visual boards, and import/export.
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Take control of your finances, paycheck by paycheck
Stars
687Last commit
12 hours agoLicense
FSL-1.1-MIT
Manage your money confidently with monetr, putting aside what you need and spending what you want
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Complete password control, zero cloud dependency
Stars
540Last commit
2 months agoLicense
Apache-2.0
Open-source password manager with peer-to-peer syncing, local storage, and end-to-end encryption. No cloud servers, complete privacy control across devices.
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Secure open source email with advanced encryption & AI
Stars
660Last commit
17 hours agoLicense
AGPL-3.0
Open source professional email solution with PGP encryption, JMAP protocol, AI-powered responses, and advanced antispam protection. Control your data privately.
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Messaging SDK with AI agents for web, iOS, and Android
Stars
551Last commit
1 day agoLicense
Apache-2.0
Build branded chat apps with AI agents, group messaging, document exchange, and digital wallets using React and React Native components.
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Real-time work and project management platform
Stars
597Last commit
9 hours agoLicense
AGPL-3.0
Ever Teams offers an all-in-one solution for work management, time tracking, and team collaboration with integrations for popular tools.
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Open-source AI browser for intelligent web automation
Stars
516Last commit
7 months agoLicense
BSD-3-Clause
Privacy-focused AI browser with intelligent agents for research, analysis, and workflow automation. Features unified memory, compliance guardrails, and seamless integrations.
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Fast, secure, and privacy-focused web browsing
Stars
409Last commit
10 hours agoLicense
MPL-2.0
Midori Browser is a lightweight, fast, and secure browser that protects users' privacy, available for Windows, Linux, and Android.
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Track coding time across 70+ editors, completely free
Stars
Stars growing over the last 30 days215Last commit
10 hours agoLicense
MIT
Free, open-source coding time tracker compatible with VS Code, JetBrains IDEs, vim, emacs and more. No limits, no paywalls - your data stays yours forever.
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Distraction-free note-taking with powerful features
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319Last commit
8 days agoLicense
AGPL-3.0
A customizable, offline-first note editor that lets you format text, create lists, add images, and export to HTML - all while maintaining your privacy.
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Track coding time and boost developer productivity
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257Last commit
1 day 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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Organize, discover, and personalize your bookmarks
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325Last commit
6 months agoLicense
AGPL-3.0
Open-source bookmark manager with timeline view, one-click saving, categorization, and sharing features. Free plan available with pro upgrades.
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Bring your own cloud storage, managed in one place
Stars
370Last commit
1 year agoLicense
AGPL-3.0
Firefiles turns S3 buckets and other cloud backends into a unified file manager with browser-based previews, multi-drive support, and a clean light/dark interface.
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Fast, secure, and free personal note-taking app
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179Last commit
3 months 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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Self-hosted password manager built for business teams
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103Last commit
20 hours agoLicense
Apache-2.0
Team-focused password manager with client-side encryption, SAML, LDAP, audit logs, and compliance policies. Self-host on your own servers or use as SaaS.
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Capture web pages, text, and images. Find them fast.
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85Last commit
4 days agoLicense
MIT
Private macOS app for saving web pages, text, links, and images locally with full-text search, OCR, and a CLI, no account or cloud required.
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Free, self-hosted personal finance app for long-term planning
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112Last commit
16 hours agoLicense
MIT
YAFFA is a powerful, open-source budget app for managing expenses, budgets, and investments with secure self-hosting.
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End-to-end encrypted location sharing for groups
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76Last commit
2 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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Organize and access your bookmarks seamlessly in the cloud
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79Last commit
2 months 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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Code-first email platform that deploys to your AWS
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64Last 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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Markdown that mounts real applications
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71Last commit
10 hours 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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