The Apps We Actually Use.
A curated directory of software we trust for engineering, productivity, and life—with a strong preference for open-source tools.
Productivity & System
Obsidian
Notes
Local-first knowledge base that works on plain Markdown files.
Raycast
Launcher
Better than Spotlight. Extendable launcher for everything on macOS.
ShareX
FOSSCapture
The ultimate screen capture and automation tool for Windows.
Cotypist
FOSSTyping
Improve your typing speed and accuracy with this open-source typing trainer.
Dash
Documentation
Offline API documentation browser for developers.
Tailscale
VPN
Zero-config VPN that connects your devices securely.
Security & Privacy
KeePassXC
FOSSPassword Manager
Secure password manager with local-first storage and no cloud sync.
KeePassDX
FOSSPassword Manager
KeePass implementation for Android with full compatibility.
KeePassium
FOSSPassword Manager
KeePass for iOS with a beautiful, native interface.
Proton VPN
VPN
Swiss-based VPN with strong privacy guarantees and no logs.
Development & Engineering
VS Code
FOSSCode Editor
Powerful, lightweight code editor with extensive extension support.
OrbStack
Containers
Fast, lightweight Docker alternative for macOS with Linux support.
WSL2
Linux on Windows
Run a full Linux environment natively on Windows 10/11.
LM Studio
LLM Desktop
Run open-source LLMs locally with a user-friendly interface.
Antigravity IDE
IDE
Browser-based IDE for quick prototyping and development.
Media & Entertainment
Infuse
Media Player
Beautiful media player for Apple devices with library management.
IINA
FOSSMedia Player
Modern media player for macOS with a clean, native interface.
mpv
FOSSMedia Player
A free, open-source, and cross-platform media player with powerful scripting.
MusicBee
Music Player
Powerful music manager for massive local libraries on Windows.
Musicolet
Music Player
Lightweight, feature-rich music player for Android.
AntennaPod
FOSSPodcast Manager
The best open-source podcast manager. No tracking, just audio.
HandBrake
FOSSVideo Converter
Open-source video transcoder for converting media to modern formats.
Utilities & Tools
7-Zip
FOSSArchive Manager
Lightweight, open-source file archiver with excellent compression.
The Unarchiver
Archive Manager
Simple, clean archive manager for macOS supporting all formats.
ZArchiver
Archive Manager
Lightweight archive manager for Android with multiple format support.
FaceDown
Webcam
Quick webcam status indicator for macOS—covers camera when not in use.
Hand Mirror
Webcam Viewer
Quick access to your Mac's webcam with a minimal interface.
WhatCable
Cable Identifier
Quick reference for identifying cable types and connectors.
WiFiman
WiFi Analysis
WiFi network analyzer and troubleshooting tool.
qBittorrent
FOSSTorrent Client
Open-source, lightweight torrent client with no ads or bloatware.
LocalSend
FOSSFile Sharing
Share files instantly across devices over local network, no cloud.
Blip
FOSSClipboard
Lightweight clipboard manager for macOS with history and search.
Personal Finance & Learning
Cashew
FOSSFinance
Open-source expense tracker with intuitive interface for Android.
PiggyBank
FOSSFinance
Lightweight personal finance app for budgeting and expense tracking.
Anki
FOSSFlashcards
Powerful spaced repetition flashcard system for learning anything.
System Administration & Remote
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* Availability markers based on official client support. Many apps also have web versions.