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keepassxreboot/keepassxc

KeePassXC is a cross-platform community-driven port of the Windows application “KeePass Password Safe”.

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C++ CMake Go modules vcpkg

GitHub topics

#cross-platform #hacktoberfest #keepass #keepassxc #linux #macos

Updated: 2026-08-10
Lists: 4 list mentions
First commit: 2010-08-07
License: NOASSERTION
Issues: 890 open

28,351

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Forks: 1,874
Commits: 4,984 commits
Star growth, last 7 days: No 7-day history
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ungoogled-software/ungoogled-chromium

Google Chromium, sans integration with Google

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Python

GitHub topics

#chromium #control #google-chromium #inox #iridium #privacy

Updated: 2026-08-12
Lists: 2 list mentions
First commit: 2015-06-12
License: BSD-3-Clause
Issues: 181 open

27,424

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Forks: 1,239
Commits: 2,408 commits
Star growth, last 7 days: No 7-day history
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FreeTubeApp/FreeTube

An Open Source YouTube app for privacy

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Vue Electron Express Vite Vue npm pnpm

GitHub topics

#freetube #privacy #subscriptions #video #videos #youtube

Updated: 2026-08-16
Lists: 3 list mentions
First commit: 2020-02-11
License: AGPL-3.0
Issues: 322 open

21,666

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Forks: 1,479
Commits: 10,598 commits
Star growth, last 7 days: No 7-day history
Commit velocity, last 7 days: No 7-day history

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screenpipe/screenpipe

YC (S26) | Open Computer History | Record your screen continuously locally and provide context to your agents (Claude, Codex, Openclaw, Hermes, Runner...)

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Rust Axum Electron Next.js React Bun Cargo npm

GitHub topics

#agents #agi #ai #ai-memory #audio-recording #computer-vision

Updated: 2026-09-04
Lists: 9 list mentions
First commit: 2024-06-19
License: NOASSERTION
Issues: 56 open

21,403

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Forks: 2,174
Commits: 13,088 commits
Star growth, last 7 days: +122 +0.6%
Commit velocity, last 7 days: +105 +0.8%

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super-productivity/super-productivity

Super Productivity is an advanced todo list app with integrated Timeboxing and time tracking capabilities. It also comes with integrations for Jira, GitLab, GitHub and Open Project.

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TypeScript Android Angular Electron Fastify Bundler Cargo CocoaPods

GitHub topics

#android #flowmodoro #flowtime #habit-tracker #ios #issue-tracker

Updated: 2026-08-10
Lists: 5 list mentions
First commit: 2016-12-30
License: MIT
Issues: 1,448 open

21,253

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Forks: 1,933
Commits: 21,716 commits
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imputnet/helium

Private, fast, and honest web browser

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C++

GitHub topics

#browser #chromium #privacy #web-browser

Updated: 2026-08-10
Lists: 2 list mentions
First commit: 2015-06-12
License: GPL-3.0
Issues: 482 open

19,277

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Forks: 524
Commits: 3,790 commits
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cryptomator/cryptomator

Cryptomator for Windows, macOS, and Linux: Secure client-side encryption for your cloud storage, ensuring privacy and control over your data.

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Java Maven

GitHub topics

#cloud-storage #crypto #cryptography #cryptomator #encryption #java

Updated: 2026-08-01
Lists: 4 list mentions
First commit: 2014-02-02
License: GPL-3.0
Issues: 283 open

15,859

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Forks: 1,523
Commits: 6,505 commits
Star growth, last 7 days: No 7-day history
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tutao/tutanota

Tuta is an email service with a strong focus on security and privacy that lets you encrypt emails, contacts and calendar entries on all your devices.

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TypeScript Android Electron Express Cargo CMake Gradle

GitHub topics

#email #encryption #javascript #mithril #privacy #security

Updated: 2026-08-14
Lists: 4 list mentions
First commit: 2013-06-28
License: GPL-3.0
Issues: 965 open

7,851

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Forks: 634
Commits: 13,999 commits
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standardnotes/app

Think fearlessly with end-to-end encrypted notes and files. For issues, visit https://standardnotes.com/forum or https://standardnotes.com/help.

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TypeScript Android Electron Express React Bundler CocoaPods Gradle

GitHub topics

#encrypted #evernote #markdown #note-taking #notes #privacy

Updated: 2026-08-11
Lists: 4 list mentions
First commit: 2016-12-05
License: AGPL-3.0
Issues: Disabled

6,582

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Forks: 545
Commits: 7,211 commits
Star growth, last 7 days: No 7-day history
Commit velocity, last 7 days: No 7-day history

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momenbasel/PureMac

Free, open-source macOS cleaner. CleanMyMac alternative with zero telemetry. Native SwiftUI, scheduled auto-cleaning, Xcode/Homebrew/system cache cleanup. MIT licensed.

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Swift

GitHub topics

#cache-cleaner #cleanmymac #cleanup #disk-cleaner #disk-space #homebrew

Updated: 2026-08-10
Lists: 2 list mentions
First commit: 2026-04-08
License: MIT
Issues: 12 open

5,706

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Forks: 315
Commits: 138 commits
Star growth, last 7 days: No 7-day history
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szTheory/exifcleaner

Cross-platform desktop GUI app to clean image metadata

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Perl Electron React Vite Yarn

GitHub topics

#concurrency #dark-mode #desktop-app #electron #exif #exiftool

Updated: 2026-08-10
Lists: 3 list mentions
First commit: 2019-12-05
License: MIT
Issues: 50 open

2,587

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Forks: 164
Commits: 615 commits
Star growth, last 7 days: No 7-day history
Commit velocity, last 7 days: No 7-day history

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julyx10/lap

An offline-first photo manager for large local libraries

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Vue React Tailwind CSS Tauri Vite Cargo npm pnpm

GitHub topics

#desktop-app #digital-asset-manager #duplicate-detection #face-recognition #family-photos #image-search

Updated: 2026-08-14
Lists: 2 list mentions
First commit: 2024-08-11
License: GPL-3.0
Issues: 51 open

1,888

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Forks: 111
Commits: 1,072 commits
Star growth, last 7 days: No 7-day history
Commit velocity, last 7 days: No 7-day history

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TypeWhisper/typewhisper-mac

Local speech-to-text for macOS on-device AI, fully private, optional cloud

AI dev

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Swift Swift Package Manager

GitHub topics

#apple-silicon #dictation #macos #on-device #privacy #speech-to-text

Updated: 2026-08-14
Lists: 2 list mentions
First commit: 2026-02-12
License: GPL-3.0
Issues: 70 open

1,692

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Forks: 121
Commits: 1,076 commits
Star growth, last 7 days: No 7-day history
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swiftyapp/swifty

🔑 Free Offline-first Password Manager

Stack

JavaScript Electron React npm Yarn

GitHub topics

#cipher #credentials #cryptography #desktop #desktop-app #electron

Updated: 2026-01-23
Lists: 3 list mentions
First commit: 2019-06-30
License: GPL-3.0
Issues: 95 open

944

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Forks: 79
Commits: 818 commits
Star growth, last 7 days: No 7-day history
Commit velocity, last 7 days: No 7-day history

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sane-apps/SaneBar

The privacy-first menu bar manager for macOS. Now 100% free and open source (MIT) — every feature unlocked. Native, lightweight, and scriptable.

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Swift Bundler Swift Package Manager

GitHub topics

#bartender-alternative #free #mac-app #macos #macos-app #menu-bar

Updated: 2026-08-09
Lists: 3 list mentions
First commit: 2026-01-02
License: MIT
Issues: 1 open

269

stars

Forks: 15
Commits: 1,045 commits
Star growth, last 7 days: No 7-day history
Commit velocity, last 7 days: No 7-day history

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0xMassi/stik_app

Instant thought capture for macOS. One shortcut, post-it appears, type, close.

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TypeScript React Tailwind CSS Tauri Vite Bun Cargo npm

GitHub topics

#ai #keyboard-first #local-first #mac-app #macos #markdown

Updated: 2026-08-02
Lists: 3 list mentions
First commit: 2026-02-03
License: MIT
Issues: 6 open

238

stars

Forks: 14
Commits: 203 commits
Star growth, last 7 days: No 7-day history
Commit velocity, last 7 days: No 7-day history

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sorkila/lockpaw

Cover your Mac screen with a hotkey while AI agents keep running. Dog/cat mascot, native Settings, Touch ID unlock.

AI dev

Stack

Swift

GitHub topics

#ai-agents #claude-code #developer-tools #hotkey #macos #macos-app

Updated: 2026-08-10
Lists: 2 list mentions
First commit: 2026-03-19
License: MIT
Issues: 7 open

143

stars

Forks: 5
Commits: 87 commits
Star growth, last 7 days: No 7-day history
Commit velocity, last 7 days: No 7-day history

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GeiserX/VPN-Bypass

macOS menu-bar app for fine-grained VPN routing: bypass the VPN for chosen domains/services, force others through it, or (Custom mode) route each domain/subnet out a specific egress — direct, a specific VPN, an HTTP/SOCKS5 proxy, or a Tailscale peer. Includes a vpnb CLI.

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Swift Swift Package Manager

GitHub topics

#cisco #corporate-vpn #dns #globalprotect #homebrew #macos

Updated: 2026-08-07
Lists: 3 list mentions
First commit: 2026-01-14
License: GPL-3.0
Issues: 2 open

104

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Forks: 7
Commits: 339 commits
Star growth, last 7 days: No 7-day history
Commit velocity, last 7 days: No 7-day history

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dutkiewiczmaciej/MakLock

Free, open-source macOS app that locks applications with Touch ID, Apple Watch, and trusted Wi-Fi. The only open-source app locker for macOS.

Stack

Swift

GitHub topics

#app-lock #app-locker #apple-silicon #apple-watch #biometric-authentication #bluetooth

Updated: 2026-04-16
Lists: 2 list mentions
First commit: 2026-02-19
License: MIT
Issues: 20 open

stars

Forks: 8
Commits: 98 commits
Star growth, last 7 days: No 7-day history
Commit velocity, last 7 days: No 7-day history

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momenbasel/puresnitch

Free, open-source application firewall for macOS. Little Snitch alternative with zero telemetry. Native SwiftUI world map, rules manager, DNS over HTTPS, pf-based blocking. Signed, notarized, MIT licensed.

Stack

Swift

GitHub topics

#application-firewall #blocklist #dns-over-https #dns-proxy #firewall #little-snitch

Updated: 2026-08-10
Lists: 2 list mentions
First commit: 2026-05-23
License: MIT
Issues: 4 open

stars

Forks: 7
Commits: 9 commits
Star growth, last 7 days: No 7-day history
Commit velocity, last 7 days: No 7-day history

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kdcokenny/OpenDictation

Mac-native dictation that just works – lives in the notch, zero setup, free forever

AI dev

Stack

Swift

GitHub topics

#apple-silicon #dictation #macos #open-source #privacy #speech-to-text

Updated: 2026-06-19
Lists: 2 list mentions
First commit: 2025-12-10
License: MIT
Issues: 1 open

stars

Forks: 4
Commits: 93 commits
Star growth, last 7 days: No 7-day history
Commit velocity, last 7 days: No 7-day history

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larryxiao/openquack

Voice dictation menu-bar app for macOS. Press a hotkey, speak, transcript appears at the cursor. Whisper runs locally via WhisperKit on Apple Silicon — no audio, text, or telemetry leaves your Mac. MIT, Swift.

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Stack

Swift pip Swift Package Manager

GitHub topics

#apple-silicon #claude-code #cursor #dictation #local-first #macos

Updated: 2026-07-23
Lists: 2 list mentions
First commit: 2026-04-05
License: MIT
Issues: 12 open

stars

Forks: 6
Commits: 222 commits
Star growth, last 7 days: No 7-day history
Commit velocity, last 7 days: No 7-day history

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sane-apps/SaneClip

Privacy-first clipboard manager for macOS. Local-only history, snippets, smart paste, and Touch ID protection.

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Swift Swift Package Manager

GitHub topics

#clipboard #clipboard-manager #developer-tools #macos #macos-app #pasteboard

Updated: 2026-08-07
Lists: 3 list mentions
First commit: 2026-01-18
License: NOASSERTION
Issues: 0 open

stars

Forks: 2
Commits: 514 commits
Star growth, last 7 days: No 7-day history
Commit velocity, last 7 days: No 7-day history

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sane-apps/SaneHosts

Modern, profile-based hosts file manager for macOS. Block ads, trackers, and distractions with ease.

AI dev

Stack

Swift Swift Package Manager

GitHub topics

#ad-blocker #dns #hosts-file #macos #macos-app #privacy

Updated: 2026-08-03
Lists: 3 list mentions
First commit: 2026-01-19
License: NOASSERTION
Issues: 2 open

stars

Forks: 0
Commits: 263 commits
Star growth, last 7 days: No 7-day history
Commit velocity, last 7 days: No 7-day history

Website GitHub

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Last pushed: 2026-09-03
GitHub updated: 2026-09-03
Created: 2016-07-17
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