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Open Source Projects using Objective-C

A curated collection of the 130 best open source software using Objective-C. Find the most popular and trending open source projects to learn from, contribute to, or use in your own projects.

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


    4,771
  • Last commit


    3 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.

Open Source Alternative to:

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


    4,771
  • Last commit


    3 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.

Open Source Alternative to:

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


    4,771
  • Last commit


    3 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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A self-building CRM powered by your email
  • Stars


    4,771
  • Last commit


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


    4,771
  • Last commit


    3 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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Private AI chat with zero-access encryption
  • Stars


    5,642
  • Last commit


    4 hours 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


    183,909
  • Last commit


    7 hours 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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AI coding agent that works inside your terminal
  • Stars


    130,006
  • Last commit


    45 minutes ago
  • License


    Apache-2.0
Terminal-based AI coding agent that inspects files, edits code, runs commands, and integrates into CI pipelines using OpenAI's Codex models.

Open Source Alternative to:

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


    131,767
  • Last commit


    44 minutes 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


    126,391
  • Last commit


    4 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.

Open Source Alternative to:

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


    116,704
  • Last commit


    51 minutes 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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High-throughput, memory-efficient serving engine for LLMs
  • Stars


    94,189
  • Last commit


    45 minutes ago
  • License


    Apache-2.0
Inference and serving engine for large language models, built for speed and hardware efficiency with an OpenAI-compatible API and support for a wide range of open models.

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


    118,728
  • Last commit


    1 hour 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


    111,992
  • Last commit


    49 minutes 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


    94,991
  • 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


    91,944
  • Last commit


    2 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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Hyperextensible, Lua-powered Vim-based text editor
  • Stars


    103,075
  • Last commit


    3 hours ago
  • License


    Unknown
A modernized Vim fork with built-in LSP, Lua scripting, Tree-sitter parsing, and an async plugin architecture that works the same across every platform.

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The leading distributed search and analytics engine
  • Stars


    78,318
  • Last commit


    57 minutes 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


    77,575
  • Last commit


    21 hours 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


    73,680
  • Last commit


    8 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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Coding agent that runs on local and open-weight models
  • Stars


    68,614
  • Last commit


    9 days ago
  • License


    Apache-2.0
Coding agent that lets LLMs write and execute code, manage files, and control your computer using local or low-cost models.

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


    66,584
  • Last commit


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


    77,801
  • Last commit


    3 days 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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Real-time monitoring for systems and applications
  • Stars


    81,049
  • Last commit


    51 minutes 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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A modern terminal built around AI coding agents
  • Stars


    65,572
  • Last commit


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


    77,353
  • 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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Fast GPU-accelerated terminal with native UI design
  • Stars


    62,423
  • Last commit


    7 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


    49,758
  • Last commit


    1 hour 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


    56,810
  • Last commit


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


    36,168
  • Last commit


    6 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.

Open Source Alternative to:

Privacy-focused browser with powerful customization
  • Stars


    45,034
  • 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


    50,494
  • Last commit


    47 minutes ago
  • License


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

Open Source Alternative to:

Free database manager for SQL databases and beyond
  • Stars


    52,144
  • Last commit


    42 minutes ago
  • License


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

Open Source Alternative to:

High-performance vector database for GenAI applications
  • Stars


    46,441
  • Last commit


    1 hour ago
  • License


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

Open Source Alternative to:

Privacy-first knowledge base that connects your notes
  • Stars


    45,299
  • Last commit


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


    34,173
  • Last commit


    3 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.

Open Source Alternative to:

Unlock Product Insights with Open-Source Analytics
  • Stars


    40,357
  • Last commit


    41 minutes ago
  • License


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

Open Source Alternative to:

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


    31,963
  • Last commit


    1 month 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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Your personal distributed filesystem
  • Stars


    39,244
  • Last commit


    7 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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Zero-config VPN with WireGuard for secure networking
  • Stars


    37,797
  • 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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Open source AI coding agent for the terminal and IDE
  • Stars


    28,591
  • Last commit


    44 minutes 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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Powerful API development and testing made effortless
  • Stars


    40,063
  • Last commit


    50 minutes 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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