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Open Source Projects using Java

A curated collection of the 94 best open source software using Java. Find the most popular and trending open source projects to learn from, contribute to, or use in your own projects.

Open-source localization platform for multilingual apps
  • Stars

    4,146
  • Last commit

    7 hours ago
  • License

    Apache-2.0
Manage app translations with in-context editing, AI translation, and collaborative tools. Self-hostable and free to start.

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

    119,299
  • Last commit

    6 hours 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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Self-hosted uptime monitoring with a clean dashboard
  • Stars

    93,107
  • Last commit

    3 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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The leading distributed search and analytics engine
  • Stars

    78,417
  • Last commit

    3 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

    78,002
  • Last commit

    3 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

    73,998
  • Last commit

    4 days 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

    66,767
  • Last commit

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

    61,880
  • Last commit

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

    56,949
  • Last commit

    7 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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Lightning-fast analytics for massive datasets
  • Stars

    50,677
  • Last commit

    3 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

    52,251
  • Last commit

    4 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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Privacy-first knowledge base that connects your notes
  • Stars

    45,428
  • Last commit

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

    36,373
  • Last commit

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

    41,139
  • Last commit

    3 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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Local AWS emulator with no account, gates, or paid tiers
  • Stars

    27,359
  • Last commit

    3 hours ago
  • License

    MIT
Run AWS services locally in development and CI without an account, quotas, or feature restrictions. MIT licensed, no telemetry.

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Secure authentication and access control made simple
  • Stars

    37,615
  • Last commit

    3 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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Your personal distributed filesystem
  • Stars

    39,348
  • Last commit

    18 days ago
  • License

    Apache-2.0
A cross-platform file manager that unifies your devices into a seamless, organized digital workspace.

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

    28,839
  • Last commit

    3 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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AI second brain for research, automation, and personal agents
  • Stars

    37,907
  • Last commit

    3 months ago
  • License

    AGPL-3.0
Self-hostable AI assistant that connects to your docs and the web, lets you build agents, schedule automations, and run research with verifiable citations.

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Advanced vulnerability detection and management platform
  • Stars

    32,473
  • Last commit

    6 hours ago
  • License

    MIT
Monitor infrastructure for exploitable vulnerabilities with real-time detection, automated workflows, and zero false positives.

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AI-powered code completion for seamless development
  • Stars

    33,923
  • Last commit

    4 months ago
  • License

    Apache-2.0
Self-hosted AI coding assistant that enhances productivity with context-aware suggestions and privacy-focused implementation.

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Secure access management for modern IT infrastructure
  • Stars

    31,861
  • Last commit

    7 hours ago
  • License

    GPL-3.0
Open-source privileged access management solution offering secure, browser-based access to SSH, RDP, Kubernetes, databases and remote applications.

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Secure, private photo storage and sharing solution
  • Stars

    29,771
  • Last commit

    5 hours ago
  • License

    AGPL-3.0
End-to-end encrypted cloud storage for photos and videos, offering privacy, security, and seamless cross-device syncing.

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Transform natural language into SQL queries with AI
  • Stars

    28,347
  • Last commit

    2 days ago
  • License

    Apache-2.0
AI-powered SQL client that converts natural language to SQL queries. Supports MySQL, Redis, MongoDB with Text2SQL, BI dashboards, and secure database management.

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Declarative workflow orchestration for data, AI, and infra
  • Stars

    Stars growing over the last 30 days30,083
  • Last commit

    6 hours ago
  • License

    Apache-2.0
YAML-based orchestration platform with 1400+ plugins for running data pipelines, AI workflows, and infrastructure automation across teams at scale.

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Private, secure video calls with no account needed
  • Stars

    30,167
  • Last commit

    3 hours ago
  • License

    Apache-2.0
Host encrypted video conferences directly in your browser, deploy on your own servers, or integrate into applications - all with this powerful open source platform.

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Private messaging with end-to-end encryption
  • Stars

    29,559
  • Last commit

    3 hours ago
  • License

    AGPL-3.0
Secure messaging app with state-of-the-art encryption, voice/video calls, group chats, and file sharing. No ads, trackers, or data collection.

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Time-series database and historian for industrial data
  • Stars

    25,179
  • Last commit

    11 hours ago
  • License

    AGPL-3.0
High-performance time-series database with industrial data management, built-in stream analytics, and AI-driven anomaly detection for operational environments.

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Distributed tracing, metrics, logs, and GenAI monitoring in one
  • Stars

    24,983
  • Last commit

    19 hours ago
  • License

    Apache-2.0
Open source observability platform covering distributed tracing, metrics, logs, profiling, and LLM cost tracking across 10+ languages with eBPF support on Kubernetes.

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Open-source data integration for modern teams
  • Stars

    22,291
  • Last commit

    3 hours ago
  • License

    Elastic-2.0
Seamlessly sync data from any source to any destination with a flexible, extensible platform that grows with your data needs.

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Full-featured media center for your TV and beyond
  • Stars

    21,401
  • Last commit

    3 hours ago
  • License

    Unknown
Plays videos, music, TV shows, photos, and games from a single interface, with live TV, PVR recording, and broad format support across devices.

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Task manager with time tracking, focus mode, and deep work tools
  • Stars

    Stars growing over the last 30 days23,286
  • Last commit

    3 hours ago
  • License

    MIT
Privacy-first task manager combining task lists, Kanban, Pomodoro timers, time tracking, and integrations with GitHub, GitLab, and Jira. No account required, works offline.

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Serverless Postgres for modern applications
  • Stars

    23,286
  • Last commit

    2 months ago
  • License

    Apache-2.0
Cloud-native, auto-scaling Postgres with instant branching, bottomless storage, and pay-per-use pricing

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Scalable open-source distributed storage system
  • Stars

    17,184
  • Last commit

    5 hours ago
  • License

    Unknown
Ceph provides unified object, block, and file storage from a single cluster built on commodity hardware.

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High-performance API gateway with built-in LLM support
  • Stars

    17,275
  • Last commit

    16 hours ago
  • License

    Apache-2.0
Apache APISIX is an open-source API gateway built on NGINX and etcd, offering dynamic routing, 100+ plugins, load balancing, authentication, and traffic management for APIs and LLM workloads.

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Professional audio editing made simple and free
  • Stars

    18,881
  • Last commit

    6 hours ago
  • License

    Unknown
Free, open-source audio editor and recorder for all platforms. Record, edit, mix and enhance audio with professional tools. Perfect for music, podcasts, and more.

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SQLite-compatible database for scalable multi-tenant applications
  • Stars

    17,302
  • Last commit

    14 days ago
  • License

    MIT
Turso provides a simple developer experience with SQLite compatibility, allowing you to build and scale multi-tenant applications with unlimited databases.

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Privacy-first offline maps for hiking, cycling & navigation
  • Stars

    15,826
  • Last commit

    3 hours ago
  • License

    Apache-2.0
Free, open-source offline maps app with detailed trails, turn-by-turn navigation, and zero tracking. Perfect for hikers, cyclists, and travelers seeking privacy.

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Visual database for workflow automation across apps
  • Stars

    15,658
  • Last commit

    2 months ago
  • License

    AGPL-3.0
AITable.ai offers a visual database platform that simplifies workflow automation and connects to over 6,000 apps through integrations like Zapier and Make.

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Open-source search and analytics at enterprise scale
  • Stars

    13,936
  • Last commit

    11 hours ago
  • License

    Apache-2.0
Community-driven, Apache 2.0-licensed search and analytics suite for ingesting, searching, visualizing, and analyzing data at scale with AI/ML capabilities.

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High-performance time-series database for massive data scale
  • Stars

    17,486
  • Last commit

    3 hours ago
  • License

    Apache-2.0
Open-source time-series database offering massive ingestion throughput, millisecond queries, and SQL extensions, designed for optimal performance at any hardware scale.

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Zero-knowledge encrypted notes that sync across all devices
  • Stars

    14,860
  • Last commit

    11 hours ago
  • License

    GPL-3.0
End-to-end encrypted note-taking app with zero-knowledge architecture, cross-device sync, web clipper, and a self-hostable sync server.

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