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Open Source Projects using C

A curated collection of the 125 best open source software using C. Find the most popular and trending open source projects to learn from, contribute to, or use in your own projects.

Team chat with email, tasks, and docs in one workspace
  • Stars


    3,991
  • Last commit


    10 hours ago
  • License


    AGPL-3.0
Team chat app with inline threads, mention-based sharing, a unified inbox for chat and email, and an AI agent that works across your full workspace.

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Task management with GitHub sync and AI agents for devs
  • Stars


    3,991
  • Last commit


    10 hours ago
  • License


    AGPL-3.0
Task manager built for engineering teams, combining status tracking, priority management, GitHub integration, and AI agents that can close tasks automatically.

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Keyboard-first email client with AI, chat, and tasks
  • Stars


    3,991
  • Last commit


    10 hours ago
  • License


    AGPL-3.0
An AI-powered email client that combines inbox management, chat, tasks, and AI agents in one shared workspace, built for keyboard-driven workflows.

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A self-building CRM powered by your email
  • Stars


    3,991
  • Last commit


    10 hours ago
  • License


    AGPL-3.0
Automatically creates and enriches contacts, companies, and deal threads from your team's email. No data entry, no imports, no admin overhead.

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Markdown docs wired into tasks, email, and agents
  • Stars


    3,991
  • Last commit


    10 hours ago
  • License


    AGPL-3.0
Collaborative markdown documents with real-time CRDT editing, AI agent cursors, mention linking, and built-in properties tied to your tasks, channels, and email.

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Private AI chat with zero-access encryption
  • Stars


    5,560
  • Last commit


    2 days ago
  • License


    GPL-3.0
AI chat assistant from Proton that stores conversations with zero-access encryption, never logs chats, and never uses your data to train models.

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Run open-source LLMs locally on your own machine
  • Stars


    179,260
  • Last commit


    1 day ago
  • License


    MIT
Runs open-source language models locally with a simple setup, plus optional cloud access for larger models when local hardware isn't enough.

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Run LLMs locally with minimal setup, maximum hardware support
  • Stars


    125,296
  • Last commit


    9 hours ago
  • License


    MIT
C/C++ inference engine for large language models, supporting quantization, multi-GPU, Apple Silicon, and an OpenAI-compatible server across a wide range of hardware.

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Self-hosted remote desktop you fully control
  • Stars


    121,576
  • Last commit


    2 days ago
  • License


    AGPL-3.0
Cross-platform remote desktop software that runs on your own servers, giving you full data control as a direct alternative to TeamViewer and AnyDesk.

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Minimal terminal coding agent you can fully customize
  • Stars


    95,841
  • Last commit


    16 hours ago
  • License


    MIT
Terminal-based coding agent with a minimal core, 15+ LLM providers, tree-structured session history, and a TypeScript extension system for building your own workflows.

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Org chart, budgets, and governance for AI agent teams
  • Stars


    79,230
  • Last commit


    10 hours ago
  • License


    MIT
Manages teams of AI agents across business functions with org charts, goal alignment, cost tracking, ticket tracing, and board-level governance controls.

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Self-hosted photo and video backup for your own server
  • Stars


    112,435
  • Last commit


    9 hours ago
  • License


    AGPL-3.0
Back up, organize, search, and browse your personal photo and video library on your own server, with no third-party cloud access.

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Free 2D and 3D game engine for cross-platform projects
  • Stars


    116,040
  • Last commit


    2 days ago
  • License


    MIT
Build 2D, 3D, and XR games with a full-featured engine that includes its own scripting language, scene editor, and export tools for multiple platforms.

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Postgres-powered backend platform for production apps
  • Stars


    108,319
  • Last commit


    18 hours ago
  • License


    Apache-2.0
Provides a full backend stack built on Postgres: authentication, auto-generated APIs, edge functions, realtime subscriptions, file storage, and vector search.

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Share files securely across all devices without servers
  • Stars


    89,111
  • Last commit


    3 days ago
  • License


    Apache-2.0
Free, open-source file sharing tool for nearby devices. Cross-platform support with end-to-end encryption, no registration required, automatic device discovery.

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High-performance code editor built for speed and AI
  • Stars


    89,097
  • Last commit


    9 hours ago
  • License


    GPL-3.0
A Rust-built code editor from the creators of Atom and Tree-sitter, combining native performance with multiplayer collaboration and deep AI integration.

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The leading distributed search and analytics engine
  • Stars


    77,853
  • Last commit


    9 hours ago
  • License


    Unknown
Elasticsearch is an open-source, RESTful search engine designed for scalability, reliability, and easy management.

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AI workspace for docs, projects, and wikis you control
  • Stars


    75,883
  • Last commit


    13 days ago
  • License


    AGPL-3.0
Open source collaborative workspace combining notes, databases, and AI with full data ownership, offline support, and self-hosting options.

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Docs, whiteboards, and databases in one privacy-first workspace
  • Stars


    71,798
  • Last commit


    17 hours ago
  • License


    MIT
An open-source, local-first knowledge base that merges structured docs, infinite whiteboards, databases, and AI into a single workspace for teams and creators.

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An independent browser engine built from scratch, not a fork
  • Stars


    65,805
  • Last commit


    11 hours ago
  • License


    BSD-2-Clause
Open source web browser with its own engine, built from scratch without Blink, WebKit, or Gecko. Non-profit backed, no search deals, no user monetization.

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Real-time monitoring for systems and applications
  • Stars


    80,267
  • Last commit


    9 hours ago
  • License


    GPL-3.0
Powerful, efficient, and user-friendly monitoring solution for servers, containers, and applications with instant insights and alerts.

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Free, open-source software for video recording and live streaming
  • Stars


    75,350
  • Last commit


    1 day ago
  • License


    GPL-2.0
OBS Studio offers high-quality video recording and live streaming capabilities, supporting multiple platforms and providers.

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Run open-source AI models privately on your own device
  • Stars


    77,395
  • Last commit


    1 year ago
  • License


    MIT
GPT4All runs open-source language models locally on Windows, macOS, and Linux with no cloud dependency, keeping your data on your machine.

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A modern terminal built around AI coding agents
  • Stars


    64,468
  • Last commit


    9 hours ago
  • License


    AGPL-3.0
Terminal built for running AI coding agents like Claude Code, Codex, and Gemini CLI, with shared context, interactive code review, and multi-session management.

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Fast GPU-accelerated terminal with native UI design
  • Stars


    60,104
  • Last commit


    10 hours ago
  • License


    MIT
Experience blazing-fast terminal performance with GPU acceleration and platform-native UI. Cross-platform compatibility meets modern design.

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Self-hosted AI runtime for text, voice, vision, and agents
  • Stars


    48,636
  • Last commit


    9 hours ago
  • License


    MIT
Run LLMs, speech, image generation, and autonomous agents on your own hardware with an OpenAI-compatible API and 60+ swappable backends.

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Encrypted note-taking that syncs across all your devices
  • Stars


    56,065
  • Last commit


    9 hours ago
  • License


    Unknown
Cross-platform note-taking app with end-to-end encryption, Markdown support, web clipping, and sync via Dropbox, OneDrive, or Joplin Cloud.

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Privacy-focused browser with powerful customization
  • Stars


    44,054
  • Last commit


    12 hours ago
  • License


    MPL-2.0
A Firefox-based browser offering enhanced privacy, split views, and extensive customization options for a personalized browsing experience.

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Lightning-fast analytics for massive datasets
  • Stars


    49,403
  • Last commit


    9 hours ago
  • License


    Apache-2.0
High-performance columnar OLAP database system for real-time analytics on big data, with SQL support and linear scalability.

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Free database manager for SQL databases and beyond
  • Stars


    51,516
  • Last commit


    17 hours ago
  • License


    Apache-2.0
Cross-platform database management tool for exploring, editing, and querying SQL databases including MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQLite, MariaDB, and more.

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High-performance vector database for GenAI applications
  • Stars


    45,749
  • Last commit


    9 hours ago
  • License


    Apache-2.0
Open-source vector database optimized for similarity search, scaling to billions of vectors with minimal performance loss

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Privacy-first knowledge base that connects your notes
  • Stars


    44,574
  • Last commit


    10 hours ago
  • License


    AGPL-3.0
Local-first, open-source knowledge management tool with bidirectional linking, outlines, flashcards, PDF annotations, and whiteboards for building a connected second brain.

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Team chat, project management, and AI agents in one place
  • Stars


    29,995
  • Last commit


    10 hours ago
  • License


    Apache-2.0
Workspace that combines team chat, project planning, and git management with AI agents that collaborate alongside your team on shared context.

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Unlock Product Insights with Open-Source Analytics
  • Stars


    38,770
  • Last commit


    9 hours ago
  • License


    MIT
All-in-one product analytics platform. Track user behavior, run experiments, and make data-driven decisions to grow your product.

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Your personal distributed filesystem
  • Stars


    38,836
  • Last commit


    26 days ago
  • License


    AGPL-3.0
A cross-platform file manager that unifies your devices into a seamless, organized digital workspace.

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Press a key, speak, release. Text appears instantly.
  • Stars


    30,150
  • Last commit


    15 hours ago
  • License


    MIT
Cross-platform desktop app that transcribes your voice into any text field using a keyboard shortcut, with all processing done locally on your machine.

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Secure authentication and access control made simple
  • Stars


    36,351
  • Last commit


    14 hours ago
  • License


    Apache-2.0
Comprehensive open source identity management solution offering single sign-on, social login, and fine-grained authorization for applications and services.

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Powerful API development and testing made effortless
  • Stars


    39,955
  • Last commit


    3 days ago
  • License


    Apache-2.0
Intuitive API client for REST, GraphQL, and gRPC. Debug, test, and collaborate on APIs with ease across platforms.

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Zero-config VPN with WireGuard for secure networking
  • Stars


    35,466
  • Last commit


    9 hours ago
  • License


    BSD-3-Clause
Deploy a modern WireGuard-based VPN with zero configuration. Connect devices securely across clouds, VPCs, and on-premises networks without firewall rules.

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Local AI meeting transcription with zero data leaving your device
  • Stars


    29,782
  • Last commit


    3 months ago
  • License


    MIT
Records, transcribes, and summarizes meetings entirely on your device using local AI. No bots, no cloud uploads, GDPR and HIPAA compliant by design.

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Fast, scalable vector database for AI applications
  • Stars


    34,143
  • Last commit


    2 days ago
  • License


    Apache-2.0
Qdrant is an open-source vector database that provides high-performance similarity search for AI and machine learning applications.

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Blazing-fast in-memory data store for modern applications
  • Stars


    31,019
  • Last commit


    12 hours ago
  • License


    Unknown
Dragonfly is a high-performance, Redis-compatible in-memory data store that delivers up to 25x more throughput and 80% lower costs than legacy solutions.

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