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Curated collection of free, open-source software trusted by millions of developers and power users worldwide

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yt-dlp

85K+ All Platforms Media

The most powerful video downloader supporting 1000+ websites including YouTube, Vimeo, Twitter, TikTok, and more. A feature-rich fork of youtube-dl with active development and better performance.

1000+ Sites Playlist Support Subtitles Audio Extract Format Selection

How to Use

  1. Download the executable for your platform
  2. Open terminal/command prompt in download folder
  3. Run: yt-dlp [video-url]
  4. Video will download to current directory
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Microsoft PowerToys

110K+ Windows Productivity

Official Microsoft utility suite for Windows power users. Includes FancyZones (window management), PowerRename (bulk rename), Color Picker, Image Resizer, Keyboard Manager, and 20+ more utilities.

FancyZones Color Picker Image Resizer PowerRename Run Launcher

How to Install

  1. Download the .exe installer
  2. Run the installer as Administrator
  3. Launch from Start Menu or Win+Shift+T
  4. Enable desired utilities in settings
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ShareX

30K+ Windows Productivity

The ultimate screen capture and file sharing tool. Capture screenshots, record GIFs/videos, annotate images, OCR text recognition, and upload to 80+ cloud services. Used by content creators worldwide.

Screen Capture GIF Recording OCR Annotations 80+ Uploaders

How to Use

  1. Install and launch ShareX
  2. Press Print Screen for full capture
  3. Ctrl+Print Screen for region capture
  4. Edit, annotate, and share instantly
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OBS Studio

60K+ All Platforms Media

Industry-standard open-source software for video recording and live streaming. Used by millions of streamers on Twitch, YouTube, and Facebook. Supports scenes, transitions, filters, and plugins.

Live Streaming Screen Recording Scenes & Sources Plugins Virtual Camera

Getting Started

  1. Download and install OBS Studio
  2. Run Auto-Configuration Wizard
  3. Add sources (display, webcam, audio)
  4. Click "Start Recording" or "Start Streaming"
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Visual Studio Code

165K+ All Platforms Developer

The world's most popular code editor. Lightning-fast, highly extensible with 30,000+ extensions. Built-in Git, debugging, IntelliSense, and support for every programming language.

IntelliSense Git Integration Debugger 30K+ Extensions Remote Dev

Quick Start

  1. Download installer for your platform
  2. Install and launch VS Code
  3. Install language extensions (Python, JS, etc.)
  4. Open folder and start coding!
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Bitwarden

10K+ All Platforms Security

Open-source password manager trusted by millions. End-to-end encrypted vault for passwords, cards, and secure notes. Free sync across unlimited devices with browser extensions and mobile apps.

E2E Encryption Cross-Platform Browser Extension 2FA Support Self-Host Option

Setup Guide

  1. Download desktop app or browser extension
  2. Create free account with master password
  3. Import existing passwords (if any)
  4. Enable auto-fill for seamless login
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HandBrake

17K+ All Platforms Media

The most popular open-source video transcoder. Convert videos to MP4/MKV, compress files for web/mobile, rip DVDs, and batch process entire folders. Hardware acceleration for blazing speed.

Video Conversion Compression Batch Processing Presets Hardware Accel

How to Convert

  1. Open HandBrake and drag video file
  2. Select output format preset (MP4, MKV)
  3. Adjust quality/size settings if needed
  4. Click "Start Encode" and wait
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Files

35K+ Windows 11/10 Productivity

Modern file manager for Windows with tabs, dual-pane view, cloud integration, and beautiful Fluent Design. Replace the outdated Windows Explorer with a powerful, customizable alternative.

Tabbed Browsing Dual Pane Cloud Integration Git Status Archives

Installation

  1. Download from Microsoft Store (recommended)
  2. Or download installer from GitHub releases
  3. Set as default file manager (optional)
  4. Customize with themes and layouts
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Bruno

27K+ All Platforms Developer

Fast, Git-friendly API client as an alternative to Postman and Insomnia. Stores collections directly in your filesystem using plain text markup. Works completely offline with no cloud sync required.

Git-Friendly Offline First REST & GraphQL No Account Open Source

Quick Start

  1. Download and install Bruno
  2. Create or open a collection folder
  3. Add API requests (GET, POST, etc.)
  4. Commit collection to Git for versioning
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Joplin

46K+ All Platforms Productivity

Secure, open-source note-taking app with end-to-end encryption. Supports Markdown, web clipper, to-do lists, and sync via Dropbox/OneDrive/Nextcloud. Perfect Evernote alternative.

E2E Encryption Markdown Web Clipper Cloud Sync Plugins

Getting Started

  1. Download desktop or mobile app
  2. Create notebooks and notes
  3. Connect cloud service for sync (optional)
  4. Enable encryption for privacy
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Tabby Terminal

60K+ All Platforms Developer

A modern, highly configurable terminal emulator. Supports tabs, split panes, SSH connection manager, SFTP, serial port, and beautiful themes. Replaces Windows Terminal, iTerm2, and Hyper.

SSH Manager SFTP Split Panes Themes Cross-Platform

Setup

  1. Download installer for your OS
  2. Install and launch Tabby
  3. Configure shell (PowerShell, Bash, Zsh)
  4. Add SSH connections and customize theme
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Ollama

100K+ All Platforms AI/Developer

Run large language models locally on your machine. Supports Llama 3, Mistral, Gemma, CodeLlama, and 50+ models. No internet required - complete privacy for AI-powered development.

Local LLMs 50+ Models 100% Offline API Server GPU Support

Quick Start

  1. Download and install Ollama
  2. Open terminal, run: ollama pull llama3
  3. Chat with: ollama run llama3
  4. Or use API at localhost:11434
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