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# Windows

**repo:** [0pandadev/awesome-windows](https://github.com/0pandadev/awesome-windows)  
**category:** [[platforms|Platforms]]
**related:** [[electron|Electron]] · [[linux|Linux]]

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###### Check out my projects

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      <td><a href="https://github.com/vleerapp/vleer"><img src="https://vleer.app/logo.png" width="14px"/> Vleer</a></td>
      <td>Music, but without the subscription.</td>
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      <td><a href="https://github.com/0pandadev/ziit"><img src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/c0e9b5f4-a79c-49ae-96e1-d70b4ad90bab" width="14px"/> Ziit</a></td>
      <td>The Swiss army knife of code time tracking.</td>
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      <td><a href="https://github.com/0pandadev/qopy"><img src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/1a3c210d-ee6e-4e4e-8d5d-b0a05211a254" width="14px"/> Qopy</a></td>
      <td>The fixed clipboard manager for Windows, macOS & Linux.</td>
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</table>

## Contents

* [API Development](#api-development)
* [Application Launchers](#application-launchers)
* [Audio](#audio)
* [Backup](#backup)
* [Browsers](#browsers)
* [Cloud Storage](#cloud-storage)
* [Command Line Tools](#command-line-tools)
* [Communication](#communication)
* [Compression](#compression)
* [Customization](#customization)
* [Data Recovery](#data-recovery)
* [Databases](#databases-clients)
* [Developer Utilities](#developer-utilities)
* [Email](#email)
* [File Management](#file-management)
* [Games](#game-stores)
* [Graphics](#graphics)
* [IDEs](#ides)
* [Local AI](#local-ai)
* [Networking](#networking)
* [Note-taking](#note-taking)
* [Office Suites](#office-suites)
* [Password Managers](#password-managers)
* [Productivity](#productivity)
* [Proxy and VPN Tools](#proxy-and-vpn-tools)
* [Remote Access](#remote-access)
* [Screen Capture](#screen-capture)
* [Screenshot](#screenshot)
* [Security](#security)
* [System Utilities](#system-utilities)
* [Terminal](#terminal)
* [Text Editors](#text-editors)
* [Version Control](#version-control)
* [Video Utilities](#video-utilities)
* [Virtualization](#virtualization)
* [Window Management](#window-management)

## API Development

* [Bruno](https://www.usebruno.com/) - Tests APIs with Git version control [integration](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/platforms/integration). [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/usebruno/bruno) ![star]
* [Hoppscotch](https://hoppscotch.com/) - Tests APIs with real-time collaboration features. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/hoppscotch/hoppscotch)
* [HTTP Toolkit](https://httptoolkit.tech) - Intercepts and modifies HTTP traffic. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/httptoolkit)
* [Insomnia](https://insomnia.rest) - Tests APIs with [GraphQL](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/miscellaneous/graphql) support. ![Open-Source Software](/assets/opensource.svg)
* [Postman](https://www.getpostman.com/postman) - Tests APIs with automated test scripts and monitoring.
* [Yaak](https://yaak.app) - Modern lightweight tauri based API [testing](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/testing/testing) application. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/mountain-loop/yaak)

## Application Launchers

* [Flow Launcher](https://flowlauncher.com/) - Searches files and launches [apps](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/platforms/apps) with plugin extensibility. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/Flow-Launcher/Flow.Launcher) ![star]
* [Keypirinha](https://keypirinha.com/) - Launches [apps](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/platforms/apps) through fuzzy search and keyboard shortcuts.
* [kunkun](https://github.com/kunkunsh/kunkun) - Raycast/Alfred-like launcher with sandboxed extensions ![oss]
* [Listary](https://www.listary.com/) - Searches files with advanced filters and indexing.
* [Raycast](https://www.raycast.com/) - A highly extensible, keyboard-driven [productivity](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/work/productivity) launcher and command palette designed for efficiency  
* [ueli](https://ueli.app/#/) - Powerful keystroke launcher. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/oliverschwendener/ueli)
* [Wox](http://wox-launcher.[github](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/development-environment/github).io/Wox/) - Launches [apps](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/platforms/apps) with web search [integration](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/platforms/integration). [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/Wox-launcher/Wox/)

## Audio

* [Ableton Live](https://www.ableton.com/en/live/) - Fluid software for [music](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/media/music) creation and performance.  
* [Audacity](https://audacityteam.org/) - Records and edits audio. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/audacity/audacity)
* [AudioNodes](https://audionodes.com/) - Produces [music](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/media/music) with mixing, effects, MIDI and synthesis.
* [Cider](https://cider.sh/) - Streams Apple [Music](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/media/music). ![paid](/assets/paid.svg)
* [Dopamine](https://digimezzo.[github](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/development-environment/github).io/site/) - Plays and organizes [music](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/media/music). [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/digimezzo/dopamine)
* [FL Studio](https://www.image-line.com/) - Complete digital audio workstation (DAW) for composing, arranging, recording, and mastering. ![paid]
* [FlexASIO](https://flexasio.com/) - A universal ASIO driver that delivers low-latency, high-quality sound. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/dechamps/FlexASIO)
* [Foobar2000](https://www.foobar2000.org/) - Plays audio with customization options.
* [Mixxx](https://mixxx.org/) - Mixes [music](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/media/music) for DJs. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/mixxxdj/mixxx)
* [Mp3tag](https://www.mp3tag.de/en/) - Edits [music](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/media/music) metadata and tags.
* [MusicBrainz Picard](https://picard.musicbrainz.org/) - Identifies and tags [music](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/media/music) files. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/metabrainz/picard)
* [musikcube](https://musikcube.com/) - Plays [music](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/media/music) through terminal. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/clangen/musikcube)
* [Nora](https://noramusic.netlify.app/) - Plays and manages [music](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/media/music). [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/Sandakan/Nora)
* [Tenacity](https://tenacityaudio.org/) - A variant of Audacity without telemetry. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://codeberg.org/tenacityteam/tenacity)

## Backup

* [Duplicati](https://www.duplicati.com/) - Stores encrypted backups online. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/duplicati/duplicati)
* [Kopia](https://kopia.io/) - Creates incremental backups with client-side encryption and cloud support. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/kopia/kopia)
* [Restic](https://restic.net/) - Backs up data to various storage types. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/restic/restic/tree/master)

## Browsers

* [Brave](https://brave.com) - Privacy focused browser with built-in adblock. [![oss][oss]](https://github.com/brave/brave-browser)
* [Firefox](https://firefox.com) - Browser with privacy and customization. [![oss][]](https://hg.mozilla.org/mozilla-central)
* [Helium](https://helium.computer/) - Browser based on Ungoogled Chromium with privacy, split-view, bangs and built-in ad-blocker. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/imputnet/helium/)
* [Librewolf](https://librewolf.net) - A custom version of Firefox, focused on privacy, [security](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/security/security) and freedom. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://codeberg.org/librewolf/source)
* [Tor Browser](https://www.torproject.org/) - Privacy browser routing traffic over the Tor network. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://gitlab.torproject.org/tpo/core/tor)
* [Ungoogled Chromium](https://github.com/ungoogled-software/ungoogled-chromium) - Removes Google [integration](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/platforms/integration) and tracking. ![Open-Source Software](/assets/opensource.svg)
* [Zen Browser](https://zen-browser.app/) - Firefox-based with community modifications. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/zen-browser/desktop) ![star]

## Cloud Storage

* [Dropbox](https://www.dropbox.com/) - Syncs files across devices with version history.
* [Filen](https://filen.io/) - Provides zero-knowledge, client side-encrypted cloud storage.
* [Google Drive](https://www.google.com/drive//) - Enables real-time collaboration on Google Docs, Sheets and Slides.
* [Mega](https://mega.nz/) - Encrypts files before they leave your device.
* [Nextcloud](https://nextcloud.com/) - Lets you host your own cloud storage and communication server. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/nextcloud)
* [OneDrive](https://onedrive.live.com/about/en-us/) - Integrates with Microsoft Office for document collaboration.
* [Proton Drive](https://proton.me/drive) - End-to-end encrypted cloud storage from Proton. ![star]
* [Streamshare](https://streamshare.wireway.ch) - Provides 1.5 TB storage with focus on media [streaming](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/big-data/streaming).
* [pCloud](https://www.pcloud.com) - Offers one-time payment for lifetime storage access.
* [Sync](https://www.sync.com/) - Stores data exclusively in Canadian data centers for privacy compliance.

## Command Line Tools

* [btop4win](https://github.com/aristocratos/btop4win) - Windows port of the famous btop resource monitor. ![Open-Source Software](/assets/opensource.svg)
* [Chocolatey](https://chocolatey.org/) - Package manager for Windows.
* [gallery-dl](https://github.com/mikf/gallery-dl) - Command-line program to download image galleries and collections from several image hosting sites. ![Open-Source Software](/assets/opensource.svg)
* [gitty](https://github.com/Omibranch/gitty) - Git workflow CLI. Stage, commit, and push in one command, with interactive conflict resolution. ![Open-Source Software](/assets/opensource.svg)
* [gsudo](https://gerardog.[github](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/development-environment/github).io/gsudo/) - Sudo equivalent for Windows, allows you to run a command with elevated permissions. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/gerardog/gsudo)
* [Scoop](https://github.com/lukesampson/scoop) - Command-line installer for Windows. ![Open-Source Software](/assets/opensource.svg)
* [winget](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/package-manager/winget/) - Official Windows package manager from Microsoft. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/microsoft/winget-cli)
* [yt-dlp](https://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp) - A feature-rich command-line audio/video downloader. ![Open-Source Software](/assets/opensource.svg)

## Communication

* [LegCord](https://legcord.app/) - Discord client with Vencord and shelter [integration](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/platforms/integration). [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/legcord/legcord)
* [Beeper](https://beeper.com) - Combines WhatsApp, [Slack](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/work/slack), Telegram, Signal, X, Instagram, SMS into one app.
* [Discord](https://discordapp.com) - Voice and text chat platform.
* [Equicord](https://github.com/Equicord/Equicord) - Fork of Vencord with additional plugins and features. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/Equicord/Equicord) ![star]
* [Franz](https://meetfranz.com/) - Combines multiple chat services into one app. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/meetfranz/franz)
* [Matrix](https://matrix.org/) - Network for secure, decentralized communication. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/matrix-org)
* [Stoat](https://stoat.chat/) - Chat platform built with modern web tech. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/revoltchat)
* [Element](https://element.io/) - Client for the Matrix protocol. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/element-hq/element-web)
* [Telegram](https://desktop.telegram.org/) - Messaging platform focused on speed and [security](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/security/security). [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://telegram.org/apps)
* [Threema](https://threema.ch) - Swiss messaging platform with open source code. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/threema-ch) ![paid] ![star]
* [Unigram](https://github.com/UnigramDev/Unigram) - Telegram client optimized for Windows. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/UnigramDev/Unigram)
* [Vencord](https://vencord.dev) - The cutest Discord client mod with lots of plugins. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/Vendicated/Vencord)
* [Waow](https://dedg3.com/wao/) - WhatsApp Web client with extra features.

## Compression

* [7-Zip](https://www.7-zip.org/) - File archiver with multiple format support. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/ip7z/7zip)
* [Bandizip](https://www.bandisoft.com/bandizip/) - Archive manager with multiple format support.
* [NanaZip](https://apps.microsoft.com/detail/9n8g7tscl18r?hl=en-us&gl=US) - Windows-optimized 7-Zip variant. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/M2Team/NanaZip) ![star]
* [PeaZip](https://peazip.[github](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/development-environment/github).io/) - Archive manager with compression format support. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/peazip/PeaZip)
* [Riot](https://riot-optimizer.com/) - Compresses images with multiple optimization options.
* [WinRAR](https://www.rarlab.com/) - Compresses, backs up and splits files. ![paid]

## Customization

* [7+ Taskbar Tweaker](https://rammichael.com/7-taskbar-tweaker) - Modifies Windows taskbar behavior.
* [OpenShell](https://github.com/Open-Shell/Open-[Shell](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/development-environment/shell)-Menu) - Restores traditional Start Menu interface. ![Open-Source Software](/assets/opensource.svg)
* [EarTrumpet](https://eartrumpet.app/) - Controls volume per application. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/File-New-Project/EarTrumpet)
* [FluentFlyout](https://fluentflyout.com/) - Displays media controls, lock key status and taskbar widgets in native-looking Fluent 2 flyouts. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/unchihugo/FluentFlyout)
* [QTTabBar](https://qttabbar.wikidot.com/) - Adds tabs to Explorer.
* [Rainmeter](https://www.rainmeter.net/) - Displays customizable skins and widgets. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/rainmeter/rainmeter)
* [Shell](https://nilesoft.org) - Powerful, free, open source context menu manager ![oss]
* [Sucrose Wallpaper Engine](https://github.com/Taiizor/Sucrose) - A live wallpaper app, a free and opensource alternative to Wallpaper Engine. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/Taiizor/Sucrose)
* [TranslucentTB](https://github.com/TranslucentTB/TranslucentTB) - Makes taskbar transparent. ![Open-Source Software](/assets/opensource.svg)
* [Wallpaper Engine](https://www.wallpaperengine.io/) - Animated wallpapers for you dekstop. ![paid]
* [WindHawk](https://windhawk.net/) - A list of useful software Tweaks. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/ramensoftware/windhawk)
* [YASB](https://github.com/amnweb/yasb) - Creates customizable status bars. ![Open-Source Software](/assets/opensource.svg)
* [ZBar](https://www.zhornsoftware.co.uk/archive/index.html#zbar) - Manages taskbars across multiple monitors.

## Data Recovery

* [Data Rescue](https://www.prosofteng.com/windows-data-recovery) - Professional recovery solution for photos, videos, and documents.
* [IsoBuster](https://www.isobuster.com/) - Multi-format data recovery tool supporting various storage media.
* [Ontrack EasyRecovery](https://www.ontrack.com/en-au/software/easyrecovery/windows) - Advanced recovery tool with comprehensive filtering capabilities.
* [PartitionGuru ｜ Eassos Recovery](https://www.eassos.com/) - Specialized recovery tool for partitions and file systems. ![paid]
* [TestDisk](https://www.cgsecurity.org/wiki/TestDisk) - Free recovery utility focused on partition restoration and disk repair. ![Open-Source Software][oss]

## Databases Clients

* [Another Redis Desktop Manager](https://github.com/qishibo/AnotherRedisDesktopManager) - Fast and stable Redis GUI client with cluster, sentinel, SSH support. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/qishibo/AnotherRedisDesktopManager)
* [Beekeeper Studio](https://www.beekeeperstudio.io/) - A modern, easy to use, and good looking SQL client for [MySQL](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/databases/mysql), Postgres, SQLite, SQL Server, and more. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/beekeeper-studio/beekeeper-studio)
* [DataFlare](https://dataflare.app/) - Modern, lightweight [database](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/databases/database) GUI for SQLite, [MySQL](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/databases/mysql) and [PostgreSQL](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/databases/postgresql). ![star]
* [DB Browser for SQLite](https://sqlitebrowser.org/) - Visual tool for creating and editing SQLite [database](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/databases/database) files. ![Open-Source Software](/assets/opensource.svg)
* [pgAdmin](https://www.pgadmin.org/) - Feature-rich, open-source administration and development platform for [PostgreSQL](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/databases/postgresql). [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/pgadmin-org/pgadmin4)
* [DBeaver](https://dbeaver.io/) - Free and open-source [database](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/databases/database) management tool. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/dbeaver/dbeaver)

## Developer Utilities

* [Cacher](https://www.cacher.io/) - Syncs and organizes code snippets with Gist [integration](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/platforms/integration) and IDE plugins.
* [Kunobi](https://kunobi.ninja) - [Kubernetes](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/back-end-development/kubernetes) management app written in [Rust](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/programming-languages/rust) with MCP [integration](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/platforms/integration).
* [Mamp](https://www.mamp.info/en/) - Runs Apache, [MySQL](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/databases/mysql) and PHP stack locally.
* [Pieces](https://pieces.app/) - Uses AI to help capture, organize and reuse code snippets and dev resources.
* [Velocity](https://velocity.silverlakesoftware.com/) - Browses and searches API documentation without internet connection.
* [Xampp](https://www.apachefriends.org/index.html) - Bundles Apache, MariaDB, PHP and [Perl](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/programming-languages/perl) for local development.

## Email

* [BlueMail](https://www.bluemail.me/desktop/) - [Cross-platform](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/platforms/cross-platform) email client with modern interface.
* [Mailbird](https://www.mailbird.com/) - IMAP and POP3 email client with customization and multi-language support.
* [Mailspring](https://getmailspring.com/) - Modern email client built on web technologies. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/Foundry376/Mailspring) ![star]
* [Nubo Email](https://nubo.email) - Privacy-first email platform with calendar, drive, video meetings, and team chat. Built on JMAP protocol.
* [Postbox](https://postbox-inc.com/) - Advanced email management application.
* [ProtonMail](https://proton.me/mail) - Encrypted email service with end-to-end encryption. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/ProtonMail) ![star]
* [Thunderbird](https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/thunderbird/) - Feature-rich email client with minimalist design. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Mozilla/Developer_guide/Build_Instructions/Simple_Thunderbird_build)
* [Wino Mail](https://winomail.app) - Modern mail client with integrated calendar. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/bkaankose/Wino-Mail)

## File Management

* [Everything](https://www.voidtools.com/) - Instant file search utility.
* [File Converter](https://file-converter.io/) - A simple tool to convert and compress files using the context menu in windows explorer. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/Tichau/FileConverter) 
* [File pilot](https://filepilot.tech/) - Next-gen file explorer. Engineered entirely from scratch for light-speed performance, featuring a modern and robust interface.  
* [FileOptimizer](https://nikkhokkho.sourceforge.io/static.php?page=FileOptimizer) - Lossless file size optimizer for multiple formats.
* [FileZilla](https://filezilla-project.org/) - FTP, FTPS and SFTP client. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://download.filezilla-project.org/client/)
* [FreeFileSync](https://www.freefilesync.org/) - File and folder backup with multiple sync modes.
* [fselect](https://github.com/jhspetersson/fselect) - SQL-like file search utility.
* [One Commander](https://onecommander.com/) - Modern file manager with miller columns.
* [Spacedrive](https://www.spacedrive.com/) - [Cross-platform](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/platforms/cross-platform) file manager with cloud [integration](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/platforms/integration). [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/spacedriveapp/spacedrive)
* [TeraCopy](https://www.codesector.com/teracopy) - Faster than windows file transfers.
* [WinSCP](https://winscp.net/) - Free open source SFTP, FTP, WebDAV and SCP client.
* [Xftp 7](https://www.netsarang.com/en/xftp/) - Flexible SFTP/FTP client with advanced features for efficient file transfers. ![paid]
* [Files](https://files.community/) - A modern file manager that helps users organize their files and folders. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/files-community/Files)

## Game Stores

* [Awesome Games](https://github.com/leereilly/games) - List of games hosted on [GitHub](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/development-environment/github).
* [Epic Games](https://www.epicgames.com/store/) - Digital game storefront for PC and Mac.
* [Freeciv](https://www.freeciv.org/) - Free empire-building strategy game inspired by human civilization. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/freeciv/)
* [Gale](https://github.com/Kesomannen/gale) - Modern and lightweight mod manager for Thunderstore. ![Open-Source Software](/assets/opensource.svg)
* [Godot Engine](https://godotengine.org/) - Free and open source game engine with beginner-friendly workflow. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/godotengine/godot)
* [GOG](https://www.gog.com/) - DRM-free game store featuring classic and modern titles.
* [Hydra Launcher](https://hydralauncher.gg/) - A game launcher that allows you to download, play, track your stats and manage your games all in one place. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/hydralauncher/hydra)
* [Heroic Games Launcher](https://heroicgameslauncher.com/) - A game launcher with support for GOG, Epic Games and Amazon games. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/Heroic-Games-Launcher/HeroicGamesLauncher)
* [Itch.io](https://itch.io/app/) - Platform for discovering and distributing [indie](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/business/indie) games. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/itchio/itch)
* [LuaStudio](https://scormpool.com/luastudio) - Free [game development](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/gaming/game-development) tool using Lua/LuaJIT with multi-platform export capabilities.
* [Origin](https://www.origin.com/en-in/store/) - EA's digital game distribution platform.
* [Playnite](https://playnite.link/) - Playnite is an open-source video game library manager that unifies game collections from various platforms. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/JosefNemec/Playnite/)
* [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/) - Leading digital game distribution platform with extensive library management.
* [Unity](https://unity3d.com/) - Popular game engine with comprehensive [learning](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/programming-languages/learning) resources.
* [Unreal Engine](https://www.unrealengine.com/what-is-unreal-engine-4) - Professional game engine with 5% revenue share model.

## Graphics

* [Affinity](https://www.affinity.studio/photo-editing-software) - Unified creative suite for photo editing, vector design, and desktop publishing  
* [Aseprite](https://www.aseprite.org/) - Professional [pixel art](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/media/pixel-art) and animation tool. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/aseprite/aseprite)
* [Aspect](https://aspect.bildhuus.com/) - Photo organizer with peer-to-peer synchronization.
* [Blender](https://www.blender.org/) - Professional 3D creation suite. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://developer.blender.org/)
* [Ente Photos](https://ente.io/) - Store and share your photos with absolute privacy. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/ente-io/ente)
* [Figma](https://www.figma.com/) - Collaborative interface design tool. ![star]
* [GIMP](https://www.gimp.org/) - Feature-rich image editor. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://www.gimp.org/source/)
* [Inkscape](https://inkscape.org/en/) - Professional vector graphics editor. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape)
* [Krita](https://krita.org/) - Professional digital painting program. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://krita.org/en/download/krita-desktop/)
* [Lunacy](https://icons8.com/lunacy) - Free design tool with built-in resources.
* [Oculante](https://github.com/woelper/oculante) - Lightweight, fast and simple image viewer written in [rust](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/programming-languages/rust). ![Open-Source Software](/assets/opensource.svg) ![star]
* [Paint.NET](https://www.getpaint.net/index.html) - Feature-rich image editing tool.
* [pngquant](https://pngquant.org/) - Command-line PNG compression utility.

## IDEs

* [Android Studio](https://developer.[android](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/platforms/android).com/studio/index.html) - Develops and tests [Android](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/platforms/android) applications. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://sites.google.com/a/android.com/tools/)
* [Cursor](https://www.cursor.com/) - AI-powered code editor with codebase understanding and natural language editing. 
* [Eclipse](https://eclipse.org/downloads/) - Supports plugin-based development workflows. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://git.eclipse.org/c/)
* [JetBrains IDEs](https://www.jetbrains.com/ides/#choose-your-ide) - Professional suite of developer tools (CLion, DataGrip, DataSpell, GoLand, IntelliJ IDEA, PhpStorm, PyCharm, Rider, RubyMine, [Rust](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/programming-languages/rust) Rover, WebStorm).
* [JetBrains Toolbox App](https://www.jetbrains.com/toolbox/) - Controls JetBrains IDE installations and updates.
* [NetBeans IDE](https://netbeans.org/) - Emphasizes modular [Java](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/programming-languages/java) development. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://netbeans.org/community/sources/)
* [PearAI](https://trypear.ai/) - Open source AI code editor with curated integrations of multiple AI tools. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/peardocs/pearai) ![star]
* [Spyder](https://www.spyder-ide.org/) - Open-source [Python](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/programming-languages/python) IDE designed for scientific development and data analysis [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/spyder-ide/spyder)
* [Visual Studio](https://www.visualstudio.com/vs/) - Builds Windows and cloud applications.
* [VSCodium](https://vscodium.com/) - A VS Code fork without all the Microsoft bloat and telemetry. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/vscodium/vscodium) ![star]
* [Visual Studio Code](https://code.visualstudio.com/) - Customizes development with extensions. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/Microsoft/vscode)
* [Windsurf](https://codeium.com/windsurf) - Agentic IDE with AI flows, multi-file editing and deep contextual awareness.
* [Zed](https://zed.dev) - A high-performance, multiplayer code editor from the creators of [Atom](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/editors/atom). [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/zed-industries/zed) ![star]

## Local AI

* [Jan](https://jan.ai) - Offline private AI assistant with CPU/GPU support. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/janhq/jan)
* [LM Studio](https://lmstudio.ai/) - Discover, download, and run local LLMs with a user-friendly interface.
* [Ollama](https://ollama.com/) - Get up and running with large language models locally via command line. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/ollama/ollama)

## Networking

* [Fiddler](https://www.telerik.com/fiddler) - Web debugging proxy.
* [Nmap](https://nmap.org/) - A free, open-source network scanner used for discovering hosts, services, and vulnerabilities on computer networks through advanced port scanning and OS detection techniques. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/nmap/nmap)
* [Sniffnet](https://sniffnet.net/) - Network monitoring tool to help you easily keep track of your Internet traffic. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/GyulyVGC/sniffnet)
* [Wireshark](https://www.wireshark.org/) - Network protocol analyzer. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://www.wireshark.org/docs/wsdg_html_chunked/ChIntroDevelopment.html)

## Note-taking

* [Anytype](https://anytype.io) - A privacy focused offline encrypted Notion alternative with P2P syncing on local networks. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/anyproto)
* [Inkdrop](https://www.inkdrop.info/) - [Markdown](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/miscellaneous/markdown)-focused note-taking application.
* [Joplin](https://joplinapp.org/) - Open-source note-taking app with [Markdown](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/miscellaneous/markdown) support, cross-device sync and encryption. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/laurent22/joplin)
* [Logseq](https://logseq.com/) - Privacy-first, open-source knowledge base that works on top of local plain-text [Markdown](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/miscellaneous/markdown) and Org-mode files. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/logseq/logseq)
* [Notion](https://www.notion.so/) - All-in-one workspace for notes, project management, documents, and collaboration.
* [Obsidian](https://obsidian.md/) - A powerful knowledge base on top of a local folder of plain text [Markdown](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/miscellaneous/markdown) files.
* [Simplenote](https://simplenote.com/) - [Cross-platform](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/platforms/cross-platform) note taking app with cloud sync.
* [Standard Notes](https://standardnotes.com/) - A free, secure note-taking app with powerful end-to-end encryption, unparalleled privacy features, and seamless [cross-platform](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/platforms/cross-platform) syncing on unlimited devices from the creators of ProtonVPN.

## Office Suites

* [FreeOffice](https://www.freeoffice.com/en/) - Reads and writes Microsoft Office file formats with high compatibility.
* [LibreOffice](https://www.libreoffice.org/) - Handles complex document formatting and supports extensive file formats. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://www.libreoffice.org/about-us/source-code/) ![star]
* [Microsoft Office](https://www.office.com) - Provides real-time collaboration and cloud [integration](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/platforms/integration) across [apps](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/platforms/apps).
* [NitroPDF](https://www.gonitro.com/pdf-reader) - Converts and edits PDFs with OCR capabilities.
* [OnlyOffice](https://www.onlyoffice.com/) - Enables document co-editing with version control. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/ONLYOFFICE/DesktopEditors)
* [OpenOffice](https://www.openoffice.org/) - Focuses on stability and legacy format support. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://openoffice.apache.org/source.html)
* [Sumatra PDF](https://www.sumatrapdfreader.org/free-pdf-reader.html) - Opens documents instantly with minimal memory usage. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/sumatrapdfreader/sumatrapdf)
* [WPS Office](https://www.wps.com/office-free) - Offers mobile-desktop sync with built-in PDF tools.
* [PDFGear](https://www.pdfgear.com/) - Full-featured and free PDF editor, which provides read, edit, annotation, page management, and print PDF documents.

## Password Managers

* [1Password](https://1password.com/) - Premium password manager with secure vault and team features. ![paid]
* [Bitwarden](https://bitwarden.com/) - Open-source password manager with encrypted vault. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/bitwarden) 
* [KeePassXC](https://keepassxc.org/) = Local open-source KeePass client. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/keepassxreboot/keepassxc)
* [Padloc](https://padloc.app/) - End-to-end encrypted password manager. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/padloc/padloc)
* [Proton Pass](https://proton.me/pass) - Zero-knowledge encrypted password manager. ![star]
* [Vaultwarden](https://github.com/dani-garcia/vaultwarden) - Lightweight Bitwarden server implementation. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/dani-garcia/vaultwarden) 

## Productivity

* [AutoHotkey](https://autohotkey.com/) - Automation scripting language for Windows. ![Open-Source Software](/assets/opensource.svg)
* [Beetroot](https://max.nardit.com/beetroot) - Manages clipboard history with AI text transforms and OCR extraction.
* [Cold Turkey](https://getcoldturkey.com) - Website blocker with strict enforcement mechanisms.
* [Easy Window Switcher](https://neosmart.net/EasySwitch/) - Fast application instance switcher.
* [f.lux](https://stereopsis.com/flux/) - Automatic screen color temperature adjustment.
* [File Juggler](https://www.filejuggler.com/) - Automated file organization with smart actions and PDF parsing.
* [Kaas](https://github.com/0xfrankz/Kaas) - Privacy-focused LLM client for multiple AI services. ![Open-Source Software](/assets/opensource.svg)
* [KatMouse](https://www.ehiti.de/katmouse/) - Universal scrolling utility for Windows.
* [Keywiz](https://mularahul.[github](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/development-environment/github).io/keyviz/) - Real-time keystroke visualization tool. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/mulaRahul/keyviz)
* [MultiCommander](https://multicommander.com/) - Professional file manager.
* [Nani Translate](https://nani.now) - Fast AI translator that explains and refines your phrasing.
* [Ninite](https://ninite.com/) - Streamlined software installation utility.
* [PhraseVault](https://phrasevault.app/) - Expands text snippets with fuzzy search, usage-based prioritization, and local-only data storage. ![paid]
* [STranslate](https://github.com/ZGGSONG/STranslate) - A ready-to-go translation ocr tool developed with WPF ![Open-Source Software](/assets/opensource.svg)
* [Super Productivity](https://super-[productivity](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/work/productivity).com/) - Open-source todo list and time tracker with timeboxing, Jira/[GitHub](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/development-environment/github)/GitLab [integration](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/platforms/integration). [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/johannesjo/super-productivity)
* [Taskade](https://taskade.com/) - Collaborative task management with real-time sync.
* [TypeWhisper](https://www.typewhisper.com) - Local speech-to-text transcription with privacy-first approach. System-wide dictation via global hotkey. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/TypeWhisper/typewhisper-win)
* [Timelens](https://timlens.wireway.ch) - [Cross-platform](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/platforms/cross-platform) time tracking software. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/0pandadev/timelens)
* [ToDoList](https://abstractspoon.com/) - Feature-rich task management tool. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/abstractspoon/ToDoList)
* [WordWeb](https://wordweb.info/) - Comprehensive English dictionary.
* [Saga Reader](https://github.com/sopaco/saga-reader) - A Blazing-Fast and Extremely-Lightweight Internet Reader driven by AI.Supports fetching of search engine information and RSS.
* [EyeRest](https://github.com/necdetsanli/EyeRest) - A lightweight Windows tray application that gently reminds you to follow the 20–20–20 rule:
every 20 minutes, look at something 20 feet (~6 meters) away for at least 20 seconds. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/necdetsanli/EyeRest)
* [Kyrios](https://apps.microsoft.com/detail/9nb4dmgzfzmj?hl=en-us&gl=JO&ocid=pdpshare) - Minimal Windows To-Do-List app right in your Taskbar. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/rknastenka/Kyrios)

## Proxy and VPN Tools

* [Algo](https://github.com/trailofbits/algo) - Personal IPSEC VPN in the cloud.
* [Cloudflare WARP](https://1.1.1.1) - Fast, free VPN and DNS.
* [Mullvad VPN](https://mullvad.net) - No-logs Sweden VPN service.
* [ProtonVPN](https://protonvpn.com/) - High-speed Swiss VPN that safeguards your privacy. ![star]
* [Tailscale](https://tailscale.com/) - Zero config VPN for building secure networks. ![star]
* [Twingate](https://www.twingate.com/) - Modern zero trust network access solution.
* [Windscribe](https://windscribe.com/) - VPN service that's fast, reliable, & effective.
* [WireGuard](https://www.wireguard.com/) - Fast, modern, and secure VPN tunnel.

## Remote Access

* [AnyDesk](https://anydesk.com/) - Free and lightweight remote access solution for ease of use.
* [Moonlight](https://github.com/moonlight-stream/moonlight-qt) - Open-source GameStream client for Windows, Mac, [Linux](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/platforms/linux), and [Steam](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/learn/steam) Link. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/moonlight-stream/moonlight-qt) ![star]
* [Parsec](https://parsec.app/) - High-performance remote desktop solution with 4k [streaming](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/big-data/streaming) at 60fps and low latency. ![star]
* [RealVNC](https://www.realvnc.com) - Secure remote access for desktop and mobile devices.
* [RoyalTSX](https://www.royalapps.com/ts/win/features) - Remote access tool for IT professionals, supporting multiple protocols.
* [RustDesk](https://rustdesk.com/) - Open-source remote desktop software with a focus on simplicity and [security](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/security/security). [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/rustdesk/rustdesk)
* [Steam Link](https://store.steampowered.com/app/353380/Steam_Link/) - Play your [Steam](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/learn/steam) games across devices using the [Steam](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/miscellaneous/steam) Link app.
* [Sunshine](https://github.com/LizardByte/Sunshine) - Open-source self-hosted game [streaming](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/big-data/streaming) server for use with Moonlight. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/LizardByte/Sunshine) ![star]
* [TeamViewer](https://www.teamviewer.com/en) - Popular remote control software for desktop sharing and file transfer.
* [mRemoteNG](https://mremoteng.org/) - Multi-protocol remote connections manager. ![Open-Source Software](/assets/opensource.svg)

## Screen Capture

* [Fraps](https://www.fraps.com/) - DirectX/[OpenGL](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/miscellaneous/opengl) game recording utility.
* [Greenshot](https://github.com/greenshot/greenshot) - Screenshot capture and editing tool. ![Open-Source Software](/assets/opensource.svg)
* [LICEcap](https://www.cockos.com/licecap/) - Animated GIF screen capture tool.
* [OBS Studio](https://obsproject.com/) - Free and open source software for video recording and live [streaming](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/big-data/streaming). [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/obsproject/obs-studio) ![star]
* [Snipping Tool](https://support.microsoft.com/en-in/help/13776/windows-use-snipping-tool-to-capture-screenshots) - Built-in Windows screenshot utility.
* [ZoomIt](https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/zoomit.aspx) - Screen zoom and annotation tool for presentations.

## Screenshot

* [Capter](https://github.com/decipher3114/Capter) - A simple screenshot tool made in [rust](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/programming-languages/rust). ![oss]
* [Flameshot](https://flameshot.org/) - Customizable screenshot tool with an easy-to-use interface and built-in editor. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/flameshot-org/flameshot)
* [Greenshot](https://getgreenshot.org/) - Greenshot is a light-weight screenshot software tool for Windows. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/greenshot/greenshot)
* [Lightshot](https://app.prntscr.com/en/index.html) - A fast and intuitive screenshot tool that allows capturing and editing images instantly.
* [ShareX](https://getsharex.com/) - Powerful, open-source screenshot and screen recording tool with advanced editing options. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/ShareX/ShareX) ![star]

## Security

* [AdwCleaner](https://toolslib.net/downloads/viewdownload/1-adwcleaner/) - Removal tool for adware, PUP/LPI, toolbars and hijackers.
* [Bitdefender](https://www.bitdefender.com/) - Comprehensive malware protection suite.
* [Certificate Ripper](https://github.com/Hakky54/certificate-ripper) - A CLI tool to extract server [certificates](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/learn/certificates) from a URL. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/Hakky54/certificate-ripper)
* [cppcryptfs](https://github.com/bailey27/cppcryptfs) - cppcryptfs is an implementation of the gocryptfs encrypted overlay filesystem in C++ for Windows  
* [Cryptomator](https://cryptomator.org/) - Client-side encryption for cloud files. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/cryptomator/cryptomator)
* [ENCRYPTO](https://macpaw.com/encrypto) - File encryption utility.
* [Ente Auth](https://ente.io/auth/) - Open source 2FA authenticator, with E2EE backups. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/ente-io/ente)
* [GlassWire](https://www.glasswire.com/) - Network [security](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/security/security) monitoring and visualization tool.
* [IIS Crypto](https://www.nartac.com/Products/IISCrypto) - Windows encryption protocol configuration utility.
* [Malwarebytes](https://www.malwarebytes.org/) - Advanced threat protection and removal.
* [NetLimiter](https://www.netlimiter.com) - Internet traffic control and monitoring tool.
* [SpyBot](https://www.safer-networking.org/) - Malware and spyware detection and removal.
* [System Explorer](https://systemexplorer.net) - Enhanced task manager with advanced system monitoring.
* [Tor Project](https://www.torproject.org/) - Anonymous communication network. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/TheTorProject)
* [UnChecky](https://unchecky.com/) - Automated unwanted software offer prevention.
* [VeraCrypt](https://www.veracrypt.fr/en/Home.html) - Disk encryption software for multiple platforms. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://www.veracrypt.fr/code/VeraCrypt/)
* [Viscosity](https://www.sparklabs.com/viscosity/) - Enterprise-ready OpenVPN client.

## System Utilities

* [Advanced Renamer](https://www.advancedrenamer.com/) - Batch file renamer with support for metadata and [regex](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/miscellaneous/regex).
* [balenaEtcher](https://etcher.balena.io/) - Flash OS images to SD cards & USB drives safely and easily. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/balena-io/etcher)
* [BleachBit](https://www.bleachbit.org/) - BleachBit is a free and open-source system cleaner designed to free up disk space. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/bleachbit/bleachbit)
* [CleanMyPC](https://macpaw.com/cleanmypc) - System cleanup and optimization utility. ![paid]
* [CPU-Z](https://www.cpuid.com/softwares/cpu-z.html) - CPU monitoring and information tool.
* [CrystalDiskInfo](https://crystalmark.info/en/software/crystaldiskinfo/) - Open-source utility for monitoring S.M.A.R.T. data, disk temperature and more. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/hiyohiyo/CrystalDiskInfo)
* [CrunchyCleaner](https://github.com/Knuspii/CrunchyCleaner) - A lightweight, software cache cleanup tool for Windows & [Linux](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/platforms/linux). [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/Knuspii/CrunchyCleaner)
* [Fan Control](https://getfancontrol.com/) - Highly focused fan controlling software. ![star]
* [GPU-Z](https://www.techpowerup.com/gpuz/) - GPU monitoring and information tool.
* [HardwareExporterWindows](https://github.com/naughtyGitCat/HardwareExporterWindows) - [Prometheus](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/miscellaneous/prometheus) exporter for Windows hardware metrics using LibreHardwareMonitor, with a ready-to-use Grafana dashboard. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/naughtyGitCat/HardwareExporterWindows)
* [HTTrack](https://www.httrack.com/) - Offline website browser and mirror utility. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/xroche/httrack/tree/master)
* [HWiNFO](https://www.hwinfo.com/) - Comprehensive Hardware Analysis, Monitoring and Reporting for Windows and DOS.
* [HWMonitor](https://www.cpuid.com/softwares/hwmonitor.html) - Hardware monitoring for temperatures, voltages, and fan speeds.
* [IrfanView](https://www.irfanview.com/) - Fast and compact image viewer and converter.
* [LightBulb](https://github.com/Tyrrrz/LightBulb) - Adaptive screen brightness utility.
* [LocalSend](https://localsend.org/) - Free, open-source and [cross-platform](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/platforms/cross-platform) app that allows you to securely share files and messages with nearby devices over your local network without needing an internet connection. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/localsend/localsend)
* [neohtop](https://github.com/Abdenasser/neohtop) - Modern system monitor built with [Svelte](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/front-end-development/svelte) and [Rust](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/programming-languages/rust). ![Open-Source Software](/assets/opensource.svg) ![star]
* [Nirsoft](https://www.nirsoft.net/utils/index.html) - Collection of utility softwares.
* [PowerToys](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/powertoys/install) - Microsoft's power user toolkit. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys)
* [Process Hacker](https://processhacker.sourceforge.net/) - Comprehensive system monitoring and management tool. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/PKRoma/ProcessHacker)
* [qBittorrent](https://qbittorrent.org/) - Free and reliable P2P Bittorrent client. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/qbittorrent/qBittorrent)
* [Rufus](https://rufus.ie/) - Bootable USB creation utility. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/pbatard/rufus)
* [scrcpy](https://github.com/Genymobile/scrcpy) - Easily mirror and control your [Android](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/platforms/android) devices on computers via USB or WiFi. ![Open-Source Software](/assets/opensource.svg)
* [SDelete](https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/sdelete.aspx) - Secure file deletion command-line utility.
* [Servy](https://github.com/aelassas/servy) - A tool to turn any app into a native Windows service with powerful configuration and management options (a modern alternative to NSSM and WinSW).
* [SpeedCrunch](https://speedcrunch.org/) - Powerful scientific calculator. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://bitbucket.org/heldercorreia/speedcrunch/)
* [SyncThing](https://syncthing.net/) - Peer-to-peer file synchronization tool. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/syncthing/syncthing)
* [Twinkle Tray](https://twinkletray.com/) - Easily manage the brightness levels of multiple monitors. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/xanderfrangos/twinkle-tray)
* [Waltr](https://softorino.com/waltr/) - iOS media transfer utility without iTunes. ![paid]
* [WinFindr](https://winfindr.com/) - Multi-term file and registry search utility.
* [WizTree](https://wiztree.en.lo4d.com/) - Fast disk space analyzer.

## Terminal

* [Alacritty](https://github.com/jwilm/alacritty) - [Cross-platform](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/platforms/cross-platform), GPU-accelerated terminal emulator. ![Open-Source Software](/assets/opensource.svg)
* [Cmder](https://cmder.app) - Console emulator with clink [shell](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/development-environment/shell) [integration](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/platforms/integration). [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/cmderdev/cmder)
* [ConEmu](https://github.com/Maximus5/ConEmu) - Customizable terminal with tabs, splits, and quake-style dropdown.
* [FluentTerminal](https://github.com/felixse/FluentTerminal) - UWP-based modern terminal emulator.
* [Kitty](https://www.9bis.net/kitty/) - Enhanced PuTTY with additional features.
* [MobaXterm](https://mobaxterm.mobatek.net/) - Enhanced terminal with X server and SSH client.
* [MTPuTTY](https://ttyplus.com/multi-tabbed-putty/) - Multi-tabbed PuTTY client.
* [PuTTY](https://www.chiark.greenend.org.uk/~sgtatham/putty/download.html) - SSH and telnet client.
* [Terminus](https://eugeny.[github](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/development-environment/github).io/terminus/) - Configurable terminal built on web technologies. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/Eugeny/terminus)
* [Termius](https://termius.com) - Modern SSH Client built for [productivity](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/work/productivity) and collaboration.
* [Warp](https://www.warp.dev/) - AI-powered terminal with IDE-like features and team collaboration.
* [WezTerm](https://wezfurlong.org/wezterm/) - GPU-accelerated terminal emulator and multiplexer. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/wez/wezterm)
* [Windows Terminal](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/windows-terminal-preview/9n0dx20hk701) - Official Microsoft terminal. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/microsoft/terminal)

## Text Editors

* [GVim](https://www.vim.org/download.php#pc) - Highly configurable text editor optimized for efficiency. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/vim/vim-win32-installer/releases/tag/v9.1.0679)
* [Inkwell](https://github.com/4worlds4w-svg/inkwell) - Portable [Markdown](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/miscellaneous/markdown) editor with split view, live preview, themes, focus mode, and diff viewer. Built with Tauri v2.
* [LazyVim](https://www.lazyvim.org/) - Customizable [Neovim](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/editors/neovim) configuration framework. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/LazyVim/LazyVim)
* [MDLook](https://mdlook.com) - Portable offline [Markdown](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/miscellaneous/markdown) editor using WebView2 instead of [Electron](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/platforms/electron).
* [Neovim](https://neovim.io/) - Modern, extensible terminal-based editor. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/neovim/neovim)
* [Notepad++](https://notepad-plus-plus.org/) - Feature-rich source code editor. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/notepad-plus-plus/notepad-plus-plus)
* [Notepad2](https://www.flos-freeware.ch/notepad2.html) - Lightweight Notepad replacement with enhanced features. ![Open-Source Software](/assets/opensource.svg)
* [Sublime Text](https://www.sublimetext.com/3) - Advanced text editor with extensive plugin ecosystem.
* [Text Forge](https://text-forge.[github](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/development-environment/github).io/docs) - Lighweight, hackable, and highly modular text & code editor. ![Open-Source Software](/assets/opensource.svg)

## Version Control


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