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Open Source Projects using GitHub

A curated collection of the 344 best open source software using GitHub. Find the most popular and trending open source projects to learn from, contribute to, or use in your own projects.

Remove Mac apps and all their leftover files
  • Stars

    14,962
  • Last commit

    4 months ago
  • License

    Unknown
Mac app uninstaller that finds and removes associated files, orphaned leftovers, and development artifacts across macOS 13 and later.

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Build beautiful documentation sites with Next.js
  • Stars

    13,461
  • Last commit

    7 hours ago
  • License

    MIT
A flexible Next.js framework for creating stunning documentation sites with MDX support, built-in search, and customizable components.

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Centralize, transform, and stash your data
  • Stars

    14,965
  • Last commit

    1 day ago
  • License

    Unknown
Logstash is a free and open server-side data processing pipeline that ingests data from multiple sources, transforms it, and sends it to your desired destination.

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Real-time analytics database for sub-second OLAP queries
  • Stars

    14,093
  • Last commit

    18 hours ago
  • License

    Apache-2.0
Columnar, time-indexed analytics database built for streaming and batch data at scale, handling billions to trillions of rows with millisecond query response times.

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Open source messaging with privacy and community focus
  • Stars

    10,650
  • Last commit

    7 hours ago
  • License

    AGPL-3.0
Free, open-source instant messaging and VoIP platform with full Markdown support, voice/video calls, moderation tools, and self-hosting options for communities.

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Free, open-source framework for cross-platform game development
  • Stars

    14,568
  • Last commit

    2 days ago
  • License

    Unknown
Build games in C# that run on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, and major consoles. No royalties, no subscriptions, no runtime fees.

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Build your own federated discussion community
  • Stars

    14,645
  • Last commit

    1 day ago
  • License

    AGPL-3.0
Open-source forum and link aggregator that connects communities across the fediverse. Self-hosted, ad-free, with powerful moderation tools and federation.

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A free, open source, cross-platform video editor
  • Stars

    15,490
  • Last commit

    9 hours ago
  • License

    GPL-3.0
Free, open-source video editor supporting 4K resolution, hundreds of formats, and professional features like Blackmagic Design integration across Windows, Mac, and Linux.

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Complete production stack for AI teams
  • Stars

    13,265
  • Last commit

    5 months ago
  • License

    MIT
Comprehensive AI platform with gateway, observability, guardrails, and prompt management. Access 1,600+ LLMs via unified API with enterprise-grade security.

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Type shortcuts, expand to full text instantly
  • Stars

    14,686
  • Last commit

    1 day ago
  • License

    GPL-3.0
Cross-platform text expander that replaces typed keywords with full snippets, templates, dates, emojis, or script output across any app.

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Open-source LLM tracing & evaluation for AI optimization
  • Stars

    Stars growing over the last 30 days11,985
  • Last commit

    11 hours ago
  • License

    Elastic-2.0
Open-source platform for LLM tracing, evaluation, and optimization. Features automatic instrumentation, prompt playground, and real-time AI application monitoring.

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Voice-to-text that works offline, privately, on any app
  • Stars

    Stars growing quickly over the last 30 days9,884
  • Last commit

    10 hours ago
  • License

    MIT
Dictation app powered by OpenAI Whisper and NVIDIA Parakeet. Runs locally on macOS, Windows, and Linux with zero data retention and 100+ language support.

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Collect, organize, cite, and share research in one place
  • Stars

    15,739
  • Last commit

    9 days ago
  • License

    Unknown
Reference manager that captures sources from the web, organizes them with tags and collections, and generates citations in 9,000+ styles for Word, LibreOffice, and Google Docs.

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The personal finance app for everyone
  • Stars

    Stars growing over the last 30 days10,662
  • Last commit

    23 hours ago
  • License

    AGPL-3.0
An all-in-one personal finance platform. Track, optimize, grow, and manage your money through every stage of life.

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Design editor that opens Figma files, runs AI, and stays local
  • Stars

    Stars growing over the last 30 days9,240
  • Last commit

    7 hours ago
  • License

    MIT
A Figma-compatible design editor with built-in AI chat, headless CLI, real-time P2P collaboration, and a Vue SDK for building custom editors. No account needed.

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Self-hosted Kanban board with real-time collaboration
  • Stars

    12,635
  • Last commit

    1 day ago
  • License

    Unknown
Self-hosted Kanban board for agile teams. Unlimited boards, real-time sync, GDPR-compliant, and available as a free Community Edition or paid Pro.

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Accelerate backend development with effortless scalability
  • Stars

    12,555
  • Last commit

    3 days ago
  • License

    MPL-2.0
A powerful platform for building cloud backends, automating infrastructure, and simplifying development workflows for faster, more efficient coding.

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Ultra-fast AI gateway with enterprise-grade reliability
  • Stars

    Stars growing over the last 30 days9,078
  • Last commit

    8 hours ago
  • License

    Apache-2.0
Open-source AI gateway delivering 50x faster performance than alternatives. Access 1000+ models from 8+ providers with built-in governance, fallback, and observability.

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Professional RAW photo editing and workflow management
  • Stars

    13,323
  • Last commit

    7 hours ago
  • License

    GPL-3.0
Open source photography workflow application for RAW development. Non-destructive editing, professional color management, and GPU acceleration for photographers.

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Modern payment infrastructure for digital products and SaaS
  • Stars

    10,413
  • Last commit

    13 hours ago
  • License

    Apache-2.0
Comprehensive payment solution with built-in tax handling, automated benefits, and seamless integrations for digital product and SaaS businesses.

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Graph database built for GraphRAG and multi-tenant AI apps
  • Stars

    Stars growing quickly over the last 30 days10,493
  • Last commit

    11 hours ago
  • License

    SSPL-1.0
Graph database using sparse matrix representation and linear algebra to deliver ultra-low latency Cypher queries, native multi-tenancy, and built-in GraphRAG support for AI applications.

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2FA token manager for Android with encrypted vault
  • Stars

    13,383
  • Last commit

    2 months ago
  • License

    GPL-3.0
Android app for managing two-factor authentication tokens with encrypted storage, biometric unlock, flexible backups, and import/export from major 2FA apps.

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Passwordless OIDC provider built for self-hosters
  • Stars

    Stars growing over the last 30 days9,700
  • Last commit

    1 day ago
  • License

    BSD-2-Clause
Self-hostable OpenID Connect and OAuth 2.0 provider that lets users sign in to any OIDC-compatible app using passkeys instead of passwords.

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Instant file sharing across devices without setup
  • Stars

    11,670
  • Last commit

    6 months ago
  • License

    GPL-3.0
Share files instantly between devices using peer-to-peer technology. No registration, installation, or configuration required. Works cross-platform.

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Visual web development with code-level control
  • Stars

    9,105
  • Last commit

    8 hours ago
  • License

    AGPL-3.0
Powerful no-code platform for building responsive websites. Combines visual editing with full HTML/CSS customization.

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Create powerful forms with ease and flexibility
  • Stars

    9,051
  • Last commit

    14 hours ago
  • License

    AGPL-3.0
A versatile form builder for crafting custom surveys, quizzes, and data collection tools with advanced features and integrations.

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Self-hosted bookmark manager built for speed and simplicity
  • Stars

    11,338
  • Last commit

    23 days ago
  • License

    MIT
Minimal, fast bookmark manager with automatic metadata fetching, archiving, multi-user support, and browser extensions. Easy Docker setup with SQLite.

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Modern kanban that's fast, fun, and refreshingly simple
  • Stars

    8,268
  • Last commit

    7 hours ago
  • License

    Unknown
Track issues, ideas, and projects with a modern kanban board that's fast and straightforward. Free for 1000 cards, then $20/month for unlimited use.

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Cloud browser sessions for AI agents and web automation
  • Stars

    7,862
  • Last commit

    7 hours ago
  • License

    Apache-2.0
Open-source browser infrastructure that lets AI agents and automation scripts control cloud browser fleets via a simple API, with built-in CAPTCHA solving and proxy management.

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On-the-fly image resizing and conversion for your own server
  • Stars

    11,144
  • Last commit

    2 days ago
  • License

    Apache-2.0
Self-hosted image processing server that resizes, converts, and optimizes images on demand via URL parameters, with built-in security against common attack vectors.

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Privacy-first CAPTCHA alternative with proof-of-work
  • Stars

    Stars growing over the last 30 days8,160
  • Last commit

    2 days ago
  • License

    Apache-2.0
Lightweight open-source CAPTCHA solution using SHA-256 proof-of-work. 250x smaller than hCaptcha, fully customizable, and privacy-focused with zero telemetry.

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Self-hosted enterprise agent platform with real permissions
  • Stars

    Stars growing quickly over the last 30 days7,040
  • Last commit

    1 day ago
  • License

    MIT
Deploy AI agents inside your own infrastructure with document-grounded answers, computer use, and support for any AG-UI-compatible agent framework.

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Magical data pipeline tool for seamless transformations
  • Stars

    8,837
  • Last commit

    1 day ago
  • License

    Apache-2.0
Open-source data pipeline platform for effortless data integration, transformation, and orchestration using Python, SQL, and R.

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Professional digital painting made accessible to everyone
  • Stars

    10,625
  • Last commit

    12 hours ago
  • License

    GPL-3.0
Free and open source painting program built by artists for artists. Features professional brushes, layers, animation tools, and drawing assistants for all skill levels.

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Get alerted when cron jobs and scheduled tasks miss their run
  • Stars

    10,446
  • Last commit

    3 days ago
  • License

    BSD-3-Clause
Monitors cron jobs, background workers, and scheduled tasks by expecting periodic HTTP pings and alerting you when they stop arriving on time.

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Security-first diagramming with no login required
  • Stars

    Stars growing over the last 30 days8,964
  • Last commit

    1 day ago
  • License

    Apache-2.0
Create professional diagrams online or offline with security-first approach. No registration needed. Works with Google Drive, SharePoint, Atlassian, and more.

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Self-hosted AI agents that do real work on your machine
  • Stars

    Stars growing quickly over the last 30 days5,587
  • Last commit

    7 hours ago
  • License

    Apache-2.0
Run persistent AI bots that sign into your tools, complete tasks autonomously, and ask for approval when needed. Your keys, your model, your infrastructure.

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Self-hostable voice agent platform with full model control
  • Stars

    Stars growing over the last 30 days5,947
  • Last commit

    1 day ago
  • License

    BSD-2-Clause
Open-source voice agent platform that lets you plug in your own STT, LLM, and TTS models, deploy on-prem or in your VPC, and build agents via MCP or a visual workflow builder.

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A team of AI agents in a chat app, on your own machine
  • Stars

    Stars growing quickly over the last 30 days5,551
  • Last commit

    7 hours ago
  • License

    Apache-2.0
Run a team of AI agents locally on your own API keys and subscriptions, with scheduled tasks, computer use, and Gmail, GitHub and Slack integrations.

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Build and play games inside a game engine that runs live
  • Stars

    6,498
  • Last commit

    8 hours ago
  • License

    MIT
A game creation platform built on Valve's Source 2 engine, letting you build, share, and play games without leaving the environment.

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Simple yet powerful CI/CD engine with great extensibility
  • Stars

    8,044
  • Last commit

    18 hours ago
  • License

    Apache-2.0
Open-source CI/CD platform using Docker containers for pipeline execution. Create multiple workflows, extend with plugins, and enjoy free lifetime access.

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Simplify expense management for businesses of all sizes
  • Stars

    5,073
  • Last commit

    12 hours ago
  • License

    MIT
Automate expense reporting, reimbursements, and corporate card management with real-time data sync and powerful integrations.