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Open Source Projects using Express

A curated collection of the 158 best open source software using Express. Find the most popular and trending open source projects to learn from, contribute to, or use in your own projects.

Turn any website into clean, AI-ready data via API
  • Stars

    Stars growing over the last 30 days198,751
  • Last commit

    7 hours ago
  • License

    AGPL-3.0
API for AI agents to search, scrape, crawl, and interact with the live web, returning clean Markdown, structured JSON, or screenshots from any page.

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Multi-channel notification infrastructure for apps
  • Stars

    40,279
  • Last commit

    15 hours ago
  • License

    Unknown
Open-source platform for building in-app, email, push, SMS, and chat notifications with a unified API, workflow engine, and embeddable inbox component.

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Passkeys, SSO, and MFA without vendor lock-in
  • Stars

    9,066
  • Last commit

    14 hours ago
  • License

    AGPL-3.0
Open source authentication platform supporting passkeys, 2FA, SSO, and social login. Self-host or use Hanko Cloud, with full control over your data and no lock-in.

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Cookie-free web and product analytics, self-hostable
  • Stars

    7,256
  • Last commit

    2 days ago
  • License

    AGPL-3.0
Open-source analytics platform covering web traffic, custom events, funnels, retention, session replay, and revenue tracking. GDPR-compliant with optional self-hosting.

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An AI assistant that acts, not just answers
  • Stars

    393,935
  • Last commit

    5 hours ago
  • License

    MIT
A personal AI assistant that connects to your existing chat apps and handles real tasks like email, calendar, and flight check-ins on your behalf.

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Desktop AI agent with persistent memory across platforms
  • Stars

    Stars growing over the last 30 days260,680
  • Last commit

    5 hours ago
  • License

    MIT
Cross-platform desktop agent from Nous Research that connects to Telegram, Discord, Slack, WhatsApp, and more, with persistent memory, scheduling, and isolated sandboxing.

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Build AI agents and automations you can follow step by step
  • Stars

    209,589
  • Last commit

    5 hours ago
  • License

    Unknown
Visual workflow automation platform for building AI agents and business processes, with 500+ integrations, human approval steps, code when needed, and self-hosting.

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

    Stars growing quickly over the last 30 days111,212
  • Last commit

    5 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

    118,281
  • Last commit

    5 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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Self-hosted uptime monitoring with a clean dashboard
  • Stars

    93,273
  • Last commit

    13 hours ago
  • License

    MIT
Monitors websites, APIs, and services with real-time alerts, a status page, and support for dozens of notification channels. Self-hosted and Docker-friendly.

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Text-based diagramming that renders in code and docs
  • Stars

    91,017
  • Last commit

    6 hours ago
  • License

    MIT
Create flowcharts, sequence diagrams, Gantt charts, and more using a simple Markdown-like syntax that renders anywhere.

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

    74,231
  • Last commit

    22 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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Self-serve data exploration and dashboard builder
  • Stars

    75,416
  • Last commit

    6 hours ago
  • License

    Apache-2.0
Connect any SQL database, build charts with drag-and-drop or raw SQL, and publish interactive dashboards without writing application code.

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Sleek, intuitive API development and testing platform
  • Stars

    80,754
  • Last commit

    1 day ago
  • License

    MIT
Lightweight, fast, and feature-rich API client for developers. Test, debug, and document APIs with ease in a clean, modern interface.

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Chat with your documents using any LLM, fully private
  • Stars

    67,960
  • Last commit

    13 hours ago
  • License

    MIT
A desktop and self-hostable AI app for chatting with documents, running local LLMs, and using AI agents without writing code or creating an account.

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Project management for teams and AI agents
  • Stars

    62,001
  • Last commit

    6 hours ago
  • License

    AGPL-3.0
Open source project management platform combining issues, wikis, and AI agents in one workspace. Available on cloud, self-hosted, and air-gapped deployments.

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General-purpose AI agent for code, workflows, and more
  • Stars

    56,238
  • Last commit

    16 hours ago
  • License

    Apache-2.0
Local AI agent with a desktop app, CLI, and API that connects to 15+ LLM providers and 70+ extensions for code, research, automation, and data tasks.

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Multi-model AI desktop client with local-first privacy
  • Stars

    53,267
  • Last commit

    5 hours ago
  • License

    AGPL-3.0
Desktop AI client for Windows, macOS, and Linux that connects 300+ models from 50+ providers, with local storage, a built-in knowledge base, and autonomous agent mode.

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One interface for all your AI models and conversations
  • Stars

    Stars growing over the last 30 days46,759
  • Last commit

    6 hours ago
  • License

    MIT
Chat with multiple AI providers through a single self-hostable interface, with support for custom agents, file uploads, plugins, and multi-user access control.

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Transform databases into intuitive spreadsheets instantly
  • Stars

    65,433
  • Last commit

    17 hours ago
  • License

    AGPL-3.0
Convert any database into a no-code platform with spreadsheet interface. Connect PostgreSQL/MySQL or use hosted database. Scale to millions of rows effortlessly.

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Open-source UI design and prototyping for product teams
  • Stars

    62,086
  • Last commit

    6 hours ago
  • License

    MPL-2.0
Design, prototype, and hand off to developers in one platform. Supports design systems, tokens, flexible layouts, and AI workflows with real CSS/HTML output.

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Publishing platform for blogs, newsletters, and paid memberships
  • Stars

    55,679
  • Last commit

    6 hours ago
  • License

    MIT
Publish content, send email newsletters, and sell paid subscriptions from one platform. Used by independent journalists, creators, and businesses like YCombinator and Kickstarter.

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A full desktop environment that runs in your browser
  • Stars

    44,095
  • Last commit

    6 hours ago
  • License

    AGPL-3.0
Puter is a cloud-based desktop OS you run in the browser, with built-in apps, file storage, and support for hosting web apps and sites.

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Open source payment orchestrator for global transactions
  • Stars

    45,703
  • Last commit

    5 hours ago
  • License

    Apache-2.0
A unified payment infrastructure that connects multiple payment processors through a single API integration, enabling global payment processing

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Lightweight, fast, and open-source API client for developers
  • Stars

    48,182
  • Last commit

    5 hours ago
  • License

    MIT
A modern, user-friendly API client that simplifies API testing and development with a clean interface and powerful features.

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Free instant whiteboard with real-time collaboration
  • Stars

    51,255
  • Last commit

    18 hours ago
  • License

    Unknown
Virtual whiteboard that works instantly on any device, no signup required, with real-time multiplayer collaboration built in.

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Self-hosted team messaging with voice, video, and AI
  • Stars

    46,372
  • Last commit

    5 hours ago
  • License

    MIT
Open source communication platform combining messaging, voice, video, and AI for organizations that need full data control, air-gapped deployments, and zero-trust security.

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Decentralized social networking in your control
  • Stars

    50,485
  • Last commit

    9 hours ago
  • License

    AGPL-3.0
A free, open-source social media platform that puts users in charge of their data and connections

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Headless CMS for developers, built with Node.js
  • Stars

    45,674
  • Last commit

    10 hours ago
  • License

    MIT
A powerful, flexible, and developer-friendly content management system that prioritizes customization and scalability.

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Cultivate vibrant online communities with ease
  • Stars

    48,052
  • Last commit

    5 hours ago
  • License

    GPL-2.0
A powerful, customizable platform for building and managing online forums, fostering engaging discussions and collaborative spaces.

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Build AI copilots for your product in hours, not months
  • Stars

    38,527
  • Last commit

    13 hours ago
  • License

    MIT
Integrate production-ready AI copilots into any product quickly and easily with CopilotKit's open-source platform.

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Build internal tools rapidly without coding
  • Stars

    41,196
  • Last commit

    5 hours ago
  • License

    AGPL-3.0
Open-source low-code platform for creating custom internal tools, dashboards, and admin panels with a drag-and-drop interface

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Open source LLM engineering platform for AI-powered applications
  • Stars

    Stars growing over the last 30 days37,037
  • Last commit

    5 hours ago
  • License

    MIT
Langfuse provides tracing, evaluations, prompt management, and analytics to debug and improve LLM applications.

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Open-source coding agent for your IDE and terminal
  • Stars

    36,408
  • Last commit

    8 hours ago
  • License

    Apache-2.0
Runs source-controlled AI checks on every pull request, enforcing your engineering standards as native GitHub status checks with suggested fixes.

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Unlock Product Insights with Open-Source Analytics
  • Stars

    40,651
  • Last commit

    5 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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Empower your team to build custom internal tools rapidly
  • Stars

    41,161
  • Last commit

    12 hours ago
  • License

    Apache-2.0
Low-code platform for creating powerful internal tools and dashboards with drag-and-drop ease, robust integrations, and customizable workflows.

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Visual builder for AI agents and LLM workflows
  • Stars

    55,552
  • Last commit

    3 months ago
  • License

    Apache-2.0
Open source platform for building AI agents, chatbots, and multi-agent systems using a drag-and-drop interface, with support for 100+ LLMs and RAG.

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Secure collaboration platform for mission-critical work
  • Stars

    39,532
  • Last commit

    5 hours ago
  • License

    Unknown
Mattermost provides a flexible, open-source platform for secure team collaboration, designed for organizations with strict security and privacy requirements.

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Cut and trim video without re-encoding or quality loss
  • Stars

    Stars growing over the last 30 days45,719
  • Last commit

    2 days ago
  • License

    GPL-2.0
Desktop app for lossless video and audio editing. Cut, trim, merge, and remux files in seconds without re-encoding, using FFmpeg under the hood.

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Open-source e-commerce for modern developers
  • Stars

    37,092
  • Last commit

    5 hours ago
  • License

    MIT
Flexible, customizable e-commerce platform with headless architecture, built-in features, and extensive plugin ecosystem for scalable online stores.

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Build powerful AI knowledge bases with ease
  • Stars

    29,997
  • Last commit

    7 hours ago
  • License

    Unknown
FastGPT is a free, open-source platform for creating AI-powered knowledge bases with data processing, model invocation, and visual workflows.

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Open source AI coding agent for the terminal and IDE
  • Stars

    29,016
  • Last commit

    5 hours ago
  • License

    Apache-2.0
Terminal-based AI coding agent that reads your codebase, edits files and runs commands, with support for Qwen, OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini and local models.

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