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• facebookresearch/mmfMMF is a Facebook AI research framework for building AI models that understand both images and text together —
• google/seq2seqA general-purpose TensorFlow encoder-decoder framework from Google, originally built for machine translation r
• lucidrains/dalle-pytorchA community PyTorch implementation of OpenAI's original DALL-E model that generates images from text descripti
• memononen/nanovgNanoVG is a small, stable C library for drawing smooth 2D vector graphics with OpenGL — shapes, text, and imag
• laraveldaily/laravel-roadmap-learning-pathA curated beginner-to-advanced learning roadmap for the Laravel PHP framework with links to docs, video tutori
• rfidresearchgroup/proxmark3Firmware and software for the Proxmark3 USB device that lets you read, analyze, clone, and interact with RFID
• sezanzeb/input-remapperA Linux desktop app that lets you remap keys, gamepad buttons, mouse buttons, and joystick axes to anything yo
• survivesjtu/survivesjtumanualA community-maintained Chinese-language guidebook for Shanghai Jiao Tong University students covering study st
• woai3c/visual-drag-demoA Vue teaching project that shows how to build a drag-and-drop low-code page editor with resizable components,
• apppear/chartviewA SwiftUI library for adding bar, line, and pie charts to iOS apps using a composable modifier-based API, with
• deeplabcut/deeplabcutA tool for scientists to track animal body parts in video without physical markers, using AI trained on a smal
• gothinkster/react-redux-realworld-example-appA complete example social blogging app built with React and Redux, showing how to build a real-world frontend
• trapexit/mergerfsA Linux tool that combines multiple storage drives or folders into a single merged directory, so all your file
• youssefhosni/data-science-interview-questions-answersA curated collection of data science interview questions and answers organized by topic, covering ML, deep lea
• kucherenko/jscpdA code scanner that finds copy-pasted duplicate blocks across your whole codebase, supporting over 150 languag
• meta-pytorch/captumA Python library that explains why a PyTorch model made a prediction by scoring which inputs or neurons contri
• quarto-dev/quarto-cliA publishing tool that lets you write documents mixing text and code, then render them as PDFs, websites, book
• ankitpokhrel/jira-cliA terminal tool for Jira that lets you search, create, and manage tickets from the command line instead of usi
• boltsframework/bolts-objcA utility library for iOS and macOS that makes chaining background tasks cleaner (like JavaScript Promises) an
• moxiecode/pluploadA JavaScript library for adding file uploads to websites, with support for chunked uploads, image resizing in
• rhysd/vim.wasmAn experimental project that compiles Vim into WebAssembly so it runs fully inside a browser tab, with no serv
• webassembly/wasiThe standard system interface for WebAssembly programs to access files, networking, and OS resources when runn
• khronosgroup/moltenvkA compatibility layer that translates Vulkan graphics API calls into Apple's Metal API, letting Vulkan-based g
• pedrommcarrasco/brooklynA free macOS screensaver that recreates Apple's animated visuals from its October 2018 Brooklyn event, with op
• niieani/bash-oo-frameworkA modular framework that adds named function parameters, try-catch error handling, formatted stack traces, log
• andmarti1424/sc-imA terminal-based spreadsheet that works like Vim, supporting CSV, XLSX, and ODS files, Lua scripting, GNUPlot
• lmenezes/cerebroA browser-based administration dashboard for Elasticsearch clusters that lets you manage indices, shards, and
• russross/blackfridayA Go library that converts Markdown text to HTML, safe for untrusted user input, with support for tables, fenc
• 0xgf/boneyardA library that automatically generates skeleton loading placeholder screens for React, Vue, Svelte, Angular, a
• phan/phanA static analysis tool for PHP that checks your code for type errors, undefined variables, wrong function argu
• airbnb/ts-migrateA tool from Airbnb that automates converting a JavaScript codebase to TypeScript by inserting placeholder type
• loro-dev/loroLoro is a Rust library for building apps where multiple users can edit the same data at once, syncing changes
• robbiehanson/cocoahttpserverAn Objective-C library that lets Mac and iOS apps run a built-in HTTP server locally, with support for SSL/TLS
• stonerl/thawThaw is a free macOS app that hides and shows menu bar icons on demand, cleaning up the crowded strip of icons
• buger/jsonparserjsonparser is a Go library for reading specific fields from JSON data up to 10x faster than Go's built-in JSON
• jindrapetrik/jpexs-decompilerJPEXS Free Flash Decompiler lets you open old Flash SWF files and extract images, sounds, fonts, and code from
• mouredev/retos-programacion-2023A full year of 52 weekly programming challenges from the Spanish-language MoureDev community, each with diffic
• cri-o/cri-oCRI-O is the connector between Kubernetes and the software that actually runs containers on a server, handling
• redecentralize/alternative-internetA curated list of projects for building a more decentralized internet, covering self-hosted cloud storage, pee
• softprops/action-gh-releaseA GitHub Action that automatically creates or updates a GitHub Release when you push a version tag, with suppo
• flashinfer-ai/flashinferFlashInfer is a Python library of highly optimized GPU kernels that makes AI language models run faster at inf
• moekoemusic/moekoemusicMoeKoe Music is an open-source desktop and web music player for KuGou, a major Chinese streaming platform, wit
• biolab/orange3Orange is a drag-and-drop data analysis and visualization tool where you connect boxes on a canvas to load dat
• hqarroum/docker-androidDocker-Android packages an Android emulator inside a Docker container so you can run and test Android apps on
• fulu-foundation/orcaslicer-bambulabOrcaSlicer-bambulab is a modified 3D printer slicer that restores cloud printing for Bambu Lab printers, letti
• lusaxweb/vuesaxVuesax is a ready-made UI component library for Vue.js 2 — drop in buttons, forms, modals, tables, and more to
• draftdev/startup-marketing-checklistA single Markdown file listing startup marketing tactics in order of when to try them — copy it, cross off wha
• extism/extismExtism is a framework for running WebAssembly plugins inside your own app — it handles loading plugin files, c
• ivanvorobei/swiftuiA collection of runnable SwiftUI example projects — covering layouts, animations, networking, and complete min
• lharries/whatsapp-mcpWhatsApp MCP lets AI assistants like Claude read your WhatsApp messages, search contacts, and send messages on
• realworld-apps/angular-realworld-example-appA complete example Angular application — a Medium-style blogging platform called Conduit — built to show best
• tommylemon/android-zblibraryAndroid-ZBLibrary is a Java framework for building Android apps faster using pre-wired MVP base classes with c
• charliedream1/ai_quant_tradeA Chinese-language collection of tutorials and code examples for AI-driven stock trading, covering rule-based
• limbopro/paolujichangA community-maintained blacklist of Chinese VPN proxy providers that have shut down or disappeared with user f
• xiangyuecn/recorderA JavaScript library for recording audio from a browser microphone and saving it in formats including MP3, WAV
• microsoft/windows-classic-samplesAn official Microsoft collection of small, self-contained code samples demonstrating how to use Windows progra
• shamecom/shamecomA community-curated public table of Chinese companies that rescinded job offers or signed agreements with new
• zammad/zammadAn open-source web-based helpdesk platform that brings customer messages from email, live chat, phone, and soc
• makenotion/notion-sdk-jsThe official Notion JavaScript and TypeScript client library that lets Node.js code read and write Notion page
• soketi/soketiA self-hosted open-source WebSockets server that is a drop-in replacement for Pusher, letting you run real-tim
• arco-design/arco-designA React UI component library from ByteDance with more than 60 ready-to-use components including forms, tables,
• daimajia/androidimagesliderAndroidImageSlider is an Android library that adds a swipeable image carousel to any screen, loading images fr
• modelscope/funclipA locally-run Python tool that transcribes speech in a video file and lets you cut out specific clips by selec
• nunomaduro/phpinsightsPHP Insights scans a PHP codebase in seconds and displays scores for code quality, coding style, architecture,
• huggingface/alignment-handbookThe Alignment Handbook provides ready-to-run training scripts and YAML config files for turning a base languag
• secwiki/linux-kernel-exploitsA curated reference index of Linux kernel privilege escalation exploits organized by CVE number, covering vuln
• vibora-io/viboraVibora is an experimental high-speed Python web framework for building async servers and making HTTP client re
• moosphan/android-daily-interviewA categorized index of Android developer interview questions — covering Java, Android components, concurrency,
• brucedevices/firmwareBruce is open-source security firmware for pocket ESP32 devices like the M5Stack Cardputer, giving authorized
• huolalatech/page-spy-webPageSpy is a self-hosted remote debugging dashboard that lets developers inspect errors, logs, network request
• antiwork/shortestShortest lets developers write automated end-to-end browser tests as plain English sentences, then uses Claude
• tastejs/awesome-app-ideasA public-domain brainstorm list of app ideas — from Kanban boards and pizza order composers to HR dashboards —
• facebook/metroMetro is the JavaScript bundler built for React Native — it combines all your app's JS files into a single pac
• windtf/wireproxyWireproxy lets you route one app through a WireGuard VPN without root permissions or changing your system netw
• tgx-android/telegram-xTelegram X is an alternative Android Telegram client with full source code — you can build it yourself, verify
• ziparchive/ziparchiveSSZipArchive is an iOS/macOS library that lets you zip and unzip files in your app with a single method call —
• livebud/budBud is a full-stack web framework for Go that auto-generates boilerplate as you add files — you get server-sid
• sallar/github-contributions-chartA web app that turns your entire GitHub contribution history into a downloadable image you can share on social
• aws-samples/aws-cdk-examplesA collection of official AWS CDK example projects in TypeScript, Python, Java, C#, and Go — copy-paste infrast
• 995icu/996icuA labor rights protest repository by Chinese tech workers citing labor law against the 996 and 995 overwork sc
• lukeed/polkaPolka is a tiny, fast Node.js web server that works like Express but is 33-50% faster and much smaller — nearl
• peng-zhihui/xuanXUAN-Bike is a DIY self-balancing bicycle project with PCB schematics and mechanical CAD files — an ESP32-base
• pyo3/maturinBuild tool that compiles Rust code into Python packages you can install with pip, handling the packaging compl
• throneproj/throneDesktop app for managing proxy connections on Windows, Linux, and macOS with a graphical interface for setting
• alibaba/qlexpressJava scripting engine from Alibaba that lets you run and update business rules like pricing or discount logic
• samuelschmidgall/agentlaboratoryPython tool that automates academic research using AI agents that review papers, run experiments, and write La
• wangyuan389/mall-cookVisual drag-and-drop storefront builder that lets you assemble e-commerce pages without writing code and expor
• adamchainz/django-cors-headersDjango add-on that adds CORS headers to server responses so web browsers allow JavaScript on one domain to mak
• closedxml/closedxmlC# library for creating, reading, and editing Excel spreadsheets from .NET apps without needing Microsoft Exce
• mik3y/usb-serial-for-androidAndroid Java library for communicating with hardware devices like Arduinos and USB serial adapters connected v
• cgzirim/seek-tuneGo app that identifies songs from short audio recordings using audio fingerprinting similar to Shazam, with a
• dependabot/dependabot-coreThe core Ruby library powering GitHub's Dependabot service, which automatically scans your project for outdate
• devias-io/material-kit-reactA free React and Next.js admin dashboard template with eight pre-built pages including authentication screens
• paullecam/react-leafletLibrary that wraps Leaflet interactive maps as React components, letting you add and control maps in a React a
• zxlie/fehelperA browser extension for Chrome, Firefox, and Edge that bundles dozens of web developer utilities into one popu
• coleam00/ottomator-agentsA growing library of open-source AI agents for the oTTomator Live Agent Studio, where you can run ready-made a
• lexiforest/curl_cffiA Python HTTP library that makes your scraper or automation script look like a real Chrome, Firefox, or Safari
• 501351981/vue-officeA JavaScript library for Vue (and plain JS or React) that lets you display Word, Excel, PDF, and PowerPoint fi
• builtbybel/bloatynosyA standalone Windows 11 tool that removes pre-installed bloatware, unwanted features, and default settings you
• lunarvim/neovim-from-scratchAn educational Neovim configuration built step by step from scratch in Lua, teaching you how to set up code co

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