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collection of AWESOME Linux applications and tools for any users/developers.
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# Linux-Software
đ§ collection of AWESOME Linux applications and tools for any users/developers đ§
# Awesome Linux Software
## Table of Contents
- [Awesome Linux Software](#awesome-linux-software)
- [Table of Contents](#table-of-contents)
- [Applications](#applications)
- [Audio](#audio)
- [Edit-Mix-Record](#edit-mix-record)
- [Music Player](#music-player)
- [Radio](#radio)
- [Utilities](#utilities)
- [Chat Clients](#chat-clients)
- [3rd Party Client](#3rd-party-client)
- [All-in-One Client](#all-in-one-client)
- [Chat Client Utilities](#chat-client-utilities)
- [IRC Client](#irc-client)
- [Official Client](#official-client)
- [Data Backup and Recovery](#data-backup-and-recovery)
- [Desktop Customization](#desktop-customization)
- [Desktop Icon Packs](#desktop-icon-packs)
- [Desktop Themes](#desktop-themes)
- [Desktop Widgets and Theme Utilities](#desktop-widgets-and-theme-utilities)
- [Development](#development)
- [Android](#android)
- [C++](#c)
- [Database](#database)
- [Game Engines](#game-engines)
- [Git](#git)
- [Golang](#golang)
- [Java](#java)
- [Javascript](#javascript)
- [Microcomputer and Embedded Devices](#microcomputer-and-embedded-devices)
- [Multiple Languages Support](#multiple-languages-support)
- [PHP](#php)
- [Python](#python)
- [Ruby](#ruby)
- [Shell](#shell)
- [Supporting Tools](#supporting-tools)
- [E-Book Utilities](#e-book-utilities)
- [Education](#education)
- [Email](#email)
- [File Manager](#file-manager)
- [Games](#games)
- [City Building Simulation](#city-building-simulation)
- [Command Line](#command-line)
- [Engine Re-creations (require the actual game)](#engine-re-creations-require-the-actual-game)
- [FPS](#fps)
- [Miscellaneous](#miscellaneous)
- [Puzzle](#puzzle)
- [Racing](#racing)
- [RPG](#rpg)
- [RTS](#rts)
- [Sandbox](#sandbox)
- [Shooter](#shooter)
- [Turn Based Strategy](#turn-based-strategy)
- [Gaming Applications](#gaming-applications)
- [Launchers](#launchers)
- [Tools](#tools)
- [W.I.N.E.](#wine)
- [Machine Emulators](#machine-emulators)
- [All-in-One](#all-in-one)
- [Atari](#atari)
- [Microsoft](#microsoft)
- [Nintendo](#nintendo)
- [Sony](#sony)
- [ZX Spectrum](#zx-spectrum)
- [Graphics](#graphics)
- [Graphic Creation](#graphic-creation)
- [Image Editor](#image-editor)
- [Image Management](#image-management)
- [Miscellaneous](#miscellaneous-1)
- [PSD, Sketch Inspection](#psd-sketch-inspection)
- [Screen Recorder](#screen-recorder)
- [Screenshot](#screenshot)
- [Streaming](#streaming)
- [Video Editor](#video-editor)
- [Internet](#internet)
- [Browser](#browser)
- [Supportive Tool](#supportive-tool)
- [Web Service Client](#web-service-client)
- [Office](#office)
- [Accounting](#accounting)
- [Office Suites](#office-suites)
- [LaTeX](#latex)
- [Markdown](#markdown)
- [Novel Writing](#novel-writing)
- [Productivity](#productivity)
- [Automation](#automation)
- [Dock](#dock)
- [Local Search](#local-search)
- [Miscellaneous](#miscellaneous-2)
- [Note Taking](#note-taking)
- [Time and Task](#time-and-task)
- [Time and Usage Tracker](#time-and-usage-tracker)
- [Widget and Indicator](#widget-and-indicator)
- [Proxy](#proxy)
- [Security](#security)
- [Boot Integrity](#boot-integrity)
- [Compartmentalization](#compartmentalization)
- [Firewall](#firewall)
- [Network Analysis](#network-analysis)
- [Password Manager](#password-manager)
- [Reverse Engineering](#reverse-engineering)
- [Other](#other)
- [Sharing Files](#sharing-files)
- [Cloud Drive](#cloud-drive)
- [Download Manager](#download-manager)
- [File Sharing](#file-sharing)
- [Remote Desktop](#remote-desktop)
- [Torrent Client](#torrent-client)
- [Terminal](#terminal)
- [Text Editors](#text-editors)
- [Integrated Development Environment inspired / Common User Access based](#integrated-development-environment-inspired--common-user-access-based)
- [Modal editors \& derivatives](#modal-editors--derivatives)
- [Other editors](#other-editors)
- [Utilities](#utilities-1)
- [Disk Utilities](#disk-utilities)
- [System Maintenance](#system-maintenance)
- [System Monitoring](#system-monitoring)
- [Other](#other-1)
- [Video](#video)
- [VPN](#vpn)
- [Wiki Software](#wiki-software)
- [Others](#others)
- [Command Line Utilities](#command-line-utilities)
- [Internet](#internet-1)
- [System Info / Monitoring](#system-info--monitoring)
- [Tools](#tools-1)
- [Custom Linux Kernels](#custom-linux-kernels)
- [Desktop Environments](#desktop-environments)
- [Display manager](#display-manager)
- [Console](#console)
- [Graphic](#graphic)
- [Window Managers](#window-managers)
- [Compositors](#compositors)
- [Stacking Window Managers](#stacking-window-managers)
- [Tiling Window Managers](#tiling-window-managers)
- [Dynamic Window Managers](#dynamic-window-managers)
- [Linux News, Apps, and more:](#linux-news-apps-and-more)
- [Reddit](#reddit)
---
## Applications
### Audio
_For a more comprehensive/advanced/better categorized/... list of Linux audio software, you may want to click [here](https://github.com/nodiscc/awesome-linuxaudio)_
#### Edit-Mix-Record
- (https://github.com/Ardour/ardour) [Ardour](https://ardour.org/) - Record, Edit, and Mix on Linux.
- (https://github.com/audacity/audacity) [Audacity](https://www.audacityteam.org/download/linux/) - Free, open source, cross-platform software for recording and editing sounds.
- (https://bazaar.launchpad.net/~audio-recorder/audio-recorder/trunk/files) [Audio Recorder](https://launchpad.net/~audio-recorder) - Simple audio recorder available in an Ubuntu PPA.
- [Bitwig](https://www.bitwig.com/en/download.html) - DAW for music production.
- (https://github.com/wwmm/easyeffects) [EasyEffects](https://github.com/wwmm/easyeffects) - EasyEffects is an advanced audio manipulation tool. It includes an equalizer, limiter, compressor and a reverberation tool, just to mention a few. To complement this there is also a built in spectrum analyzer.
- (https://github.com/mtytel/helm) [Helm](https://tytel.org/helm/) - A software synthesizer, that runs either standalone, or as an LV2, VST, VST3 or AU plugin.
- (https://github.com/hydrogen-music/hydrogen) [Hydrogen](http://www.hydrogen-music.org/) - Advanced drum machine for GNU/Linux.
- (https://github.com/KXStudio/Repository) [KxStudio](https://kx.studio/) - A collection of applications and plugins for professional audio production.
- (https://github.com/LMMS/lmms) [LMMS](https://lmms.io/download/#linux) - Making music on your PC by creating melodies and beats, synthesizing and mixing sounds, arranging samples and much more.
- (https://github.com/mixxxdj/mixxx) [Mixxx](https://www.mixxx.org/download/) - Free DJ software that gives you everything you need to perform live mixes; veritable alternative to Traktor.
- (https://github.com/musescore/MuseScore) [MuseScore](https://musescore.org) - Create, play and print beautiful sheet music.
- [Reaper](https://www.reaper.fm/) - Audio Production without Limits.
- (https://github.com/VCVRack/Rack) [VCV Rack](https://vcvrack.com/) - An open-source virtual modular synthesizer.
- (https://github.com/Audio4Linux/Viper4Linux-GUI) [Viper4Linux](https://github.com/Audio4Linux/Viper4Linux-GUI) - An audio effect processor based on Viper4Android.
#### Music Player
- (https://gitlab.gnome.org/World/amberol) [Amberol](https://apps.gnome.org/app/io.bassi.Amberol/) - A small and simple sound and music player that is well integrated with GNOME.
- (https://audacious-media-player.org/developers) [Audacious](https://audacious-media-player.org/) - An open source audio player that plays your music how you want it, without stealing away your computerâs resources from other tasks.
- (https://invent.kde.org/multimedia/audiotube) [AudioTube](https://apps.kde.org/audiotube/) - Feature-rich YouTube Music client for KDE, built with Kirigami.
- (https://github.com/beetbox/beets) [beets](http://beets.io/) - Beets is the media library management system for obsessive-compulsive music geeks.
- (https://github.com/CDrummond/cantata) [Cantata](https://github.com/CDrummond/cantata) - Qt5 Graphical MPD (Music Player Daemon) Client for Linux, Windows, MacOS.
- (https://github.com/ciderapp/cider) [Cider](https://cider.sh/) - A new cross-platform Apple Music experience based on Electron and Vue.js written from scratch with performance in mind.
- (https://github.com/clementine-player/Clementine) [Clementine](https://www.clementine-player.org/) - Play numerous lossy and lossless audio formats.
- (https://github.com/cmus/cmus) [Cmus](https://cmus.github.io/#download) - A small, fast and powerful console music player for Unix-like operating systems.
- (https://github.com/DeaDBeeF-Player/deadbeef) [DeaDBeeF](https://deadbeef.sourceforge.io/) - DeaDBeeF is a modular audio player for GNU/Linux, BSD, OpenSolaris, macOS, and other UNIX-like systems.
- (https://github.com/linuxdeepin/deepin-music) [Deepin Music](https://www.deepin.org/en/original/deepin-music/) - An application, developed by Deepin Technology Team, which focused on local music playing.
- (https://invent.kde.org/multimedia/elisa) [Elisa](https://elisa.kde.org/) - Elisa is a music player developed by the KDE community that strives to be simple and nice to use.
- (https://gitlab.gnome.org/neithern/g4music) [G4Music](https://gitlab.gnome.org/neithern/g4music) - A fast, fluent, light weight music player written in GTK4.
- (https://github.com/gpodder/gpodder) [Gpodder](https://gpodder.github.io/) - Media aggregator and podcast client.
- (https://github.com/harmonoid/harmonoid) [Harmonoid](https://harmonoid.com/) - Plays & manages your music library. Looks beautiful & juicy. Playlists, visuals, synced lyrics, pitch shift, volume boost & more.
- (https://github.com/trazyn/ieaseMusic) [ieaseMusic](https://github.com/trazyn/ieaseMusic) - iEaseMusic is a multiplatform program built in electron for listening to NetEase Music.
- (https://invent.kde.org/multimedia/juk) [JuK](https://juk.kde.org/) - Jukebox music player for managing audio and editing metadata.
- (https://github.com/LibreTime/libretime) [Libretime](https://libretime.org/) - The open broadcast software for scheduling and remote station management; forked from Airtime.
- (https://gitlab.gnome.org/World/lollypop) [Lollypop](https://wiki.gnome.org/Apps/Lollypop) - A GNOME music playing application.
- (https://gitlab.com/ColinDuquesnoy/MellowPlayer) [Mellow Player](https://colinduquesnoy.gitlab.io/MellowPlayer/) - Cloud music integration for your desktop.
- (https://gitlab.com/zehkira/monophony) [Monophony](https://gitlab.com/zehkira/monophony) - Linux app for streaming music from YouTube.
- (https://github.com/Moosync/Moosync) [Moosync](https://moosync.app/) - Customizable Desktop Music Player with a clean interface for streaming local music as well as music from online sources such as YouTube and Spotify,.
- (https://github.com/mopidy/mopidy) [Mopidy](https://www.mopidy.com/) - An extensible music server written in Python.
- (https://github.com/staniel359/muffon) [muffon](https://muffon.netlify.app/) - muffon is a cross-platform music streaming browser for desktop, which helps you find, listen and organize music in a way you've probably never experienced before.
- (https://github.com/martpie/museeks) [Museeks](https://museeks.io/) - A simple, clean and cross-platform music player.
- (https://github.com/metabrainz/picard) [MusicBrainz Picard](https://picard.musicbrainz.org/) - Picard is a cross-platform music tagger written in Python.
- [Netease Music](http://music.163.com/#/download) - A music player of Netease - a cloud music service in China.
- (https://github.com/nukeop/nuclear) [Nuclear](https://nuclear.js.org/) - An Electron-based, multiplatform music player app that streams from multiple sources.
- [Ocenaudio](https://www.ocenaudio.com/whatis) - A cross-platform, easy to use, fast and functional audio editor. It is the ideal software for people who need to edit and analyze audio files.
- (https://github.com/gkarsay/parlatype) [Parlatype](https://gkarsay.github.io/parlatype/) - GNOME audio player for transcription.
- (https://github.com/pithos/pithos) [Pithos](https://pithos.github.io/) - A native Pandora client for Linux.
- (https://github.com/quodlibet/quodlibet) [Quod Libet](https://quodlibet.readthedocs.io) - GTK+ music player written with huge libraries in mind. Supports search-based dynamic playlists, regular expressions, tagging, Replay Gain, podcasts & Internet radio.
- (https://github.com/GNOME/rhythmbox) [Rhythmbox](https://wiki.gnome.org/Apps/Rhythmbox) - Music player from GNOME.
- (https://gitlab.com/luciocarreras/sayonara-player) [Sayonara Player](https://sayonara-player.com/downloads.php) - A small, clear and fast audio player for Linux written in C++, supported by the Qt framework.
- (https://github.com/multani/sonata/) [Sonata](https://www.nongnu.org/sonata/) - A Music player that is designed to be an elegant and intuitive interface for your music collection via the Music Player Daemon (MPD).
- (https://github.com/Soundnode/soundnode-app) [Soundnode](https://soundnode.github.io/soundnode-website/) - An open source SoundCloud app for desktop.
- (https://github.com/xou816/spot) [Spot](https://github.com/xou816/spot) - Native Spotify client for the GNOME desktop.
- [Spotify](https://www.spotify.com/us/) - Spotify is the best way to listen to music and podcasts on pc, mobile or tablet.
- (https://github.com/krtirtho/spotube) [Spotube](https://spotube.netlify.app/) - Spotube is a Flutter based lightweight spotify client. It utilizes the power of Spotify & Youtube's public API & creates a hazardless, performant & resource friendly User Experience.
- (https://github.com/strawberrymusicplayer/strawberry) [Strawberry](https://www.strawberrymusicplayer.org/) - Strawberry is a fork of Clementine aimed at music collectors and audiophiles. It's written in C++ using the Qt toolkit.
- (https://github.com/Mastermindzh/tidal-hifi) [Tidal-hifi](https://github.com/Mastermindzh/tidal-hifi) - The web version of Tidal running in electron with hifi support thanks to widevine.
- (https://github.com/th-ch/youtube-music) [Youtube-Music](https://th-ch.github.io/youtube-music/) - YouTube Music Desktop App bundled with custom plugins (and built-in ad blocker / downloader)
#### Radio
- (https://github.com/chronitis/curseradio) [curseradio](https://github.com/chronitis/curseradio) - Command line radio player.
- (https://invent.kde.org/multimedia/kasts) [Kasts](https://apps.kde.org/kasts/) - Feature-rich, convergent podcast client for Linux Desktop and Mobile.
- (https://github.com/ebruck/radiotray-ng) [RadioTray-NG](https://github.com/ebruck/radiotray-ng) - An Internet radio player for Linux.
- (https://gitlab.gnome.org/World/Shortwave) [Shortwave](https://apps.gnome.org/app/de.haeckerfelix.Shortwave/) - Shortwave is an internet radio player that provides access to a station database with over 25,000 stations.
- (https://github.com/needle-and-thread/vocal) [Vocal](https://vocalproject.net/) - Podcast client for the modern desktop.
#### Utilities
- (https://github.com/karlstav/cava) [cava](https://github.com/karlstav/cava) - Cava is a Cross-platform Audio Visualizer.
- (https://gitlab.gnome.org/World/eartag) [Ear Tag](https://apps.gnome.org/EarTag/) - Small and simple audio file tag editor.
- (https://github.com/enzo1982/freac) [fre:ac](https://www.freac.org) - fre:ac is a free audio converter and CD ripper with support for various popular formats and encoders. It currently converts between MP3, MP4/M4A, WMA, Ogg Vorbis, FLAC, AAC, WAV and Bonk formats.
- (https://github.com/KDE/k3b) [K3b](https://userbase.kde.org/K3b) - The CD/DVD Kreator for Linux, optimized for KDE.
- (https://invent.kde.org/multimedia/kid3/) [Kid3](https://kid3.kde.org/) - Edit tags of multiple files, e.g. the artist, album, year and genre of all mp3 files of an album.
- (https://github.com/orhun/linuxwave) [linuxwave](https://orhun.dev/linuxwave/) - Generate music from the entropy of Linux
- (https://github.com/SeaDve/Mousai) [Mousai](https://apps.gnome.org/app/io.github.seadve.Mousai/) - Mousai is a simple application that can identify songs similar to Shazam.
- [MusixMatch](https://snapcraft.io/musixmatch) - A Capable lyrics app with synchronized lyrics function.
- (https://github.com/osdlyrics/osdlyrics) [OSD Lyrics](https://github.com/osdlyrics/osdlyrics) - Show lyrics with your favorite media player.
- (https://launchpad.net/soundconverter) [Soundconverter](http://soundconverter.org/) - Leading audio file converter. Aims to be simple to use, and very fast.
- (https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/sound-juicer) [SoundJuicer](https://wiki.gnome.org/Apps/SoundJuicer/Documentation#Installing) - CD Ripping tool for GNOME.
- (https://github.com/Soundux/Soundux) [Soundux](https://soundux.rocks/) - A cross-platform soundboard.
- (https://github.com/spicetify/spicetify-cli) [Spicetify](https://spicetify.app/) - Command-line tool to customize the official Spotify client. Supports Windows, MacOS and Linux.
### Chat Clients
#### 3rd Party Client
- (https://github.com/sindresorhus/caprine) [Caprine](https://sindresorhus.com/caprine) - Elegant Facebook Messenger desktop app.
- (https://github.com/chatterino/chatterino2) [Chatterino](https://chatterino.com/) - Chatterino is a chat client for Twitch chat. It aims to be an improved/extended version of the Twitch web chat.
- (https://github.com/chatty/chatty) [Chatty](https://chatty.github.io/) - Chatty is a Twitch chat client for everyone who wants to try something new and different from the webchat, but doesn't want the complexity of an IRC client or miss out on the Twitch specific features.
- (https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/fractal) [Fractal](https://wiki.gnome.org/Apps/Fractal) - Fractal is a Matrix messaging app for GNOME written in Rust. Its interface is optimized for collaboration in large groups, such as free software projects.
- (https://invent.kde.org/network/neochat) [NeoChat](https://apps.kde.org/neochat/) - NeoChat is a Matrix client. It allows you to send text messages, videos and audio files to your family, colleagues and friends using the Matrix protocol.
- (https://github.com/Nheko-Reborn/nheko) [nheko](https://nheko-reborn.github.io/) - Desktop client for Matrix using Qt and C++20.
- (https://invent.kde.org/network/tokodon) [Tokodon](https://apps.kde.org/tokodon/) - Tokodon is a Mastodon client for Plasma and Plasma Mobile.
- (https://github.com/SpacingBat3/WebCord) [WebCord](https://github.com/SpacingBat3/WebCord) - A Discord and Fosscord web-based client made with the electron.
- (https://gitlab.com/zerkc/whatsdesk) [WhatsDesk](https://zerkc.gitlab.io/whatsdesk/) - WhatsDesk is a unofficial client of WhatsApp.
#### All-in-One Client
- (https://github.com/ferdium/ferdium-app) [Ferdium](https://ferdium.org/) - Fork of Ferdi/Franz. Ferdium is a desktop app that helps you organize how you use your favourite apps by combining them into one application.
- (https://github.com/meetfranz/franz) [Franz](https://meetfranz.com/) - Franz is a free messaging app that combines many chat & messaging services into one application.
- (https://developer.pidgin.im/) [Pidgin](https://pidgin.im/) - A universal chat client.
- [Rambox](https://rambox.pro/) - Free and Cross Platform messaging and emailing app that combines common web applications into one.
- (https://github.com/sonnyp/Tangram) [Tangram](https://apps.gnome.org/app/re.sonny.Tangram/) - Tangram is a new kind of browser. It is designed to organize and run your Web applications.
#### Chat Client Utilities
- (https://github.com/BetterDiscord/BetterDiscord) [BetterDiscord](https://betterdiscord.app/) - BetterDiscord extends the functionality of DiscordApp by enhancing it with new features.
- (https://github.com/trigg/Discover) [Discover](https://trigg.github.io/Discover/) - Yet another Discord overlay for Linux written in Python using GTK3.
- (https://github.com/jagrosh/MusicBot) [JMusicBot](https://jmusicbot.com/) - A Discord music bot that's easy to set up and run yourself.
- (https://github.com/Cog-Creators/Red-DiscordBot) [Red Discord Bot](https://index.discord.red/) - Red Discord Bot is a self-hosted music/chat/trivia bot that can run on a Raspberry Pi and a variety of OS's. It's extensible through a system of "Cogs" that allow it to do more.
- (https://github.com/Vendicated/Vencord) [Vencord](https://vencord.dev/) - The cutest Discord client mod.
#### IRC Client
- (https://github.com/hexchat) [HexChat](https://hexchat.github.io/) - HexChat is an IRC client based on XChat, but unlike XChat itâs completely free for both Windows and Unix-like system.
- (https://github.com/irssi/irssi) [Irssi](https://irssi.org/) - Irssi is a modular chat client that is most commonly known for its text mode user interface.
- (https://invent.kde.org/network/konversation) [Konversation](https://konversation.kde.org/) - User-friendly and fully-featured IRC client.
- (https://github.com/kvirc/KVIrc) [KVIrc](http://www.kvirc.net/) - KVIrc is a free portable IRC client based on the excellent Qt GUI toolkit.
- (https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/polari) [Polari](https://wiki.gnome.org/Apps/Polari) - A simple IRC client that is designed to integrate seamlessly with GNOME.
- (https://github.com/weechat/weechat) [Weechat](https://weechat.org/) - WeeChat is a fast, light and extensible chat client.
#### Official Client
- (https://sourceforge.net/p/beebeep/code/HEAD/tree/) [BeeBEEP](https://www.beebeep.net/) - BeeBEEP is an open source, peer to peer, lan messenger. You can talk and share files with anyone inside your local area network. You don't need a server, just download, unzip and start it. Simple, fast and secure.
- (https://github.com/dino/dino) [Dino](https://dino.im) - Clean and modern Jabber/XMPP chat client.
- [Discord](https://discordapp.com/) - All-in-one voice and text chat for gamers thatâs free, secure, and works on both your desktop and phone.
- (https://github.com/vector-im/element-web) [Element](https://element.io/) - A glossy Matrix collaboration client for the web.
- (https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitter/services) [Gitter](https://gitter.im/) - Gitter â Where developers come to talk. Gitter is designed to make community messaging, collaboration and discovery as smooth and simple as possible.
- [Guilded](https://www.guilded.gg/) - Guilded is the best app for gaming chat. Guilded is perfect for gaming with friends, clans, guilds, communities, esports, LFG and teams. And it's free.
- (https://git.jami.net/savoirfairelinux) [Jami](https://jami.net/) - Chat. Talk. Share. Jami is a free and universal communication platform which preserves the users' privacy and freedoms. Formerly Ring.
- (https://github.com/jitsi) [Jitsi](https://jitsi.org/) - Jitsi is a free and open source multiplatform voice, videoconferencing and instant messaging application for Windows, Linux, Mac OS X and Android.
- (https://github.com/mattermost/) [Mattermost](https://mattermost.com/) - Mattermost is a secure collaboration platform that is open, flexible, and deeply integrated with the tools you love.
- (https://github.com/qTox/qTox) [qTox](https://qtox.github.io/) - A simple distributed, secure messenger with audio and video chat capabilities.
- (https://github.com/revoltchat) [Revolt](https://revolt.chat/) - Revolt is an open source user-first chat platform.
- (https://github.com/RocketChat/Rocket.Chat) [Rocket.Chat](https://rocket.chat/) - Rocket.Chat is an open-source fully customizable communications platform developed in JavaScript for organizations with high standards of data protection.
- (https://github.com/oxen-io) [Session](https://getsession.org/) - Session is an end-to-end encrypted messenger that minimises sensitive metadata, designed and built for people who want absolute privacy and freedom from any form of surveillance.
- (https://github.com/signalapp) [Signal](https://signal.org) - An end-to-end encrypted chat app that focuses on privacy for all. Say "hello" to privacy.
- [Skype](https://www.skype.com/en/) - Skype keeps the world talking, for free.
- [Slack](https://slack.com/downloads/linux) - Real-time messaging, archiving and search for modern teams.
- (https://github.com/telegramdesktop/tdesktop) [Telegram](https://desktop.telegram.org/) - A messaging app with a focus on speed and security, itâs super fast, simple and free.
- (https://github.com/linagora/Twake) [Twake](https://twake.app/) - Open-source alternative to Microsoft Teams.
- [Viber](https://www.viber.com/download/) - Viber for Linux lets you send free messages and make free calls to other Viber users on any device and network, in any country.
- (https://github.com/wireapp) [Wire](https://wire.com/en/) - Secure communication. Full privacy.
- (https://github.com/zulip/zulip) [Zulip](https://zulip.com/) - Zulip is a powerful, open source group chat application that combines the immediacy of real-time chat with the productivity benefits of threaded conversations.
### Data Backup and Recovery
- (https://github.com/bit-team/backintime/) [Back In Time](https://github.com/bit-team/backintime/) - A simple backup tool for Linux, inspired by "flyback project".
- (https://borgbackup.readthedocs.io/en/stable/development.html) [BorgBackup](https://borgbackup.readthedocs.io/en/stable/) - A deduplicating backup program with compression and authenticated encryption.
- (https://github.com/bup/bup) [bup](https://bup.github.io/) - Very efficient backup system based on the git packfile format, providing fast incremental saves and global deduplication (among and within files, including virtual machine images).
- (https://gitlab.gnome.org/World/deja-dup) [Deja Dup](https://wiki.gnome.org/Apps/DejaDup) - A simple backup tool with built-in encryption.
- (https://github.com/gilbertchen/duplicacy) [Duplicacy](https://duplicacy.com/) - Duplicacy is a new generation cross-platform cloud backup tool based on the idea of Lock-Free Deduplication. CLI version is free for personal use and is open-source, GUI and commercial use require licensing.
- (https://gitlab.com/duplicity/duplicity) [Duplicity](https://duplicity.gitlab.io/) - Duplicity does directory backups by producing encrypted tar-format volumes and uploading them to a remote or local file server.
- (https://www.freefilesync.org/download.php) [FreeFileSync](https://www.freefilesync.org) - FreeFileSync is a folder comparison and synchronization software that creates and manages backup copies of all your important files. Instead of copying every file every time, FreeFileSync determines the differences between a source and a target folder and transfers only the minimum amount of data needed.
- (https://github.com/kopia/kopia/) [Kopia](https://kopia.io/) - Cross-platform backup tool for Windows, macOS & Linux with fast, incremental backups, client-side end-to-end encryption, compression and data deduplication.
- (https://github.com/cgsecurity/testdisk) [Photorec](https://www.cgsecurity.org/wiki/PhotoRec) - PhotoRec is file data recovery software designed to recover lost files including video, documents and archives from hard disks, CD-ROMs, and lost pictures (thus the Photo Recovery name) from digital camera memory.
- (https://gitlab.gnome.org/World/pika-backup) [Pika Backup](https://apps.gnome.org/app/org.gnome.World.PikaBackup/) - Pika Backup is designed to save your personal data and does not support complete system recovery. Pika Backup is powered by the well-tested BorgBackup software.
- (https://sourceforge.net/projects/qt-fsarchiver/) [Qt-fsarchiver](https://sourceforge.net/projects/qt-fsarchiver/) - Qt-fsarchiver is a GUI for the fsarchiver program to save/restore partitions, folders and even the MBR/GPT table. The program is for systems based on Debian, OpenSuse or Fedora.
- (https://github.com/ncw/rclone) [rclone](https://rclone.org/) - Rclone is a command line program to sync files and directories to and from various cloud storage solutions. It also allows encrypted backups.
- (https://github.com/restic/restic) [restic](https://restic.net/) - restic is a backup program that is fast, efficient and secure. It supports the three major operating systems (Linux, macOS, Windows) and a few smaller ones (FreeBSD, OpenBSD).
- (https://github.com/rsnapshot/rsnapshot) [rsnapshot](https://rsnapshot.org/) - rsnapshot is a command line utility based on rsync to make periodic snapshots of local/remote machines. The code makes extensive use of hard links whenever possible to greatly reduce the disk space required.
- (https://sourceforge.net/projects/systemrescuecd/) [System Rescue CD](http://www.system-rescue-cd.org/) - SystemRescueCd is a Linux system rescue disk available as a bootable CD-ROM or USB stick for administrating or repairing your system and data after a crash.
- (https://github.com/cgsecurity/testdisk) [TestDisk](https://www.cgsecurity.org/wiki/TestDisk) - TestDisk is powerful free data recovery software! It was primarily designed to help recover lost partitions and/or make non-booting disks bootable again when these symptoms are caused by faulty software.
- (https://github.com/linuxmint/timeshift) [Timeshift](https://github.com/linuxmint/timeshift) - System restore tool for Linux. Creates filesystem snapshots using rsync+hardlinks, or BTRFS snapshots. Supports scheduled snapshots, multiple backup levels, and exclude filters. Snapshots can be restored while system is running or from Live CD/USB.
- (https://github.com/borgbase/vorta) [Vorta](https://vorta.borgbase.com/) - Vorta is a backup client for macOS and Linux desktops. It integrates the mighty BorgBackup with your desktop environment to protect your data from disk failure, ransomware and theft.
### Desktop Customization
#### Desktop Icon Packs
- (https://github.com/EliverLara/candy-icons) [Candy Icons](https://github.com/EliverLara/candy-icons) - An icon theme colored with sweet gradients.
- (https://github.com/daniruiz/Flat-Remix) [Flat Remix](https://github.com/daniruiz/Flat-Remix) - Flat Remix is an icon theme inspired by material design. It is mostly flat using a colorful palette with some shadows, highlights, and gradients for some depth.
- (https://github.com/vinceliuice/Fluent-icon-theme) [Fluent Icon Theme](https://github.com/vinceliuice/Fluent-icon-theme) - Fluent icon theme for linux desktops.
- (https://github.com/keeferrourke/la-capitaine-icon-theme) [La Capitaine Icon Theme](https://github.com/keeferrourke/la-capitaine-icon-theme) - A macOS and Material design inspired icon theme designed to fit into most desktop environments.
- (https://github.com/snwh/moka-icon-theme) [Moka Icon Theme](https://snwh.org/moka) - Moka was created with simplicity in mind. With the use simple geometry & bright colours.
- (https://github.com/numixproject/numix-icon-theme) [Numix Icon Theme](https://numixproject.github.io/) - A flat icon theme that comes in two varieties, Numix Main, and Numix circle.
- (https://github.com/PapirusDevelopmentTeam/papirus-icon-theme) [Papirus Icon Theme](https://github.com/PapirusDevelopmentTeam/papirus-icon-theme) - SVG icon theme for Linux systems, based on Paper with a few extras like (hardcode-tray support, kde-color-scheme support, libreoffice icon theme, filezilla theme, smplayer themes, ...) and other modifications. The theme is available for GTK and KDE.
- (https://github.com/vinceliuice/Qogir-icon-theme) [Qogir Icon Theme](https://github.com/vinceliuice/Qogir-icon-theme) - A flat colorful design icon theme for linux desktops.
- (https://github.com/yeyushengfan258/Reversal-icon-theme) [Reversal Icon Theme](https://github.com/yeyushengfan258/Reversal-icon-theme) - A colorful design icon theme for linux desktops.
- (https://github.com/vinceliuice/Tela-icon-theme) [Tela Icon Theme](https://github.com/vinceliuice/Tela-icon-theme) - A flat colorful Design icon theme.
- (https://github.com/vinceliuice/WhiteSur-icon-theme) [WhiteSur Icon Theme](https://github.com/vinceliuice/WhiteSur-icon-theme) - MacOS Big Sur style icon theme for linux desktops.
- (https://github.com/zayronxio/Zafiro-icons) [Zafiro Icons](https://github.com/zayronxio/Zafiro-icons) - Minimalist icons created with the flat-desing technique, utilizing washed out colors and always accompanied by white.
#### Desktop Themes
- (https://github.com/EliverLara/Ant) [Ant Theme](https://github.com/EliverLara/Ant) - Ant is a flat GTK theme for Ubuntu and other GNOME-based Linux desktops it comes in three varieties: vanilla, Bloody, or Dracula.
- (https://github.com/jnsh/arc-theme) [Arc Theme](https://github.com/jnsh/arc-theme) - A flat theme with transparent elements.
- (https://github.com/catppuccin) [Catppuccin](https://github.com/catppuccin) - Catppuccin is a community-driven pastel theme that aims to be the middle ground between low and high contrast themes.
- (https://github.com/dracula/gtk) [Dracula](https://draculatheme.com/gtk) - A dark theme using the awesome Dracula color pallete.
- (https://github.com/daniruiz/Flat-Remix-GTK) [Flat Remix](https://github.com/daniruiz/Flat-Remix-GTK) - Flat Remix is a GTK application theme inspired by material design.
- (https://github.com/vinceliuice/Graphite-gtk-theme) [Graphite](https://github.com/vinceliuice/Graphite-gtk-theme) - Graphite GTK theme.
- (https://github.com/Fausto-Korpsvart/Gruvbox-GTK-Theme) [Gruvbox](https://github.com/Fausto-Korpsvart/Gruvbox-GTK-Theme) - A GTK theme based on the Gruvbox colour palette.
- (https://github.com/EliverLara/Kimi) [Kimi](https://github.com/EliverLara/Kimi) - Kimi is a light Gtk3.20+ theme.
- (https://github.com/vinceliuice/Layan-gtk-theme) [Layan](https://github.com/vinceliuice/Layan-gtk-theme) - Layan is a flat Material Design theme for GTK 3, GTK 2 and Gnome-Shell which supports GTK 3 and GTK 2 based desktop environments like Gnome, Budgie, etc.
- (https://github.com/material-ocean/material-ocean) [Material Ocean Theme](https://github.com/material-ocean/material-ocean) - A material design theme with oceanic colors(GTK, QT).
- (https://github.com/vinceliuice/Mojave-gtk-theme) [Mojave GTK Theme](https://github.com/vinceliuice/Mojave-gtk-theme) - Mojave is a Mac OSX like theme for GTK 3, GTK 2 and GNOME-Shell which supports GTK 3 and GTK 2 based desktop environments like GNOME, Pantheon, XFCE, Mate, etc.
- (https://github.com/EliverLara/Nordic) [Nordic](https://github.com/EliverLara/Nordic) - Dark Gtk3.20+ theme created using the awesome Nord color pallete.
- (https://github.com/vinceliuice/Orchis-theme) [Orchis theme](https://github.com/vinceliuice/Orchis-theme) - Orchis is a Material Design theme for GNOME/GTK based desktop environments.
- (https://github.com/vinceliuice/Qogir-theme) [Qogir](https://github.com/vinceliuice/Qogir-theme) - Qogir is a flat Design theme for GTK.
- (https://github.com/EliverLara/Sweet) [Sweet](https://github.com/EliverLara/Sweet) - Light and dark colorful Gtk3.20+ theme.
- (https://github.com/vinceliuice/WhiteSur-gtk-theme) [WhiteSur GTK Theme](https://github.com/vinceliuice/WhiteSur-gtk-theme) - MacOS Big Sur like theme for GNOME desktops.
#### Desktop Widgets and Theme Utilities
- (https://github.com/brndnmtthws/conky) [Conky](https://conky.cc/) - Conky is a free, light-weight system monitor for X, that displays any kind of information on your desktop.
- (https://github.com/mjakeman/extension-manager) [Extension Manager](https://github.com/mjakeman/extension-manager) - A utility for browsing and installing GNOME Shell Extensions.
- [GNOME Extensions](https://extensions.gnome.org/) - Extensions for the GNOME Desktop Environment.
- [GNOME Look](https://www.gnome-look.org/) - A website that hosts a Large amounts of community created icons, shell themes, fonts, and many more assets that can be used to customize your GNOME desktop environment.
- (https://github.com/GradienceTeam/Gradience) [Gradience](https://gradienceteam.github.io/) - Gradience is a tool for customizing Libadwaita applications and the adw-gtk3 theme.
- (https://github.com/bilelmoussaoui/Hardcode-Tray) [Hardcode Tray](https://github.com/bilelmoussaoui/Hardcode-Tray) - This script fixes hardcoded tray icons in Linux by automatically detecting your default theme, the right icon size, the hard-coded applications, the right icons for each indicator and fix them.
- (https://github.com/LemonBoy/bar) [Lemonbar](https://github.com/LemonBoy/bar) - Super fast, lightweight, and mnml status bar for Linux.
- (https://github.com/realmazharhussain/gdm-settings) [Login Manager Settings](https://realmazharhussain.github.io/gdm-settings/) - A settings app for GNOME's Login Manager, GDM.
- (https://github.com/themix-project/oomox) [Oomox theme generator](https://github.com/themix-project/oomox) - A Graphical application for generating different color variations of a Numix-based and Flat-Plat themes (GTK2, GTK3), GNOME-Colors and Archdroid icons.
- (https://www.opencode.net/dfn2/pling-store-development) [Pling Store](https://www.pling.com/) - Desktop app of openDesktop.org, which is one of the largest communities where developers and artists share applications, themes and other content.
- (https://github.com/jaagr/polybar) [Polybar](https://polybar.github.io/) - Fast and easy-to-use status bar.
- (https://github.com/deviantfero/wpgtk) [Wpgtk](https://deviantfero.github.io/wpgtk) - A universal theming software for all themes defined in text files, compatible with all terminals, with default themes for GTK2, GTK+, openbox and Tint2 that uses pywal as it's core for colorscheme generation.
### Development
#### Android
- (https://github.com/anbox/anbox) [Anbox](https://anbox.io) - Run Android applications on any GNU/Linux operating system.
- (https://android.googlesource.com/platform/tools/base/+/studio-master-dev/source.md) [Android Studio](https://developer.android.com/studio/) - The Official IDE for Android: Android Studio provides the fastest tools for building apps on every type of Android device.
- (https://github.com/waydroid/waydroid) [Waydroid](https://waydro.id/) - Waydroid uses a container-based approach to boot a full Android system on a regular GNU/Linux system like Ubuntu.
#### C\+\+
- [CLion](https://www.jetbrains.com/clion/) - A cross-platform and powerful IDE for C/C++.
- (https://sourceforge.net/p/codeblocks/code/HEAD/tree/) [Code::Blocks](http://www.codeblocks.org/) - Code::Blocks is a free C/C++ and Fortran IDE built to meet the most demanding needs of its users. It is designed to be very extensible and fully configurable.
- (https://wiki.codelite.org/pmwiki.php/Main/Repositories) [CodeLite](https://codelite.org/) - A Free, open source, cross platform C/C++, PHP and Node.js IDE.
- (https://github.com/qt-creator/qt-creator) [QT Creator](https://www.qt.io/product/development-tools) - Fully-stocked cross-platform integrated development environment for easy creation of connected devices, UIs and applications.
#### Database
- (https://github.com/apache/cassandra) [Cassandra](https://cassandra.apache.org/) - Apache Cassandra database is the right choice when you need scalability and high availability without compromising performance. Linear scalability and proven fault-tolerance on commodity hardware or cloud infrastructure make it the perfect platform for mission-critical data.
- (https://github.com/apache/couchdb) [CouchDB](https://couchdb.apache.org/) - Seamless multi-master sync, that scales from Big Data to Mobile, with an Intuitive HTTP/JSON API and designed for Reliability.
- [DataGrip](https://www.jetbrains.com/datagrip/) - DataGrip is a cross-platform IDE that is aimed at DBAs and developers working with SQL databases. It has built-in drivers that support DB2, Derby, H2, HSQLDB, MySQL, Oracle, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Sqlite and Sybase.
- (https://github.com/dbeaver/dbeaver) [DBeaver](https://dbeaver.io/) - A universal database client supporting multiple platforms and databases.
- (https://invent.kde.org/office/kexi) [Kexi](https://calligra.org/kexi/) - Kexi is an open source visual database applications creator, a long-awaited competitor for programs like MS Access or Filemaker.
- (https://mariadb.org/get-involved/getting-started-for-developers/) [MariaDB](https://mariadb.org/) - One of the most popular database servers. Made by the original developers of MySQL.
- (https://github.com/mongodb/mongo) [MongoDB](https://www.mongodb.com/) - MongoDB is a free and open-source cross-platform document-oriented database program, uses JSON-like documents with schemas.
- (https://github.com/dbcli/mycli) [MyCLI](https://www.mycli.net/) - MyCLI is a command line interface for MySQL, MariaDB, and Percona with auto-completion and syntax highlighting.
- (https://github.com/mysql/mysql-server) [MySQL](https://dev.mysql.com/doc/refman/5.7/en/linux-installation.html) - MySQL is the world's leading open source database thanks to its proven performance, reliability and ease-of-use. It is used by high profile web properties including Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Yahoo! and many more.
- (https://github.com/mysql/mysql-workbench) [MySQL Workbench](https://www.mysql.com/products/workbench/) - MySQL Workbench is a unified visual tool for database architects, developers, and DBAs. MySQL Workbench provides data modeling, SQL development, and comprehensive administration tools for server configuration, user administration, backup, and much more.
- (https://github.com/OmniDB/OmniDB) [OmniDB](https://github.com/OmniDB/OmniDB) - Browser-based tool that visually create, manage, and view databases.
- [OracleDB](https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/database/enterprise-edition/downloads/index.html) - Object-relational database management system produced and marketed by Oracle Corporation, one of the most trusted and widely-used relational database engines.
- (https://github.com/percona/percona-server-mongodb) [Percona MongoDB](https://www.percona.com/software/mongo-database/percona-server-for-mongodb) - Percona Server for MongoDB provides all features and benefits of MongoDB Community Server.
- (https://github.com/percona/pmm-server) [Percona Monitoring](https://www.percona.com/software/database-tools/percona-monitoring-and-management) - Percona Monitoring and Management (PMM) is a free and open-source platform for managing and monitoring MySQL, MariaDB and MongoDB performance. You can run PMM in your own environment for maximum security and reliability. It provides thorough time-based analysis for MySQL, MariaDB and MongoDB servers to ensure that your data works as efficiently as possible.
- (https://github.com/percona/percona-server) [Percona MySQL](https://www.percona.com/software/mysql-database/percona-server) - Percona Server for MySQL is a free, fully compatible, enhanced, open source drop-in replacement for MySQL that provides superior performance, scalability and instrumentation.
- (https://github.com/percona/percona-xtradb-cluster) [Percona XtraDB Cluster](https://www.percona.com/software/mysql-database/percona-xtradb-cluster) - Percona XtraDB Cluster is an active/active high availability and high scalability open source solution for MySQL clustering. It integrates Percona Server and Percona XtraBackup with the Codership Galera library of MySQL high availability solutions in a single package that enables you to create a cost-effective MySQL high availability cluster.
- (https://github.com/dbcli/pgcli) [pgcli](https://www.pgcli.com/) - Pgcli is a command line interface for Postgres with auto-completion and syntax highlighting.
- (https://github.com/postgres/postgres) [PostgreSQL](https://www.postgresql.org/download/) - PostgreSQL is a powerful, open source object-relational database system with more than 15 year development. PostgreSQL is not controlled by any corporation or other private entity and the source code is available free of charge.
- (https://www.sqlite.org/src/doc/trunk/README.md) [Sqlite](https://sqlite.org/download.html) - SQLite is an in-process library that implements a self-contained, serverless, zero-configuration, transactional SQL database engine.
- (https://github.com/sqlitebrowser/sqlitebrowser) [Sqlite Browser](https://sqlitebrowser.org/) - Visually create, manage, and view sqlite database files.
- (https://github.com/WebDB-App/app) [WebDB](https://webdb.app/) - Open Source and Efficient Database IDE. Easy server connection, Modern ERD, Intelligent data generator, IA assistant, NoSQL structure manager, Time machine and Powerful query editor.
#### Game Engines
- (https://github.com/bevyengine/bevy) [Bevy Engine](https://bevyengine.org/) - A refreshingly simple data-driven game engine built in Rust.
- (https://github.com/defold/defold) [Defold](https://defold.com/) - Defold is a completely free to use game engine for development of desktop, mobile and web games.
- (https://github.com/AchetaGames/Epic-Asset-Manager) [Epic Asset Manager](https://github.com/AchetaGames/Epic-Asset-Manager) - An unofficial client to install Unreal Engine, download and manage purchased assets, projects, plugins and games from the Epic Games Store.
- (https://github.com/FlaxEngine/FlaxEngine) [Flax Engine](https://flaxengine.com/) - Flax Engine â multi-platform 3D game engine.
- [GameMaker](https://gamemaker.io/en/gamemaker) - The Ultimate 2D Game Development Environment.
- (https://github.com/4ian/GDevelop) [GDevelop](https://gdevelop.io/) - Open-source, cross-platform game engine designed to be used by everyone.
- (https://github.com/godotengine) [Godot Engine](https://godotengine.org/) - Godot provides a huge set of common tools, so you can just focus on making your game without reinventing the wheel.
- (https://github.com/haxeflixel/flixel) [Haxeflixel](https://haxeflixel.com/) - 2D game engine written in [Haxe](https://github.com/HaxeFoundation/haxe).
- (https://github.com/HeapsIO/heaps) [Heaps](https://heaps.io/) - Heaps is a cross platform graphics engine designed for high performance games. It's designed to leverage modern GPUs that are commonly available on desktop, mobile and consoles.
- (https://github.com/o3de/o3de/) [Open 3D Engine](https://www.o3de.org/) - Open 3D Engine (O3DE) is a modular, open source, cross-platform 3D engine built to power anything from AAA games to cinema-quality 3D worlds to high-fidelity simulations.
- (https://github.com/stride3d/stride) [Stride](https://www.stride3d.net/) - Stride is an open-source C# game engine for realistic rendering and VR.
- [Unity](https://unity.com/) - The worldâs leading platform for real-time content creation.
- [Unreal Engine](https://www.unrealengine.com/en-US) - The worldâs most open and advanced real-time 3D creation tool.
- (https://github.com/turanszkij/WickedEngine) [Wicked Engine](https://wickedengine.net/) - 3D engine with modern graphics.
#### Git
- (https://git.zx2c4.com/cgit/refs/tags) [cgit](https://git.zx2c4.com/cgit/about/) - A hyperfast web frontend for git repositories written in C.
- (https://codeberg.org/forgejo/forgejo) [Forgejo](https://forgejo.org/) - Forgejo is a self-hosted lightweight software forge. It is a "soft" fork of Gitea with a focus on scaling, federation and privacy.
- (https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/giggle/) [Giggle](https://wiki.gnome.org/action/show/Apps/giggle) - Giggle is a graphical frontend for the git content tracker.
- (https://github.com/Gisto/Gisto) [Gisto](https://www.gistoapp.com/) - Gisto is a code snippet manager that runs on GitHub Gists and adds additional features such as searching, tagging and sharing gists while including a rich code editor.
- (https://github.com/git/git) [Git](https://git-scm.com/) - Git is a free and open source distributed version control system designed to handle everything from small to very large projects with speed and efficiency.
- (https://github.com/git-cola/git-cola) [GitCola](https://git-cola.github.io/) - Git Cola is a sleek and powerful graphical Git client. Written in Python and GPL-licensed.
- (https://github.com/go-gitea/) [Gitea](https://gitea.io/en-us/) - Gitea is a community managed lightweight code hosting solution written in Go. It is published under the MIT license.
- (https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/gitg) [Gitg](https://wiki.gnome.org/Apps/Gitg) - Gitg is the GNOME GUI client to view git repositories.
- [GitKraken](https://www.gitkraken.com/) - The downright luxurious Git GUI client for Windows, Mac & Linux.
- (https://github.com/gitlabhq/gitlabhq) [GitLab](https://github.com/gitlabhq/gitlabhq) - GitLab is a web-based Git repository manager with wiki and issue tracking features.
- (https://github.com/sitaramc/gitolite) [Gitolite](http://gitolite.com/gitolite/index.html) - Gitolite allows you to setup git hosting on a central server, with fine-grained access control and many more powerful features.
- (https://github.com/Murmele/Gittyup) [Gittyup](https://murmele.github.io/Gittyup/) - Gittyup is a graphical Git client designed to help you understand and manage your source code history.
- (https://github.com/gogs/gogs) [Gogs](https://gogs.io/) - A painless self-hosted Git service.
- (https://github.com/jesseduffield/lazygit) [lazygit](https://github.com/jesseduffield/lazygit) - A simple terminal UI for git commands, written in Go with the gocui library.
- [SmartGit](https://www.syntevo.com/smartgit/) - SmartGit is a Git client with support for GitHub Pull Requests+Comments and SVN.
#### Golang
- [GoLand](https://www.jetbrains.com/go/) - Commercial IDE by JetBrains aimed at providing an ergonomic environment for Go development.
- (https://github.com/visualfc/liteide) [LiteIDE X](https://github.com/visualfc/liteide) - LiteIDE is a simple, open source, cross-platform Go IDE.
#### Java
- (https://www.bluej.org/versions.html) [BlueJ](https://bluej.org/) - A free Java Development Environment designed for beginners, used by millions worldwide.
- (https://git.eclipse.org/c/) [Eclipse](https://eclipse.org/ide/) - Eclipse is famous for our Java Integrated Development Environment (IDE), but can also download packages to support C/C++ IDE and PHP IDE.
- (https://github.com/JetBrains/intellij-community) [IntelliJ IDEA Community](https://www.jetbrains.com/idea/) - Open source IDE by Jetbrains for JVM and Android development.
- [IntelliJ IDEA Ultimate](https://www.jetbrains.com/idea/) - Commercial IDE by Jetbrains for web and enterprise JAVA development.
#### Javascript
- [Webstorm](https://www.jetbrains.com/webstorm/) - Powerful IDE for modern JavaScript development, made by JetBrains.
#### Microcomputer and Embedded Devices
- (https://github.com/arduino/arduino-ide) [Arduino IDE](https://www.arduino.cc/en/Main/Software) - The open-source Arduino Software (IDE) makes it easy to write code and upload it to the board.
- (https://github.com/fritzing/fritzing-app) [Fritzing](http://fritzing.org/) - Fritzing is an open-source hardware initiative that makes electronics accessible as a creative material for anyone.
- (https://github.com/Sloeber/arduino-eclipse-plugin) [Sloeber IDE](https://eclipse.baeyens.it/) - Sloeber IDE. The Arduino IDE for Eclipse.
#### Multiple Languages Support
- (https://github.com/aptana) [Aptana](http://www.aptana.com/) - Aptana Studio harnesses the flexibility of Eclipse and focuses it into a powerful web development engine.
- (https://invent.kde.org/kdevelop/kdevelop) [KDevelop](https://www.kdevelop.org/) - It is a free, open source IDE, feature-full, plugin extensible IDE for C/C++ and other programming languages.
- (http://www.monodevelop.com/developers/) [MonoDevelop](https://www.monodevelop.com/) - Cross platform IDE for C#, F# and more.
- (https://netbeans.apache.org/participate/index.html) [Netbeans](https://netbeans.apache.org/download/index.html) - NetBeans IDE lets you quickly and easily develop Java desktop, mobile, and web applications, as well as HTML5 applications with HTML, JavaScript, and CSS.
- (https://pantsbuild.org/) [Pants Build](https://www.pantsbuild.org/) - Powerful build system for Python, JVM, Go and more, relies on static analysis instead of boilerplate to make adoption and use easy.
#### PHP
- [PHPStorm](https://www.jetbrains.com/phpstorm/) - Lightning-smart and powerful PHP IDE from Jetbrains.
#### Python
- (https://github.com/JetBrains/intellij-community/tree/master/python) [PyCharm Community](https://www.jetbrains.com/pycharm/) - Open source IDE by Jetbrains for pure Python development.
- [PyCharm Professional](https://www.jetbrains.com/pycharm/) - Commercial IDE by Jetbrains for scientific and web Python development.
#### Ruby
- [RubyMine](https://www.jetbrains.com/ruby/) - Professional Ruby and Rails IDE.
#### Shell
- (https://github.com/fish-shell/fish-shell) [Fish](https://fishshell.com/) - A smart and user-friendly command-line shell.
- (https://github.com/jorgebucaran/fisher) [Fisher](https://github.com/jorgebucaran/fisher) - A plugin manager for fish shell.
- (https://github.com/ipython/ipython) [Ipython](https://ipython.org/) - Powerful Python shell.
- (https://github.com/nushell/nushell) [nushell](https://www.nushell.sh/) - A new type of shell.
- (https://github.com/oh-my-fish/oh-my-fish) [Oh-my-fish](https://github.com/oh-my-fish/oh-my-fish) - Provides various packages and themes to extend the functionality of your fish shell.
- (https://github.com/robbyrussell/oh-my-zsh) [Oh-my-zsh](https://ohmyz.sh/) - A delightful community-driven framework for managing your zsh configuration.
- (https://github.com/oilshell/oil) [oilshell](https://github.com/oilshell/oil) - Oil is a new Unix shell for Python and JavaScript users who avoid shell!.
- (https://github.com/koalaman/shellcheck) [Shellcheck](https://www.shellcheck.net/) - ShellCheck, a static analysis tool for shell scripts.
- (https://github.com/zimfw/zimfw) [Zim](https://zimfw.sh/) - Modular, customizable, and blazing fast Zsh framework.
- (http://sourceforge.net/p/zsh/code/ci/master/tree/) [Zsh](https://www.zsh.org/) - A powerful command line shell.
#### Supporting Tools
- (https://github.com/kspalaiologos/bzip3) [bzip3](https://github.com/kspalaiologos/bzip3) - A versatile statistical compressor with better compression ratio than standard Linux tools (gzip, bzip2, etc...).
- (https://github.com/GeopJr/Collision) [Collision](https://collision.geopjr.dev/) - Collision comes with a simple & clean UI, allowing anyone, from any age and experience group, to generate, compare and verify MD5, SHA-256, SHA-512 and SHA-1 hashes.
- (https://sourceforge.net/projects/cscope/) [Cscope](http://cscope.sourceforge.net/) - Cscope is a developer's tool for browsing source code. Although cmd-line application, it is nativelly integrated with Vim editor. It allows searching code for symbols, definitions, functions (called/calling), regex, files.
- (https://github.com/Huluti/Curtail) [Curtail](https://apps.gnome.org/app/com.github.huluti.Curtail/) - Curtail is an useful image compressor, supporting PNG, JPEG and WEBP file types.
- (https://github.com/qarmin/czkawka) [Czkawka](https://github.com/qarmin/czkawka) - Multi functional app to find duplicates, empty folders, similar images etc.
- (https://github.com/cytopia/devilbox) [Devilbox](https://github.com/cytopia/devilbox) - The devilbox is a modern and highly customisable dockerized PHP stack supporting full LAMP and MEAN and running on all major platforms. The main goal is to easily switch and combine any version required for local development.
- (https://github.com/dialect-app/dialect/) [Dialect](https://apps.gnome.org/app/app.drey.Dialect/) - A translation app for GNOME.
- (https://sourceforge.net/projects/diffuse/files/?source=navbar) [Diffuse](http://diffuse.sourceforge.net/) - Diffuse is a graphical tool for comparing and merging text files. It can retrieve files for comparison from Bazaar, CVS, Darcs, Git, Mercurial, Monotone, RCS, Subversion, and SVK repositories.
- (https://github.com/docker/desktop-linux) [Docker](https://docs.docker.com/desktop/linux/install/) - Docker is a set of platform as a service products that use OS-level virtualization to deliver software in packages called containers.
- (https://www.fossil-scm.org/index.html/dir?ci=tip) [Fossil](https://www.fossil-scm.org) - Self-contained, distributed software configuration management system with integrated bug-tracking, wiki, technotes and web interface.
- (https://github.com/gaphor/gaphor) [Gaphor](https://gaphor.org) - A simple and fast software and systems modeling tool.
- [Genymotion](https://www.genymotion.com/desktop/) - Genymotion is a fast third-party emulator that can be used instead of the default Android emulator.
- (https://phabricator.kde.org/source/heaptrack/repository/master/) [Heaptrack](https://phabricator.kde.org/source/heaptrack/repository/master/) - A heap memory profiler for Linux.
- (https://github.com/WindSoilder/hors) [hors](https://github.com/WindSoilder/hors) - Instant coding answers via the command line.
- (https://github.com/Kong/insomnia) [Insomnia](https://insomnia.rest/) - A simple, beautiful, and free REST API client.
- [IntelŽ VTune⢠Profiler](https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/developer/tools/oneapi/vtune-profiler.html) - GUI and Commandline tool from Intel for finding and fixing performance bottlenecks in software written in C/C++, C#, Java, and more.
- (https://jupyter.readthedocs.io/en/latest/install.html) [Jupyter Notebook](https://jupyter.org/) - An open source program that provides interactive data and scientific computing information across over 40 programming languages.
- (https://github.com/jesseduffield/lazydocker) [lazydocker](https://github.com/jesseduffield/lazydocker) - A simple terminal UI for both docker and docker-compose, written in Go with the gocui library.
- (https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/meld/tree/main) [Meld](https://meldmerge.org/) - Meld is a visual diff and merge tool that helps you compare files, directories, and version controlled projects.
- (https://gitlab.com/rmnvgr/metadata-cleaner/) [Metadata Cleaner](https://metadatacleaner.romainvigier.fr/) - This tool allows you to view metadata in your files and to get rid of it, as much as possible.
- [Mockingbot](https://mockingbot.com) - Mockingbot is an easy-to-use prototyping tool.
- (https://invent.kde.org/utilities/okteta) [Okteta](https://apps.kde.org/okteta/) - Hex Editor for viewing and editing the raw data of files.
- (https://github.com/evolus/pencil) [Pencil](https://pencil.evolus.vn/) - An open-source GUI prototyping tool that's available for ALL platforms.
- (https://github.com/stuartlangridge/ColourPicker) [Pick](https://kryogenix.org/code/pick/) - Simple color picker.
- [Postman](https://www.getpostman.com) - Postman, allows a user to develop and test APIs quickly.
- (https://github.com/rabbitvcs/rabbitvcs) [Rabbit VCS](http://rabbitvcs.org/) - RabbitVCS is a set of graphical tools written to provide simple and straightforward access to the version control systems you use.
- (https://github.com/CoatiSoftware/Sourcetrail) [Sourcetrail](https://www.sourcetrail.com/) - Sourcetrail is a free and open-source cross-platform source explorer that helps you get productive on unfamiliar source code.
- [StarUML](http://staruml.io/) - A sophisticated software modeler.
- (https://github.com/uncrustify/uncrustify) [Uncrustify](http://uncrustify.sourceforge.net/) - Source Code Beautifier for C/C++, C#, ObjectiveC, D, Java, Pawn and VALA. See UniversalIndentGUI below.
- (https://sourceforge.net/projects/universalindent/files/uigui/) [UniversalIndentGUI](http://universalindent.sourceforge.net/) - UniversalIndentGUI offers a live preview for setting the parameters of nearly any indenter.
- (https://sourceware.org/git/?p=valgrind.git) [Valgrind](http://valgrind.org/) - Valgrind is a GPL'd system for debugging and profiling Linux programs.
- [Vershd](https://vershd.io/) - Vershd is the free for personal use effortless Git GUI for Windows, Mac, & Linux.
- (https://www.gnu.org/software/wdiff/devguide) [Wdiff](https://www.gnu.org/software/wdiff/) - The GNU wdiff program is a front end to diff for comparing files on a word per word basis. It collects the diff output and uses it to produce a nicer display of word differences between the original files.
- (https://github.com/sonnyp/Workbench) [Workbench](https://apps.gnome.org/app/re.sonny.Workbench/) - Workbench goal is to let you experiment with GNOME technologies, no matter if tinkering for the first time or building and testing a custom GTK widget.
- (https://github.com/zealdocs/zeal) [Zeal](https://zealdocs.org/) - Zeal is an offline documentation browser for software developers.
### E-Book Utilities
- (https://invent.kde.org/graphics/arianna) [Arianna](https://apps.kde.org/arianna/) - An eBook reader and library management applicatiion for `.epub` files from KDE.
- (https://github.com/babluboy/bookworm) [Bookworm](https://babluboy.github.io/bookworm/) - A simple, focused eBook reader.
- (https://github.com/oguzhaninan/Buka) [Buka](https://github.com/oguzhaninan/Buka/) - A program for EBook Management.
- (https://github.com/kovidgoyal/calibre) [Calibre](https://calibre-ebook.com/) - Incredibly ugly but powerful software for ebook management and conversion.
- (https://github.com/janeczku/calibre-web) [Calibre-web](https://github.com/janeczku/calibre-web) - Calibre Web is a web app providing a clean interface for browsing, reading and downloading eBooks using an existing Calibre database.
- (https://github.com/michaldaniel/Ebook-Viewer) [Easy Ebook Viewer](https://github.com/michaldaniel/Ebook-Viewer) - Modern GTK Python Ebook Reader app to easily read epub files.
- (https://wiki.gnome.org/Apps/Evince/GettingEvince) [Evince](https://wiki.gnome.org/Apps/Evince) - Evince is a document viewer for multiple document formats. The goal of evince is to replace the multiple document viewers that exist on the GNOME Desktop with a single simple application.
- (https://github.com/geometer/FBReader) [FBReader](https://fbreader.org/content/fbreader-beta-linux-desktop) - One of the most popular eReader apps.
- (https://github.com/johnfactotum/foliate) [Foliate](https://johnfactotum.github.io/foliate/) - Foliate is a simple and modern GTK eBook viewer.
- [Foxit](https://www.foxitsoftware.com/pdf-reader/) - Foxit Reader 8.0âAward-winning PDF Reader.
- (https://github.com/martahilmar/gnome-books) [GNOME Books](https://github.com/martahilmar/gnome-books) - GNOME Books is application for listing, searching and reading eBooks.
- (https://www.willus.com/k2pdfopt/src) [K2pdfopt](https://www.willus.com/k2pdfopt) - K2pdfopt optimizes PDF/DJVU files for mobile e-readers (e.g. the Kindle) and smartphones.
- (https://codeberg.org/valos/Komikku) [Komikku](https://apps.gnome.org/Komikku/) - Manga reader with support for online and offline reading, automatic downloads, locally stored manga formats (CBZ and CBR formats), and collection organization features.
- [Lucidor](https://www.lucidor.org/lucidor/) - Lucidor is a computer program for reading and handling e-books. Lucidor supports e-books in the EPUB file format, and catalogs in the OPDS format.
- [MasterPDF editor](https://code-industry.net/free-pdf-editor/) - Master PDF Editor a convenient and smart PDF editor for Linux.
- (https://sourceforge.net/p/mcomix/git/ci/master/tree/) [Mcomix](https://sourceforge.net/projects/mcomix/) - GTK+ comic book viewer.
- (http://git.ghostscript.com/?p=mupdf.git;a=summary) [MuPDF](https://mupdf.com/) - A lightweight PDF and XPS viewer.
- (https://github.com/KDE/okular) [Okular](https://okular.kde.org/) - Okular is a universal document viewer based developed by KDE. Okular works on multiple platforms, including but not limited to Linux, Windows, Mac OS X, BSD, etc.
- (https://github.com/pdfarranger/pdfarranger) [PDF Arranger](https://github.com/pdfarranger/pdfarranger) - PDF Arranger is a small application, which helps the user to merge or split pdf documents and rotate, crop and rearrange their pages using an interactive and intuitive graphical interface.
- (https://github.com/torakiki/pdfsam) [PDFsam](http://www.pdfsam.org/) - A desktop application to split, extract pages, rotate, mix and merge PDF files.
- (https://github.com/junrrein/pdfslicer) [PDF Slicer](https://junrrein.github.io/pdfslicer/) - PDF Slicer is a simple application to extract, merge, rotate and reorder pages of PDF documents.
- [PDF Studio](https://www.qoppa.com/pdfstudio/) - An easy to use, full-featured PDF editing software that is a reliable alternative to Adobe Acrobat and provides all PDF functions needed at a fraction of the cost. PDF Studio maintains full compatibility with the PDF Standard.
- (https://launchpad.net/qpdfview) [qpdfview](https://launchpad.net/qpdfview) - qpdfview is a tabbed document viewer.
- (https://github.com/Sigil-Ebook/Sigil) [Sigil](https://sigil-ebook.com/) - Sigil is a multi-platform EPUB ebook editor.
- (https://git.pwmt.org/pwmt/zathura.git) [Zathura](https://pwmt.org/projects/zathura/) - Zathura is a highly customizable and functional document viewer.
### Education
- (https://apps.ankiweb.net/) [Anki](https://apps.ankiweb.net/) - Powerful, intelligent flash cards which makes remembering things easy.
- (https://sourceforge.net/projects/artha/) [Artha](https://sourceforge.net/projects/artha/) - Artha is a free cross-platform English thesaurus that works completely off-line and is based on WordNet.
- (https://github.com/bibletime/bibletime) [BibleTime](http://bibletime.info/) - BibleTime is a Bible study application based on the Sword library and Qt toolkit.
- (https://github.com/CelestiaProject/Celestia) [Celestia](https://github.com/CelestiaProject/Celestia) - The free space simulation that lets you explore our universe in three dimensions.
- (https://github.com/opp11/chemtool/) [Chemtool](http://ruby.chemie.uni-freiburg.de/~martin/chemtool/) - Chemtool is a small program for drawing chemical structures on Linux.
- (http://github.com/colobot) [Colobot](https://colobot.info/) - Colobot: Gold Edition is a real-time strategy game, where you can program your units (bots) in a language called CBOT, which is similar to C++ and Java.
- (https://code.launchpad.net/epoptes) [Epoptes](https://epoptes.org/) - An open source computer lab management and monitoring tool.
- (https://github.com/gap-system/gap) [GAP](https://www.gap-system.org/) - A computer algebra system for computational discrete algebra with particular emphasis on computational group theory.
- (http://gcompris.net/wiki/Developer%27s_corner) [Gcompris](https://gcompris.net/index-en.html) - GCompris is a high quality educational software suite comprising of numerous activities for children aged 2 to 10.
- (https://github.com/geogebra/geogebra) [Geogebra](https://www.geogebra.org/download) - The graphing calculator for functions, geometry, algebra, calculus, statistics and 3D mathematics.
- (https://wiki.gnome.org/Apps/Dictionary) [GNOME Dictionary](https://wiki.gnome.org/Apps/Dictionary) - A powerful dictionary for GNOME.
- (https://hg.savannah.gnu.org/hgweb/octave) [GNU Octave](https://www.gnu.org/software/octave/) - GNU Octave is a scientific programming language, primarily intended for numerical computations, that is mostly compatible with MATLAB.
- (https://git.savannah.gnu.org/cgit/gtypist.git) [GNU Typist](https://www.gnu.org/software/gtypist/index.html) - ncurses-based free-software typing instructor.
- (https://gitlab.com/gnukhata) [GNUKhata](https://gnukhata.org/) - Open source accounting software.
- [Google Earth](https://www.google.com/earth/about/versions/) - Google Earth is a virtual globe, map and geographical information program.
- (http://gperiodic.seul.org/cvs/) [GPeriodic](http://gperiodic.seul.org/) - GPeriodic is a periodic table application for Linux.
- [KDE Edu Suite](https://edu.kde.org/) - Free Educational Software based on the KDE technologies.
- (https://sourceforge.net/projects/klavaro) [Klavaro](https://klavaro.sourceforge.io/en/index.html) - A touch typing tutor very flexible, supporting customizable keyboard layouts. You can edit and save new or unknown keyboard layouts, as the basic course was designed to not depend on specific ones. Also, there are some charts about the learning process.
- (https://invent.kde.org/education/ktouch) [Ktouch](https://apps.kde.org/ktouch/) - KTouch is a program to learn and practice touch typing.
- [MAPLE](https://www.maplesoft.com/products/maple/) - Maple is math software that combines the world's most powerful math engine with an interface that makes it extremely easy to analyze, explore, visualize, and solve mathematical problems.
- [MapTiler](https://www.maptiler.com/) - MapTiler generates zoomable raster maps from images in user-defined coordinate system.
- (https://github.com/KDE/marble) [Marble](https://marble.kde.org/) - Marble is a virtual globe and world atlas â your swiss army knife for maps.
- [MATLAB](https://www.mathworks.com/products/matlab/) - The MATLAB platform is optimized for solving engineering and scientific problems. MATLAB helps you take your ideas beyond the desktop. You can run your analyses on larger data sets and scale up to clusters and clouds.
- [Mathematica](https://www.wolfram.com/mathematica/) - The world's definitive system for modern technical computing.
- (https://sourceforge.net/projects/maxima/) [Maxima](https://maxima.sourceforge.io/) - Maxima is a system for the manipulation of symbolic and numerical expressions, including differentiation, integration, Taylor series, Laplace transforms, ordinary differential equations, systems of linear equations, and much more.
- [Mendeley](https://www.mendeley.com/) - Mendeley is a program for managing and sharing research papers, finding research data and collaborating online.
- (https://github.com/moodle/moodle) [Moodle](https://download.moodle.org/) - Course management system for online learning.
- (https://sourceforge.net/projects/openeuclide/) [OpenEuclid](http://coulon.publi.free.fr/openeuclide/) - OpenEuclide is a 2D geometry software: figures are defined dynamically by describing formal geometrical constraints.
- (https://github.com/openmaptiles) [OpenMapTiles](https://openmaptiles.org/) - OpenMapTiles is a set of open-source tools for self-hosting of OpenStreetMaps in more than 50 languages. It provides both raster as well as vector tiles, WMS, WMTS, support for JavaScript viewers and mobile SDK.
- (http://opensis.sourceforge.net/) [OpenSIS](https://www.opensis.com/) - School Management Software that Increases Student Achievements & Teacher Performances.
- (https://pari.math.u-bordeaux.fr/cgi-bin/gitweb.cgi?p=pari.git;a=summary) [PARI/GP](https://pari.math.u-bordeaux.fr/) - A computer algebra system for fast computations in number theory.
- (https://github.com/sagemath/sage) [SageMath](https://www.sagemath.org/) - A mathematical software with features covering many aspects of mathematics, including algebra, combinatorics, numerical mathematics, number theory, and calculus.
- (https://github.com/scipy/scipy) [Scipy](https://scipy.org/install.html) - SciPy is a Python-based ecosystem of open-source software for mathematics, science, and engineering.
- (https://github.com/LLK/scratch-flash) [Scratch](https://scratch.mit.edu/) - With Scratch, you can program your own interactive stories, games, and animations â and share your creations with others in the online community.
- (https://sourceforge.net/projects/stellarium/) [Stellarium](https://www.stellarium.org/) - Stellarium is a free open source planetarium for your computer.
- (https://github.com/sugarlabs/sugar) [Sugar Desktop Environment](https://sugarlabs.org/) - Sugar is a learning platform that reinvents how computers are used for education. Collaboration, reflection, and discovery are integrated directly into the user interface.
- (https://sourceforge.net/projects/tuxtype/files/tuxtype-source/) [TuxType](https://www.tux4kids.com/tuxtyping.html) - An educational typing tutorial game starring Tux.
- (https://github.com/ugeneunipro/ugene) [UGENE](https://ugene.net/) - UGENE is free open-source cross-platform integrated GUI-based bioinformatics software.
- (https://github.com/veyon/veyon) [Veyon](https://veyon.io/) - Veyon is a computer management software for classrooms, it allows a teacher to control student computers and guide students over a computer network.
- [Wolfram Engine](https://www.wolfram.com/engine/) - A locally downloadable Wolfram Engine to put computational intelligence into your applications.
### Email
- (https://git.sr.ht/~sircmpwn/aerc) [aerc](https://aerc-mail.org) - aerc is an efficient, extensible email client that runs in the terminal. It features special support for git email workflows, reviewing patches, and processing HTML emails in a terminal-based browser.
- (https://git.claws-mail.org/) [Claws](https://www.claws-mail.org/) - Claws is an email client and news reader, featuring sophisticated interface, easy configuration, intuitive operation, abundant features and plugins, robustness and stability.
- (https://github.com/vladimiry/ElectronMail) [ElectronMail](https://github.com/vladimiry/ElectronMail) - ElectronMail is an Electron-based unofficial desktop client for ProtonMail and Tutanota end-to-end encrypted email providers.
- (https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/evolution/) [Evolution](https://wiki.gnome.org/Apps/Evolution/) - Evolution is a personal information management application that provides integrated mail, calendaring and address book functionality.
- (https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/geary/) [Geary](https://wiki.gnome.org/Apps/Geary) - Geary is an email application built for GNOME 3. It allows you to read and send email with a simple, modern interface.
- [Hiri](https://www.hiri.com/) - Hiri is a business focused desktop e-mail client for sending and receiving e-mails, managing calendars, contacts, and tasks.
- (https://invent.kde.org/pim/kmail) [KMail](https://apps.kde.org/kmail2/) - KMail is the email component of Kontact, the integrated personal information manager from KDE.
- (https://github.com/pulb/mailnag) [Mailnag](https://launchpad.net/~pulb/+archive/ubuntu/mailnag) - Mailnag is a daemon program that checks POP3 and IMAP servers for new mail.
- [Mailspring](https://getmailspring.com/) - A beautiful, fast and maintained fork of Nylas Mail ([dead](https://github.com/nylas/nylas-mail)) by one of the original authors.
- (http://sylpheed.sraoss.jp/en/download.html#stable) [Sylpheed](https://sylpheed.sraoss.jp/en/) - Lightweight and user-friendly e-mail client.
- (https://releases.mozilla.org/pub/thunderbird/) [Thunderbird](https://www.thunderbird.net/en-US/) - Thunderbird is a free email application thatâs easy to set up and customize and itâs loaded with great features.
- (https://github.com/KDE/trojita) [Trojita](https://apps.kde.org/trojita/) - A super fast desktop email client for Linux.
- (https://github.com/danchoi/vmail) [Vmail](http://danielchoi.com/software/vmail.html) - Vim-like Gmail client.
### File Manager
- (https://sourceforge.net/projects/sevenzip/) [7Zip](https://www.7-zip.org/download.html) - A very capable program that can unzip nearly any file archiving format.
- (https://github.com/mate-desktop/caja) [Caja](https://mate-desktop.org/) - Is the default file manager for the MATE desktop environment, it is very fast and simple to use.
- (https://github.com/leo-arch/clifm) [CliFM](https://github.com/leo-arch/clifm) - The shell-like, command line terminal file manager: simple, fast, extensible, and lightweight as hell.
- (https://invent.kde.org/system/dolphin) [Dolphin](https://apps.kde.org/dolphin/) - Dolphin is the default file manager of the KDE desktop environment featuring usability as well as functionality.
- (https://sourceforge.net/projects/doublecmd/) [Double Commander](https://doublecmd.sourceforge.io/) - Double Commander is a cross platform open source file manager with two panels side by side. It is inspired by Total Commander and features some new ideas.
- (https://invent.kde.org/network/konqueror) [Konqueror](https://apps.kde.org/konqueror/) - Konqueror is KDE's Webbrowser and swiss-army-knife for any kind of file-management and file previewing.
- (https://invent.kde.org/utilities/krusader) [Krusader](https://krusader.org) - Krusader is an advanced twin panel (commander style) file manager for KDE and other desktops in the \*nix world, similar to Midnight or Total Commander.
- (https://github.com/MidnightCommander/mc) [Midnight Commander](https://www.midnight-commander.org/) - A feature rich full-screen file manager that allows you to copy, move and delete files and whole directory trees.
- (https://github.com/GNOME/nautilus) [Nautilus](https://wiki.gnome.org/Apps/Files) - Nautilus (Files) is a file manager designed to fit the GNOME desktop design and behaviour, giving the user a simple way to navigate and manage its files.
- (https://github.com/linuxmint/nemo) [Nemo](https://github.com/linuxmint/nemo) - Nemo is the file manager for the Cinnamon desktop environment.
- (https://github.com/jarun/nnn) [nnn](https://github.com/jarun/nnn) - A very lightweight and fast terminal file browser with excellent desktop integration.
- (https://github.com/shundhammer/qdirstat) [QDirStat](https://github.com/shundhammer/qdirstat) - Qt-based directory statistics - KDirStat without any KDE, from the original KDirStat author.
- (https://github.com/ranger/ranger) [Ranger](https://ranger.github.io/) - Ranger is a console file manager with VI key bindings.
- (https://github.com/IgnorantGuru/spacefm) [SpaceFM](https://ignorantguru.github.io/spacefm/) - Multi-panel tabbed file and desktop manager with built-in VFS, udev- or HAL-based device manager, customisable menu system and bash-GTK integration.
- (https://gitlab.xfce.org/xfce/thunar) [Thunar](https://docs.xfce.org/xfce/thunar/start) - Thunar is a modern file manager for the Xfce Desktop Environment.
- (https://github.com/vifm/vifm) [Vifm](https://vifm.info/) - Vifm is an ncurses based file manager with VI like keybindings, which also borrows some useful ideas from mutt.
### Games
#### City Building Simulation
- [Dwarf Fortress](http://www.bay12games.com/dwarves/) - A famously complex simulation of a High Fantasy Dwarf Fortress, fight goblins, and slay massive legendary beasts. Strike the earth!
- (https://github.com/OpenTTD/OpenTTD) [OpenTTD](https://www.openttd.org/) - An open-source clone of Transport Tycoon Plus with major improvements.
- (https://github.com/aburch/simutrans) [Simutrans](https://www.simutrans.com) - Simutrans is a freeware and open-source transportation simulator.
- (https://github.com/unknown-horizons/unknown-horizons) [Unknown Horizons](http://unknown-horizons.org/) - A 2D realtime strategy simulation with an emphasis on economy and city building. Multiplayer currently broken.
#### Command Line
- (https://github.com/mydzor/bash2048) [2048](https://github.com/mydzor/bash2048) - Play the famous 2048 in commandline.
- (https://github.com/fph/bastet) [Bastet](https://fph.altervista.org/prog/bastet.html) - Play Tetris in commandline.
- (https://github.com/maaslalani/gambit) [gambit](https://github.com/maaslalani/gambit) - Play chess in your terminal.
- (https://github.com/alexdantas/nsnake) [nSnake](https://github.com/alexdantas/nsnake) - Play the classic Nokia snake game on the command line.
- (https://github.com/alexdantas/pacman4console.debian) [Pacman4console](https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/pacman4console) - Play Pacman game in console.
- (https://github.com/lxgr-linux/pokete/) [Pokete](https://lxgr-linux.github.io/pokete/) - A terminal based Pokemon like game.
- (https://github.com/mpereira/tty-solitaire) [tty-solitaire](https://github.com/mpereira/tty-solitaire) - Play solitaire in your terminal!
#### Engine Re-creations (require the actual game)
- (https://github.com/wheybags/freeablo) [Freeablo](https://freeablo.org/) - A free recreation of the original Diablo game engine that runs natively on Linux. Requires the original game assets.
- (https://nxengine.sourceforge.io/) [NXEngine](https://nxengine.sourceforge.io/) - A source port of Cave Story that runs natively on Linux, source needs to be built.
- (https://github.com/nxengine/nxengine-evo) [NXEngine-evo](https://github.com/nxengine/nxengine-evo) - A somewhat upgraded/refactored version of NXEngine by Caitlin Shaw.
- (https://github.com/SFTtech/openage) [openage](https://openage.sft.mx/) - Free (as in freedom) open source clone of the Age of Empires II engine, source needs to be built.
- (https://github.com/OpenMW/openmw) [OpenMW](https://openmw.org) - A recreation of the Morrowind engine, expanding upon the original. It can be used to play legitimate copies of original game.
- (https://github.com/OpenRA/OpenRA) [OpenRA](https://www.openra.net/) - Classic strategy games, rebuilt for the modern era. Open source.
- (https://github.com/OpenRCT2/OpenRCT2) [OpenRCT2](https://openrct2.io/) - A recreation of the Rollercoaster Tycoon 2 engine. Requires the original games assests.
#### FPS
- (https://gitlab.com/xonotic) [ChaosEsqueAnthology Disc 1](https://sourceforge.net/projects/chaosesqueanthology/) [ChaosEsqueAnthology Disc 2](https://sourceforge.net/projects/chaosesqueanthologyvolume2/) - A modification of Xonotic which included extended weapons, maps, vehicles, buildable buildings, mounted weapons, spell casting, monsters, player characters, textures, and game mode (such as colorwar (think liquidwar)).
- (https://github.com/freedoom/freedoom) [Freedoom](https://freedoom.github.io/) - Free version of the original Doom games, with newly created free-licensed assets.
- (https://sourceforge.net/projects/oarena/) [OpenArena](https://sourceforge.net/projects/oarena/) - Free and open-source clone of Quake III Arena, based on the realeased source code, with newly created assets.
- (https://github.com/red-eclipse/base) [Red Eclipse](https://redeclipse.net/) - Red Eclipse is a fun-filled new take on the first person arena shooter, which lends itself toward a balanced gameplay, with a general theme of agility in a variety of environments.
- [Urban Terror](https://www.urbanterror.info) - A "Hollywood" tactical shooter - realism based, but the motto is "fun over realism".
- (https://gitlab.com/xonotic) [Xonotic](https://www.xonotic.org/) - Arena shooter inspired by Unreal Tournament and Quake.
- (https://osdn.net/projects/zandronum/scm/) [Zandronum](https://zandronum.com/) - Leading the way in newschool multiplayer Doom online.
- (https://github.com/coelckers/gzdoom) [Zdoom](https://zdoom.org/index) - ZDoom is a source port for the modern era, supporting current hardware and operating systems and sporting a vast array of user options.
#### Miscellaneous
- (http://wiki.flightgear.org/Portal:Developer) [FlightGear](https://home.flightgear.org/) - Professional quality 3D flight simulator.
- (https://github.com/Mudlet/Mudlet) [Mudlet](https://www.mudlet.org/) - A cross-platform, open source, and super fast MUD (text-only MMORPGs) client with scripting in Lua.
- (https://github.com/Neverball/neverball) [Neverball](https://neverball.org/) - Addictive ball-rolling game with many levels, avatars and an ability to record replays.
- [OhMyGiraffe](https://www.ohmygiraffe.com/) - A delightful game of survival. A game about a giraffe eating fruit while being chased by lions.
- (https://github.com/alemart/opensurge) [Open Surge](https://opensurge2d.org/) - A 2D platformer and game creation engine inspired by the 16-bit Sonic the Hedgehog games.
- (https://github.com/alpcoskun/snake) [Snake Game](https://aprilcoskun.github.io/snake/) - Cross-platform Classic Snake Game based on Node.js.
- (https://github.com/SuperTux/supertux/) [SuperTux](http://www.supertux.org/) - Clone of the popular sidescrolling Super Mario games.
#### Puzzle
- (https://github.com/Cockatrice/Cockatrice) [Cockatrice](https://cockatrice.github.io/) - Cockatrice is an open-source multiplatform supported program for playing tabletop card games over a network.
- (https://download.savannah.gnu.org/releases/galois/source/) [Galois](https://www.nongnu.org/galois/) - Galois is a Falling Blocks type game that isn't limited to the standard tetrominoes that most games in it's genre are limited to.
- (https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/gbrainy/) [GBrainy](https://wiki.gnome.org/action/show/Apps/gbrainy) - Gbrainy is a brain teaser game with logic puzzles and memory trainers.
- (https://github.com/Pingus/pingus) [Pingus](https://pingus.seul.org/) - 2D puzzle game that clones the popular Lemmings. Your goal is to guide a group of penguins safely across the game map.
- (https://github.com/drwhut/tabletop-club) [Tabletop Club](https://drwhut.itch.io/tabletop-club) - An open-source platform for playing tabletop games in a physics-based 3D environment for Windows, macOS, and Linux! Made with the Godot Engine.
#### Racing
- (http://motogt.sourceforge.net/) [MotoGT](http://motogt.sourceforge.net/) - 2D top-viewed game where you drive a MotoGP bike.
- (https://github.com/supertuxkart/stk-code) [SuperTuxKart](https://supertuxkart.net) - SuperTuxKart is a 3D open-source arcade racer with a variety characters, tracks, and modes to play.
- (https://xmoto.tuxfamily.org/index.php) [XMoto](https://xmoto.tuxfamily.org/) - 2D motocross physics-based game requiring a lot of skill to master, with a built-in replay-recording and sharing system.
#### RPG
- (https://github.com/flareteam/flare-engine) [FLARE](http://flarerpg.org/) - Singleplayer Diablo clone with beautiful original graphics.
- (https://gitlab.com/freedroid/freedroid-src) [FreedroidRPG](http://www.freedroid.org/) - Sci-fi 2D top-down RPG inspired by Diablo games.
- [Ryzom](https://ryzom.com/) - Free and open-source 3D MMORPG with unique features and deep lore. The official servers allow free accounts as well as paid subscriptions with extra features.
- (https://te4.org/) [Tales of Maj'Eyal](https://te4.org/) - Tales of MajâEyal (ToME) is a free, open source roguelike RPG, featuring tactical turn-based combat and advanced character building.
- (https://gitlab.com/veloren/veloren) [Veloren](https://veloren.net/) - Veloren is a multiplayer voxel RPG written in Rust. It is inspired by games such as Cube World, Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Dwarf Fortress and Minecraft.
- (https://github.com/ArmageddonGames/ZeldaClassic) [Zelda Classic](https://www.zeldaclassic.com/) - A tribute to Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda with additional quests, items and challenges.
- (https://gitlab.com/solarus-games/) [Zelda: Mystery of Solarus DX](http://www.solarus-games.org) - A direct sequel to The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past on the SNES, using the same graphics and game mechanisms.
#### RTS
- (https://releases.wildfiregames.com/) [0 A.D.](https://play0ad.com/) - Age of Empires like RTS game of ancient warfare.
- (https://github.com/Anuken/Mindustry) [Mindustry](https://mindustrygame.github.io/) - The automation tower defense RTS, written in Java.
- (https://sourceforge.net/projects/nethack/) [Nethack](https://www.nethack.org/) - Open-source rogue-like with ASCII graphics.
- (https://github.com/triplea-game/triplea/) [TripleA](https://triplea-game.org) - Open source grand strategy game with "Axis and Allies" game rules.
- (https://github.com/Warzone2100/warzone2100) [Warzone 2100](https://wz2100.net/) - Open-source real-time strategy game that takes place after a nuclear war.
- (https://bazaar.launchpad.net/~widelands-dev/widelands/trunk/changes) [Widelands](https://wl.widelands.org/) - Widelands is a open source RTS game with singleplayer campaigns and a multiplayer mode inspired by Settlers II.
#### Sandbox
- [Factorio](https://www.factorio.com/) - A factory building sandbox game.
- (https://github.com/minecraft-linux/mcpelauncher-manifest) [Mcpelauncher](https://mcpelauncher.readthedocs.io/en/latest/) - Unoffical Open-source launcher for Minecraft: Bedrock edition.
- [Minecraft](https://minecraft.net) - Minecraft is a game about placing blocks and going on adventures. Explore randomly generated worlds and build amazing things from the simplest of homes to the grandest of castles.
- (https://github.com/minetest/minetest/) [Minetest](https://minetest.net) - Open-source Minecraft written in C++ (uses less resources) and includes modding API.
- (https://github.com/MultiMC/Launcher/) [MultiMC](https://multimc.org/) - MultiMC is an alternative launcher for Minecraft. It allows you to have multiple, cleanly separated instances of Minecraft (each with their own mods, resource packs, saves, etc) and helps you manage them and their associated options with a simple and powerful interface.
- (https://github.com/PrismLauncher/PrismLauncher) [Prism Launcher](https://prismlauncher.org/) - A custom launcher for Minecraft that allows you to easily manage multiple installations of Minecraft at once (Fork of MultiMC and PolyMC).
#### Shooter
- (https://github.com/viewizard/astromenace) [AstroMenace](https://viewizard.com/) - Hardcore 3D space scroll-shooter with spaceship upgrade possibilities.
- (https://github.com/cxong/cdogs-sdl) [C-Dogs SDL](https://cxong.github.io/cdogs-sdl/) - Classic overhead run-and-gun game in beautiful pixel-art.
#### Turn Based Strategy
- (https://github.com/wesnoth/wesnoth) [Battle for Wesnoth](https://wesnoth.org/) - The Battle for Wesnoth is an open source, turn-based strategy game with a high fantasy theme. It features both singleplayer and online/hotseat multiplayer combat.
- (https://github.com/freeciv/freeciv) [FreeCiv](http://www.freeciv.org/) - Freeciv is a Free and Open Source empire-building strategy game inspired by the history of human civilization.
- [HedgeWars](https://www.hedgewars.org/) - 2D game where teams compete in the style of the popular Worms games.
- [Tanks of Freedom](https://w84death.itch.io/tanks-of-freedom) - Pixel-art military strategy implemented in Godot game engine.
#### Gaming Applications
##### Launchers
- (https://github.com/bottlesdevs/) [Bottles](https://usebottles.com/) - Easily manage wine prefixes in a new way. Run Windows software and games on Linux.
- (https://github.com/kra-mo/cartridges) [Cartridges](https://apps.gnome.org/Cartridges/) - A GTK4 + Libadwaita game launcher.
- (https://github.com/tkashkin/GameHub) [GameHub](https://tkashkin.github.io/projects/gamehub/) - GameHub is a unified library for all your games. It allows you to store your games from different platforms into one program to make it easier for you to manage your games.
- (https://github.com/Heroic-Games-Launcher) [Heroic Games Launcher](https://heroicgameslauncher.com/) - A Native GOG and Epic Games Launcher for Linux, Windows and Mac.
- (https://github.com/itchio/itch) [itch](https://itch.io/) - The itch.io app. All of your downloads are kept in a single place and are automatically updated. Plenty of free games.
- (https://github.com/lutris/lutris) [Lutris](https://lutris.net/) - Lutris is an open gaming platform for Linux. It helps you install and manage your games in a unified interface.
- (https://github.com/sharkwouter/minigalaxy) [Minigalaxy](https://sharkwouter.github.io/minigalaxy/) - A simple GOG client for Linux.
- (https://repository.playonlinux.com/) [PlayOnLinux](https://www.playonlinux.com) - A front-end for Wine.
- [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/) - Gaming store, which opens the gates to many games.
##### Tools
- (https://github.com/PhilipK/BoilR) [BoilR](https://github.com/PhilipK/BoilR) - Synchronize games from other platforms into your Steam library.
- (https://github.com/dreamer/boxtron) [Boxtron](https://github.com/dreamer/boxtron) - Steam Play compatibility tool to run DOS games using native Linux DOSBox. It is a sister project of Luxtorpeda and DOSBox Staging.
- (https://github.com/CryoByte33/steam-deck-utilities) [CryoUtilities](https://github.com/CryoByte33/steam-deck-utilities) - A utility to improve performance and help manage storage on Steam Deck.
- (https://github.com/SteamDeckHomebrew/decky-loader) [Decky Loader](https://decky.xyz/) - A plugin loader for the Steam Deck.
- (https://github.com/dosbox-staging/dosbox-staging) [DOSBox Staging](https://dosbox-staging.github.io/) - DOSBox Staging is a modern continuation of DOSBox with advanced features and current development practices.
- (https://github.com/FeralInteractive/gamemode) [GameMode](https://github.com/FeralInteractive/gamemode) - Optimise Linux system performance on demand.
- (https://github.com/benjamimgois/goverlay) [GOverlay](https://github.com/benjamimgois/goverlay) - GOverlay is an open source project that aims to create a Graphical UI to help manage Linux overlays.
- (https://github.com/luxtorpeda-dev/luxtorpeda) [Luxtorpeda](https://luxtorpeda.gitlab.io/) - Suite of Steam Play compatibility tools to run games using native Linux engines.
- (https://github.com/flightlessmango/MangoHud) [MangoHud](https://github.com/flightlessmango/MangoHud) - A Vulkan and OpenGL overlay for monitoring FPS, temperatures, CPU/GPU load and more.
- (https://github.com/Merrit/nyrna) [Nyrna](https://nyrna.merritt.codes/) - Suspend games and applications.
- (https://github.com/dreamer/roberta) [Roberta](https://github.com/dreamer/roberta) - Steam Play compatibility tool to run adventure games using native Linux ScummVM. It is a sister project of Luxtorpeda.
- (https://github.com/kozec/sc-controller) [SC Controller](https://github.com/kozec/sc-controller) - User-mode driver, mapper and GTK3 based GUI for Steam Controller, DualShock 4, and similar controllers.
- (https://github.com/scummvm/scummvm) [ScummVM](https://www.scummvm.org/) - ScummVM allows you to play classic graphic point-and-click adventure games, text adventure games, and RPGs, as long as you already have the game data files. ScummVM replaces the executable files shipped with the games, which means you can now play your favorite games on all your favorite devices.
- (https://github.com/CapitaineJSparrow/steam-repo-manager) [Steam Deck Repo Manager](https://steamdeckrepo.com/) - Install boot videos to your Steam Deck using Steam Deck Repo website API.
- (https://github.com/SteamGridDB/steam-rom-manager) [Steam ROM Manager](https://steamgriddb.github.io/steam-rom-manager/) - An app for managing ROMs in Steam.
- (https://github.com/sonic2kk/steamtinkerlaunch) [SteamTinkerLaunch](https://github.com/sonic2kk/steamtinkerlaunch) - Linux wrapper tool for use with the Steam client for custom launch options and 3rd party programs.
##### W.I.N.E.
- (https://github.com/GloriousEggroll/proton-ge-custom) [GE-Proton](https://github.com/GloriousEggroll/proton-ge-custom) - Compatibility tool for Steam Play based on Wine and additional components.
- (https://github.com/Kron4ek/Wine-Builds) [Kron4ek Wine Builds](https://github.com/Kron4ek/Wine-Builds) - Custom Wine builds and build scripts for Vanilla, Wine Staging, Wine-tkg and Proton.
- (https://github.com/ValveSoftware/Proton) [Proton](https://github.com/ValveSoftware/Proton) - Compatibility tool for Steam Play based on Wine and additional components, primarily developed by Valve and CodeWeavers.
- (https://github.com/Vysp3r/ProtonPlus) [ProtonPlus](https://github.com/Vysp3r/ProtonPlus) - A simple Wine and Proton manager for GNOME.
- (https://github.com/Matoking/protontricks) [Protontricks](https://github.com/Matoking/protontricks) - This is a wrapper script that allows you to easily run Winetricks commands for Steam Play/Proton games among other common Wine features, such as launching external Windows executables.
- (https://github.com/AUNaseef/protonup) [ProtonUp](https://github.com/AUNaseef/protonup) - CLI program and API to automate the installation and update of GE-Proton.
- (https://github.com/DavidoTek/ProtonUp-Qt) [ProtonUp-Qt](https://davidotek.github.io/protonup-qt/) - Install and manage GE-Proton and Luxtorpeda for Steam and Wine-GE for Lutris with this graphical user interface.
- (https://dl.winehq.org/wine/source/) [Wine](https://www.winehq.org/) - Wine ("Wine Is Not an Emulator") is a compatibility layer capable of running Windows applications on Linux, quality depends from game to game.
- (https://github.com/GloriousEggroll/wine-ge-custom) [Wine-GE-Custom](https://github.com/GloriousEggroll/wine-ge-custom) - Custom build of wine, made to use with lutris. Built with lutris's buildbot.
- (https://github.com/Frogging-Family/wine-tkg-git) [Wine-tkg](https://github.com/Frogging-Family/wine-tkg-git) - The wine-tkg build systems, to create custom Wine and Proton builds.
- (https://github.com/Winetricks/winetricks) [Winetricks](https://github.com/Winetricks/winetricks) - Winetricks is an easy way to work around problems in Wine.
- (https://github.com/varmd/wine-wayland) [Wine-Wayland](https://github.com/varmd/wine-wayland) - Wine-wayland allows playing DX9/DX11 and Vulkan games using pure wayland and Wine/DXVK.
#### Machine Emulators
##### All-in-One
- (https://github.com/ares-emulator/ares) [ares](https://ares-emu.net/) - A multi-system console emulation suite.
- (https://github.com/dragoonDorise/EmuDeck) [EmuDeck](https://www.emudeck.com/) - Emulator configurator for Steam Deck.
- (https://gitlab.gnome.org/Archive/gnome-video-arcade) [GNOME Video Arcade](https://wiki.gnome.org/action/show/Apps/GnomeVideoArcade) - GNOME Video Arcade is a simple Mame frontend for any freedesktop.org compliant desktop environment.
- (https://github.com/byuu/higan) [Higan](https://github.com/higan-emu/higan) - Higan is a multi-system emulator that supports emulating a huge number of different systems including: NES, SNES, GameBoy, GameBoy Color, Gameboy Advance, NEC PC Engine, Sega Master System, and more. Here is a guide to install it on Linux [Higan Installation](https://higan.readthedocs.io/en/stable/install/linux/).
- (https://github.com/mamedev/mame) [MAME](https://mamedev.org/) - MAME is an Arcade Cabinet emulator that strives for accuracy, and can play a huge number of different arcade games.
- (https://github.com/qmc2/qmc2-mame-fe) [qmc2](https://github.com/qmc2/qmc2-mame-fe) - QMC2 is the successor to QMamecat, it is a gui for MAME and a ROM manager.
- (https://github.com/libretro/RetroArch) [RetroArch](https://www.retroarch.com/) - A front-end for a lot of game emulators.
- (https://github.com/XargonWan/RetroDECK) [RetroDECK](https://retrodeck.net/) - Everything you need for emulation on Steam Deck.
##### Atari
- (https://github.com/stella-emu/stella) [Stella](https://stella-emu.github.io/) - Is an Atari 2600 Emulator that is multiplatform.
##### Microsoft
- (https://github.com/mborgerson/xemu) [xemu](https://xemu.app/) - Original Xbox Emulator for Windows, macOS, and Linux (Active Development).
##### Nintendo
- (https://github.com/cemu-project/Cemu) [Cemu](https://cemu.info/) - Software to emulate Wii U games and applications on PC.
- (https://github.com/citra-emu/citra) [Citra](https://citra-emu.org/) - Citra is an open-source emulator for the Nintendo 3DS capable of playing many of your favorite games.
- (https://github.com/TASEmulators/desmume) [DeSmuME](https://desmume.org/) - DeSmuME is a Nintendo DS emulator.
- (https://github.com/dolphin-emu/dolphin) [Dolphin Emulator](https://dolphin-emu.org/) - Dolphin is a GameCube / Wii emulator, allowing you to play games for these two platforms on PC with improvements.
- (https://github.com/Arisotura/melonDS) [melonDS](https://melonds.kuribo64.net/) - melonDS aims at providing fast and accurate Nintendo DS emulation.
- (https://g