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Open Source Projects using Rust

A curated collection of the 154 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.

Parallel AI agent workspaces with Git and project context
  • Stars

    Stars growing over the last 30 days1,393
  • Last commit

    20 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

    2,499
  • 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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Secure self-hosted cloud storage with end-to-end encryption
  • Stars

    1,548
  • Last commit

    1 day ago
  • License

    Unknown
Lightweight, self-hosted cloud storage built with Rust and Vue.js. Features end-to-end encryption, file sharing, search capabilities, and Docker deployment.

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

    2,976
  • Last commit

    1 month ago
  • License

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

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GitOps orchestration for infrastructure as code
  • Stars

    1,325
  • Last commit

    8 hours ago
  • License

    MPL-2.0
Automate infrastructure changes with secure GitOps workflows. Plan, validate, and deploy Terraform, OpenTofu, and Pulumi directly from pull requests.

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Flexible billing infrastructure for modern SaaS
  • Stars

    Stars growing over the last 30 days1,354
  • Last commit

    11 hours ago
  • License

    AGPL-3.0
Open-source pricing and billing platform that helps SaaS companies launch, test, and scale complex billing models with ease. Features metering, invoicing, and real-time data.

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Open-source webhooks for seamless integrations
  • Stars

    1,507
  • Last commit

    1 day ago
  • License

    SSPL-1.0
Self-hosted webhook solution for effortless event-driven communication between applications, enhancing system interoperability and automation.

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Fast, local-first Git GUI built in Rust
  • Stars

    Stars growing quickly over the last 30 days999
  • Last commit

    6 hours ago
  • License

    AGPL-3.0
Open source Git GUI for Linux, macOS, and Windows, built in Rust for speed on large repositories with full diff, merge, and history tooling.

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One self-hosted binary replaces Vercel, Sentry, and analytics tools
  • Stars

    Stars growing over the last 30 days900
  • Last commit

    5 hours ago
  • License

    Apache-2.0
Self-hosted platform for small dev teams combining deployments, error tracking, analytics, session replay, uptime monitoring, and managed databases in one dashboard.

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Offline voice dictation that types into any app
  • Stars

    741
  • Last commit

    19 hours ago
  • License

    AGPL-3.0
Dictate into any app on Mac or Windows using on-device AI models. One-time purchase, 99+ languages, no subscription required.

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A verified workspace where AI agents store and build knowledge
  • Stars

    Stars growing quickly over the last 30 days700
  • Last commit

    19 hours ago
  • License

    MIT
Busabase gives AI agents a shared database, knowledge base, and skills registry where every proposed change goes through human review before becoming canonical data.

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Revolutionizing data processing with Compute Over Data
  • Stars

    876
  • Last commit

    4 days ago
  • License

    Apache-2.0
Bacalhau is an open-source platform for fast, cost-effective, and secure distributed computing, seamlessly integrating with Docker and WebAssembly workflows.
Low-latency code-pairing made by developers
  • Stars

    Stars growing over the last 30 days733
  • Last commit

    8 hours ago
  • License

    AGPL-3.0
Open-source remote pair programming tool with HD screen sharing, noise-cancelling audio and low-latency remote control. Built specifically for developers.

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Persistent cloud VMs that hibernate and wake in seconds
  • Stars

    Stars growing over the last 30 days583
  • Last commit

    4 days ago
  • License

    Apache-2.0
Provides always-on virtual machines for AI agents with full OS access, persistent state, elastic CPU/memory resizing, and instant checkpoints.

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Fast, minimal VPN built on modern cryptography
  • Stars

    736
  • Last commit

    6 months ago
  • License

    GPL-2.0
VPN protocol that runs inside the Linux kernel, using public-key cryptography to create encrypted tunnels across UDP with minimal configuration.

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Open-source GraphQL federation platform
  • Stars

    482
  • Last commit

    15 hours ago
  • License

    MIT
A fully open-source schema registry, analytics, and gateway for GraphQL federation and APIs

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Inspect, debug, and replay BullMQ queues visually
  • Stars

    454
  • Last commit

    5 months ago
  • License

    MIT
Desktop app and embeddable dashboard for BullMQ that shows live queue metrics, job runs, FlowProducer graphs, and scheduler status without touching Redis directly.

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Real-time event tracking and response for tech products
  • Stars

    476
  • Last commit

    1 month ago
  • License

    AGPL-3.0
Track critical events, receive instant notifications, and respond to product activities with customizable webhooks and action buttons

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Fast, secure, and privacy-focused web browsing
  • Stars

    413
  • Last commit

    11 hours ago
  • License

    MPL-2.0
Midori Browser is a lightweight, fast, and secure browser that protects users' privacy, available for Windows, Linux, and Android.

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Anonymous publishing with no accounts, tracking, or logins
  • Stars

    Stars growing over the last 30 days331
  • Last commit

    6 hours ago
  • License

    Unlicense
Self-hosted platform for publishing text anonymously. Write, get a link, share it. No accounts, no tracking, no edits after posting.

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Privacy-first, cookieless analytics without consent banners
  • Stars

    180
  • Last commit

    17 hours ago
  • License

    AGPL-3.0
GDPR-compliant web analytics with real-time insights, session replay, and funnel tracking. No cookies, no tracking, no consent banners required.

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Scale document creation with automated workflows
  • Stars

    167
  • Last commit

    1 month ago
  • License

    AGPL-3.0
Complete document lifecycle management with automated generation, approval workflows, e-signatures, and branded templates. Create professional documents at scale.

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Run Claude Code, Codex, Grok, and more from one app
  • Stars

    Stars growing quickly over the last 30 days126
  • Last commit

    2 days ago
  • License

    Apache-2.0
A Mac app that brings multiple AI coding agents into a single window, running on your existing subscriptions with parallel agent sessions, PR management, and a built-in browser.

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Live stock quotes, charts, and AI-scored news in your terminal
  • Stars

    90
  • Last commit

    5 days ago
  • License

    MIT
Terminal dashboard for stock quotes, candlestick charts, AI-scored news, SEC Form 4 insider activity, and earnings reads. Free tier, no card required.

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Monitors websites and APIs, pages on-call, and publishes a status page
  • Stars

    52
  • Last commit

    1 day ago
  • License

    AGPL-3.0
Hosted uptime monitoring with multi-region checks, eight monitor types, on-call rotations, escalation policies, and public status pages for SaaS teams and agencies.

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Turn short shortcuts into your everyday words
  • Stars

    53
  • Last commit

    2 days ago
  • License

    AGPL-3.0
Text expander that replaces typed abbreviations with saved replies, signatures, and snippets across macOS, Windows, and Linux.

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Secure, encrypted forms with advanced features
  • Stars

    49
  • Last commit

    4 days ago
  • License

    AGPL-3.0
Build end-to-end encrypted forms with enterprise-grade features, no coding required. Protect sensitive data and enhance user trust.

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