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Open Source Projects using Rust

A curated collection of the 151 best open source software using Rust. Find the most popular and trending open source projects to learn from, contribute to, or use in your own projects.

Secure desktop investment tracker for private wealth management
  • Stars


    9,186
  • Last commit


    5 hours ago
  • License


    AGPL-3.0
Wealthfolio is a simple, secure desktop app for tracking investments and managing your wealth without compromising data privacy.

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Terminal-native AI coding agent built on ZSH
  • Stars


    7,638
  • Last commit


    8 hours ago
  • License


    Apache-2.0
AI coding harness that runs inside your terminal, mixes LLMs per task, and uses multi-agent architecture to handle large codebases without bloating context.

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


    11,123
  • 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


    8,017
  • Last commit


    3 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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Cloud-native data warehouse for lightning-fast analytics
  • Stars


    9,467
  • Last commit


    6 hours ago
  • License


    Apache-2.0
Databend is an open-source, elastic cloud data warehouse built for high-performance analytics and seamless integration with popular data tools.

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Self-hosted enterprise agent platform with real permissions
  • Stars


    6,515
  • Last commit


    10 hours 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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Real-time observability for modern web applications
  • Stars


    9,380
  • Last commit


    14 days ago
  • License


    Apache-2.0
Comprehensive monitoring solution offering error tracking, session replay, and performance insights for seamless debugging and optimization.

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Fast, flexible VPN replacement with zero-trust security
  • Stars


    9,115
  • Last commit


    7 hours ago
  • License


    Apache-2.0
Replace your VPN with zero-trust access built on WireGuard. Fast, scalable network security with simple policies and identity provider integration.

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Unify vector search and graph traversals in one database
  • Stars


    6,203
  • Last commit


    10 hours ago
  • License


    Apache-2.0
Rust-built native graph-vector database combining vector similarity search and graph traversals. 10x faster development with unified architecture, sub-1ms queries.

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Unified observability database for metrics, logs, and traces
  • Stars


    6,739
  • Last commit


    7 hours ago
  • License


    Apache-2.0
Cloud-native observability database unifying metrics, logs, and traces with sub-second queries, 50x cost reduction, and seamless OpenTelemetry integration.

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Auto-generated network diagrams that stay current
  • Stars


    5,872
  • Last commit


    21 hours ago
  • License


    AGPL-3.0
Discovers your network via SNMP, LLDP, and ARP, then builds and maintains L2/L3 topology diagrams, host inventories, and service dependency maps automatically.

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Secure email, calendar and contacts with end-to-end encryption
  • Stars


    8,012
  • Last commit


    9 hours ago
  • License


    GPL-3.0
Tuta offers encrypted email, calendar and contacts with quantum-resistant security, protecting your privacy without ads or tracking.

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Desktop SQL client with built-in MCP for AI agent access
  • Stars


    5,219
  • Last commit


    6 hours ago
  • License


    Apache-2.0
Desktop database client for PostgreSQL, MySQL/MariaDB, SQLite, and 14+ more databases, with a built-in MCP server, SQL notebooks, visual query builder, and a plugin system.

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Build stateful backends with in-memory actors
  • Stars


    6,298
  • Last commit


    1 day ago
  • License


    Apache-2.0
Open-source infrastructure for long-lived, in-memory processes called Actors. Combines state and compute with sub-millisecond latency, realtime capabilities, and horizontal scaling.

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Programmable notes with queries, Lua scripting, and wiki links
  • Stars


    6,325
  • Last commit


    10 hours ago
  • License


    MIT
A self-hosted, browser-based note-taking system that turns plain Markdown pages into a queryable, scriptable knowledge base you control.

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Lightweight distributed storage for self-hosting
  • Stars


    4,712
  • Last commit


    3 days ago
  • License


    AGPL-3.0
Self-contained distributed object storage with S3 API compatibility. Runs on minimal hardware, replicates data across 3 zones for maximum resilience.

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A spreadsheet engine you can embed, self-host, or run in the browser
  • Stars


    4,215
  • Last commit


    10 hours ago
  • License


    Apache-2.0
IronCalc is an open-source, Rust-powered spreadsheet engine with .xlsx support, 300+ functions, and bindings for JavaScript and Python.

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Secure, policy-based access control for modern applications
  • Stars


    4,624
  • Last commit


    5 hours ago
  • License


    Apache-2.0
A scalable authorization layer that provides fine-grained access control through externalized policies, enabling secure and flexible permissions management.

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Browser and notebook combined with local-first AI
  • Stars


    3,601
  • Last commit


    2 months ago
  • License


    Apache-2.0
A browser that doubles as a personal notebook, letting you research, summarize, and take notes on web pages, PDFs, and videos without switching apps.

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Free office suite with Microsoft compatibility
  • Stars


    4,519
  • Last commit


    5 hours ago
  • License


    GPL-3.0
Complete free office suite compatible with Microsoft formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx). Open source alternative with regular updates.

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Embedded storage engine built on object storage
  • Stars


    3,524
  • Last commit


    1 day ago
  • License


    Apache-2.0
SlateDB is an embedded storage engine that leverages object storage for durability, scalability, and simplified replication without the need for disk management.

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AI-powered platform for engineering LLM products
  • Stars


    3,384
  • Last commit


    8 hours ago
  • License


    Apache-2.0
Laminar is an open-source platform that helps collect, understand, and utilize data for building high-quality LLM applications.

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Lightweight code editor with agents, Git, and terminal built in
  • Stars


    3,111
  • Last commit


    7 hours ago
  • License


    AGPL-3.0
Open-source code editor for macOS, Windows, and Linux that puts coding agents, terminal, Git, and GitHub in a single window.

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Track your life, your way
  • Stars


    3,640
  • Last commit


    1 day ago
  • License


    GPL-3.0
Ryot is a versatile platform for effortlessly tracking media, fitness, and more, replacing manual methods like spreadsheets.

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Webhook delivery platform with retries, security, and a portal
  • Stars


    3,450
  • Last commit


    8 hours ago
  • License


    MIT
Add customer-facing webhooks to your product without building the infrastructure. Handles retries, signatures, multi-tenancy, filtering, and monitoring at scale.

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Group chat for friends and communities, without the baggage
  • Stars


    3,396
  • Last commit


    7 hours ago
  • License


    Unknown
Self-hostable group chat with servers, channels, voice, and moderation tools. No ads, no data mining, built under EU privacy law.

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Zero-Trust VPN with built-in 2FA/MFA and SSO capabilities
  • Stars


    2,870
  • Last commit


    13 hours ago
  • License


    Unknown
Enterprise-grade open source VPN solution combining WireGuard with mandatory 2FA/MFA and integrated OpenID Connect SSO for secure remote access

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Complete IT infrastructure monitoring made simple
  • Stars


    2,557
  • Last commit


    6 hours ago
  • License


    GPL-2.0
Monitor your entire IT infrastructure with 2,000+ plugins, automated discovery, and scalable architecture. Open source and enterprise solutions available.

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Open canvas for designing and building web apps
  • Stars


    2,675
  • Last commit


    21 hours ago
  • License


    Apache-2.0
Design and build web applications on an open canvas with AI-powered tools, Figma integration, pixel drawing, and a modular SDK built for extensibility.

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AI agents that transform merchant risk decisions at scale
  • Stars


    2,442
  • Last commit


    7 days ago
  • License


    Unknown
Reduce fraud, accelerate underwriting, and maintain compliance with AI-driven merchant risk intelligence for PSPs, banks, and fintechs.

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Secure password manager with end-to-end encryption
  • Stars


    2,929
  • Last commit


    10 hours ago
  • License


    AGPL-3.0
Open-source password manager with end-to-end encryption for passwords, credit cards, notes, and documents. Cross-platform sync with secure sharing capabilities.

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OpenTelemetry observability with traces, logs, and metrics
  • Stars


    1,838
  • Last commit


    6 hours ago
  • License


    Unknown
Observability platform built on OpenTelemetry and ClickHouse. Collect, visualize, and query distributed traces, logs, and metrics, with an MCP server for AI agent diagnostics.

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Business rules engine with AI, visual flows, and audit trails
  • Stars


    2,066
  • Last commit


    11 hours ago
  • License


    MIT
Model business logic in decision tables, visual flows, and natural-language rules. Change rules without deploys, test every path, and run the same engine anywhere.

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Unified API development ecosystem for modern teams
  • Stars


    2,615
  • Last commit


    8 months ago
  • License


    AGPL-3.0
All-in-one platform for API testing, documentation, and collaboration, simplifying the entire API development lifecycle.

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Simplify your workflow with offline Kanban boards
  • Stars


    2,056
  • Last commit


    7 hours ago
  • License


    GPL-3.0
Kanri is a free, open-source personal Kanban app that works offline, offering a modern and simple experience while respecting your privacy.

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Local meeting recorder that keeps your audio off the cloud
  • Stars


    1,553
  • Last commit


    5 hours ago
  • License


    MIT
Records meetings and voice memos locally using whisper.cpp, writes structured markdown to disk, and exposes 31 MCP tools so any AI agent can query your conversation history.

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Full-text search API with real-time indexing and crawling
  • Stars


    1,916
  • Last commit


    3 days ago
  • License


    Apache-2.0
Cloud search API and crawler service supporting billions of documents, real-time indexing, autocomplete, faceted filtering, and multi-language text across any application.

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Transform any song into karaoke with AI-powered vocals
  • Stars


    1,500
  • Last commit


    7 hours ago
  • License


    GPL-3.0
AI-powered karaoke software that separates vocals from any song, transcribes lyrics with word-level sync, scores your pitch in real-time, and includes dynamic backgrounds.

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Parallel AI agent workspaces with Git and project context
  • Stars


    1,331
  • Last commit


    11 hours ago
  • License


    Apache-2.0
Run multiple AI coding agents in isolated Git worktrees, with cross-repo context, GitHub/Linear integrations, and support for Claude, Codex, Cursor, and more.

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Privacy-first proof-of-work CAPTCHA without user friction
  • Stars


    2,491
  • Last commit


    1 year ago
  • License


    AGPL-3.0
Privacy-focused proof-of-work CAPTCHA system that silently protects websites without tracking users or requiring image solving. Drop-in replacement for reCAPTCHA.

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The modern GraphQL runtime
  • Stars


    1,443
  • Last commit


    2 months ago
  • License


    Apache-2.0
Swiftly design and ship best-practice GraphQL backends atop existing data sources and APIs.

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Local-first, offline-first no-code database platform
  • Stars


    2,978
  • Last commit


    24 days ago
  • License


    AGPL-3.0
Build and manage custom databases with ease, create type-safe APIs, and develop applications quickly

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