scrcpy154.1k
Genymobile/scrcpy
Mirrors an Android phone screen to your computer and lets you control it with mouse and keyboard.
Best open source system utilities
188 tools ranked by GitHub stars
Desktop enhancers, file managers, launchers, package managers and system monitors.
Showing 188 tools
PowerToys140.6k
microsoft/PowerToys
Adds productivity utilities to Windows such as window layouts, bulk rename and a quick launcher.
Ventoy80.6k
ventoy/Ventoy
Lets you boot multiple ISO files from a single USB drive without reformatting it each time you add an image.
Mole74k
tw93/Mole
Open source command-line tool that cleans junk files and keeps your Mac or PC running light and fast.
Alternative to: CleanMyMac
Ladybird66.9k
LadybirdBrowser/ladybird
Truly independent web browser built from scratch that does not rely on any existing browser engine.
Alternative to: Google Chrome
WinUtil65.6k
ChrisTitusTech/winutil
Windows utility for installing programs, tweaking settings and applying fixes.
Termux64.2k
termux/termux-app
Terminal emulator for Android with a Linux-style command line that you can extend with packages.
Win11Debloat61.8k
Raphire/Win11Debloat
PowerShell script that removes preinstalled apps and trims Windows settings.
Starship60.6k
Fast, customizable prompt for any shell that shows useful context at a glance.
Docker-OSX53k
Runs a macOS virtual machine inside Docker using KVM for near-native performance.
CleanYourTV52.6k
Debloats Android and Google TV devices over Wi-Fi and gives them an Apple TV-style home screen.
Homebrew50.2k
Package manager for macOS and Linux that installs software from the terminal with a single command.
TrafficMonitor46.8k
Desktop floating window showing network speed, CPU and memory usage.
Files46.5k
Modern file manager for Windows with tabs and dual panes that helps organize files and folders.
Omarchy46.3k
Opinionated Arch Linux based desktop setup with Hyprland that turns a fresh install into a ready workstation.
Zen Browser45.6k
Calm Firefox-based web browser with vertical tabs, workspaces and a focus on a cleaner internet experience.
Puter44.1k
Open source self hostable desktop environment in your browser.
Yazi43.2k
Terminal file manager written in Rust, built on async I/O for very fast browsing.
Stats43.1k
macOS system monitor in your menu bar showing CPU, memory, disk and network usage.
Nushell40.8k
New type of shell written in Rust that treats command output as structured tables.
zoxide40.5k
Smarter cd command that jumps to frequently used directories.
Hyprland40.4k
Highly customizable dynamic tiling Wayland compositor with smooth animations for Linux.
Spacedrive39.4k
Cross platform file explorer powered by a virtual distributed filesystem.
Rufus38.3k
Reliable utility for formatting USB drives and creating bootable media.
Glance38k
Self hosted dashboard that puts all your feeds in one place.
CasaOS37.6k
Simple, elegant personal cloud system for managing your own data and apps at home.
restic37k
Fast, secure and efficient backup program that creates encrypted, deduplicated backups.
UTM36.7k
QEMU-based virtual machine app for running other operating systems on iOS and macOS.
btop35.3k
Terminal resource monitor showing CPU, memory, disk and network usage.
Czkawka34.9k
Finds duplicate files, empty folders and similar images so you can clean them up.
balenaEtcher34.7k
Flashes OS images to USB drives and SD cards safely and easily.
MonitorControl34.7k
Control external display brightness and volume on a Mac with the native keyboard keys.
fish34.4k
User-friendly command line shell with autosuggestions and syntax highlighting.
BetterDisplay34.4k
Mac utility for flexible HiDPI scaling and brightness control on external displays.
Windows Subsystem for Linux34.3k
Run a Linux environment directly on Windows without a virtual machine.
ExplorerPatcher34.2k
Restores classic taskbar, Start menu and File Explorer behavior on Windows.
Glances33.9k
Cross-platform system monitor, a top/htop alternative with a web mode.
Homepage33.5k
Customizable application dashboard and start page with Docker and service integrations.
Vorssaint Utils33.1k
Free open source toolkit that lives in the macOS menu bar with handy everyday utilities.
Shizuku32.9k
Lets regular Android apps use system APIs with adb or root privileges.
QtScrcpy32.7k
Displays and controls your Android phone from a computer in real time.
Atuin32.2k
Stores your shell history in a searchable database and syncs it across machines.
Flameshot31.4k
Simple screenshot tool with built-in annotation and drawing.
Windows Calculator31.1k
The Windows Calculator app, open sourced by Microsoft, with standard, scientific and programmer modes.
wttr.in30.7k
Check the weather from your terminal or browser with a simple request.
Deskflow30.7k
Share a single keyboard and mouse between multiple computers.
LibrePods30.6k
Use AirPods features outside the Apple ecosystem on Android and Linux.
Rectangle30.2k
Move and resize windows on macOS with keyboard shortcuts and snap areas.
ReVanced Manager30.1k
Android app that applies ReVanced patches to other apps and manages the patched versions without needing a PC.
Ice30k
Powerful menu bar manager for macOS that organizes and hides icons.
yabai29.8k
Tiling window manager for macOS based on binary space partitioning.
niri28.9k
Wayland compositor for Linux with a scrollable-tiling layout, where windows sit in an endless horizontal strip of columns.
Wox27.6k
Cross-platform launcher with plugin support that simply works.
SwitchHosts27.4k
Lets you create several hosts file profiles and switch between them quickly on Windows, macOS and Linux.
Dashy26.9k
Self-hostable personal dashboard with status checks and widgets.
UniGetUI26.9k
Graphical interface for package managers such as WinGet and Scoop.
WinGet26.6k
Microsoft's official Windows Package Manager, a command line client to search for, install, update and remove apps.
cool-retro-term26.6k
Good-looking terminal emulator that mimics an old cathode ray display.
QuickLook25.7k
Brings macOS Quick Look file previews to Windows with the space bar.
LSPosed25.3k
Xposed-like framework for Android that lets modules change app and system behavior at runtime without modifying APKs.
fastfetch25.3k
Fast, feature-rich neofetch alternative that shows system information.
OpenLogi25.2k
Native, local-first alternative to Logitech Options+ written in Rust.
Scoop24.8k
Command line installer for Windows that installs and updates apps with simple PowerShell commands, no admin rights needed.
BongoCat24.5k
Interactive desktop pet cat that reacts to your keyboard and mouse.
uutils coreutils24.3k
Cross-platform rewrite of the GNU coreutils in Rust, providing ls, cp, cat and other core commands on Linux, macOS and Windows.
superfile24k
Pretty, modern terminal file manager with multiple panels, file previews and fast keyboard navigation.
eza23.8k
Modern replacement for the ls command with colorful output, Git status and file icons in directory listings.
AeroSpace23.7k
i3-like tiling window manager for macOS that arranges windows automatically and is controlled from the keyboard.
Oh My Posh23.7k
Highly customizable prompt theme engine that renders a fast, informative prompt in any shell on any operating system.
WinBoat23.3k
Runs Windows apps on Linux with seamless desktop integration.
Karabiner-Elements23.1k
Keyboard customizer for macOS that remaps keys and creates complex modifications through JSON rules.
CodexBar23k
Menu bar app showing OpenAI Codex and Claude Code usage stats without logging in.
witr22.9k
Traces any process, port or file back to what started it and why it is running.
BCC22.7k
Collection of BPF-based Linux tools for IO, networking and performance monitoring.
Dark Reader22.6k
Browser extension for Chrome and Firefox that generates a dark mode for any website with adjustable colors.
TrollStore22.5k
iOS app that permanently installs IPA files with custom entitlements.
Bulk Crap Uninstaller22.3k
Windows tool for quickly removing large numbers of unwanted applications.
Maccy22.2k
Lightweight clipboard manager for macOS that keeps your copy history searchable and pastes with a keyboard shortcut.
chezmoi22.2k
Manages and syncs your dotfiles securely across multiple machines.
nnn22.1k
Unorthodox terminal file manager that is extremely fast, uses little memory and can be extended with plugins.
AtlasOS22k
Open lightweight Windows modification that optimizes performance and privacy.
Mos21.8k
Smooths mouse scrolling on macOS and lets you set scroll direction separately.
macOS in Docker21.7k
Runs macOS inside a Docker container using KVM virtualization, with access through a browser-based viewer.
tiny11builder21.7k
WinUI app for building smaller, customized Windows 11 images.
Fan Control21.3k
Highly customizable fan control software for Windows that sets fan speed curves based on temperature sensors.
Obtainium21.2k
Android app that installs and updates other apps directly from their release pages on GitHub, GitLab and other sources.
QMK Firmware20.8k
Open source firmware for custom mechanical keyboards on AVR and Arm microcontrollers, with layers, macros and remapping.
TranslucentTB20.7k
Lightweight utility that makes the Windows taskbar translucent.
Dism++20.7k
Multi-language support and bug tracker for Dism++, a Windows cleanup tool.
iSH20.7k
App that runs a real Linux shell and command line environment on iPhone and iPad through x86 emulation.
Spaceship Prompt20.6k
Minimal, highly customizable Zsh prompt that shows Git status, language versions and other context when relevant.
Komi Store20.4k
Free open source app store for developer releases on GitHub, Codeberg and more.
KernelSU20.1k
Kernel-based root solution for Android with per-app root permissions and module support.
Lively Wallpaper20k
Sets animated and interactive wallpapers on the Windows desktop.
Browsh19.1k
Fully modern text-based browser that renders pages in the terminal.
WSABuilds18.9k
Prebuilt Windows Subsystem for Android builds for Windows 10 and 11.
OpenCore Legacy Patcher18.9k
Patcher that lets unsupported older Macs run newer macOS versions.
ReactOS18.4k
Free operating system written from scratch that aims to run Windows applications and drivers.
Seelen UI18.4k
Fully customizable desktop environment for Windows 10 and 11.
Nix18k
Purely functional package manager that installs packages in an immutable, reproducible way.
Sway17.5k
i3-compatible tiling Wayland compositor for the Linux desktop.
ranger17.4k
Terminal file manager with a three-column view, file previews and Vim-style keyboard shortcuts.
WTF17.1k
Terminal dashboard that shows personal info such as calendars, GitHub activity and weather in one view.
Flipper Zero Firmware16.8k
Open-source firmware for the Flipper Zero multi-tool device.
Redox OS16.7k
Unix-like operating system with a microkernel design, written entirely in Rust.
Quickemu16.6k
Quickly creates and runs optimised Windows, macOS and Linux virtual machines.
Rofi16.5k
Window switcher, application launcher and dmenu replacement.
AltTab16.5k
macOS app that brings Windows-style Alt-Tab window switching with live window previews.
System Informer16.4k
Powerful Windows tool for monitoring system resources and processes.
Hammerspoon16.4k
macOS automation tool that you script in Lua to control windows, hotkeys and system events.
Amethyst16.3k
Automatic tiling window manager for macOS in the style of xmonad.
Magpie16.3k
General-purpose window upscaler for Windows 10 and 11 that enlarges games and apps with scaling filters.
NanaZip16.2k
7-Zip derivative archiver designed for modern Windows, with Windows 11 context menu integration.
WinApps16.1k
Runs Windows apps like Office and Adobe on Linux as if they were native.
Flow Launcher16k
Quick file search and app launcher for Windows, extended with community-made plugins.
G-Helper15.9k
Lightweight control app for Asus laptops to manage performance modes, fans and RGB lighting.
Organic Maps15.9k
Free offline maps app for Android and iOS, built on OpenStreetMap data for travelers and hikers.
WeFlow15.8k
Exports local WeChat chat history and builds annual reports.
duf15.4k
Disk usage utility that shows mounted drives in clear colored tables, a friendlier alternative to df.
Polybar15.4k
Fast and easy-to-use status bar for Linux desktops, built from configurable modules such as clock and workspaces.
Mackup15.4k
Command line tool that backs up application settings to cloud storage and restores them on a new Mac.
komorebi15.4k
Tiling window manager for Windows 10 and 11 that you control from the command line and with hotkeys.
Hidden Bar15.3k
Ultra-light macOS utility that hides menu bar icons with a single click.
microG GmsCore15.2k
Free reimplementation of Google Play Services that lets apps run on Android without Google software.
Duplicati15.2k
Backup software that encrypts data on your device and stores incremental backups in cloud storage.
Pearcleaner15.1k
macOS app cleaner that removes apps and their leftover files.
EverythingToolbar15k
Adds a search box to the Windows taskbar that is powered by the Everything file search engine.
AltStore14.9k
Alternative app store for installing apps on non-jailbroken iOS devices.
Espanso14.7k
Rust text expander that replaces short triggers with longer snippets, works on every platform and respects privacy.
Winhance14.7k
App that gathers Windows optimization, customization and bloatware removal settings in one place.
Kopia14.6k
Cross-platform backup tool with encryption and deduplication.
WinSW14.4k
Small wrapper executable that runs any program as a Windows service, configured through a simple XML file.
bottom14.2k
Cross-platform graphical process and system monitor that runs in your terminal
QEMU14k
Open-source machine emulator and virtualizer for running other operating systems and hardware
BorgBackup13.9k
Deduplicating backup tool with compression and authenticated encryption
OpenHaystack13.9k
macOS app that lets you track your own Bluetooth devices through Apple's Find My network
Lawnchair13.9k
Customizable Android home screen launcher based on the Pixel launcher
LiveContainer13.8k
iOS app that lets you run other iOS apps without installing them
yay13.8k
AUR helper written in Go that makes searching for and installing AUR packages on Arch Linux easier.
Firefox13.7k
Official source repository of Mozilla's open-source, privacy-focused Firefox web browser.
Darling13.7k
Compatibility layer for running macOS command line software on Linux, similar to Wine for Windows.
RemoveWindowsAI13.6k
Script that removes Copilot, Recall and other AI features from Windows 11
DiPlay13.3k
Independent CarPlay receiver for compatible Android head units
broot13.1k
Terminal tool to see and navigate large directory trees in a new way
Distrobox13.1k
Tool to run any Linux distribution inside your terminal using containers
daedalOS13.1k
Full desktop environment that runs in your browser, with a file manager and built-in apps, no installation needed
Firefox for iOS13.1k
Mozilla's open source Firefox web browser for iPhone and iPad, built on Apple's WebKit engine
Vector (Xposed)13k
Modern Xposed framework for hooking and modifying Android apps at runtime
GlazeWM13k
Tiling window manager for Windows and macOS inspired by i3, configured through a plain text file
eww12.7k
Tool for writing custom widgets and status bars on the Linux desktop using its Yuck configuration language
CopyQ12.6k
Clipboard manager with history, search and tags, available for Windows, Linux and macOS
dust12.6k
More intuitive alternative to du that shows disk usage as a sorted tree with bars
SketchyBar12.6k
Highly customizable replacement for the macOS menu bar, driven by shell scripts
Thaw12.6k
Open source menu bar manager for macOS that hides and organizes your menu bar icons
OpenZFS12.5k
Advanced file system and volume manager for Linux and FreeBSD
Umbrel12.5k
Elegant home server OS for running apps, storing files and backing up photos
Waydroid12.5k
Runs a full Android system in a container on a regular Linux machine
mas12.4k
Command line interface for the Mac App Store, to search, install and update apps from the terminal
escrcpy12.3k
Desktop GUI that lets you display and control your Android device through scrcpy
Waybar12.1k
Highly customizable Wayland status bar for Sway and wlroots compositors
Driver Store Explorer12.1k
Tool to list and remove drivers stored in the Windows driver store
Klipper12k
Firmware for 3D printers that moves motion planning to a host computer
MacType12k
Font rendering tool that gives Windows text a smoother, Mac style look
WSLg12k
Component that lets WSL run Linux GUI apps through Wayland and X servers
Loop11.9k
Elegant window management app for macOS that snaps and resizes windows with radial menus and shortcuts
Breezy Weather11.9k
Feature-rich Android weather app with good visualizations and over 50 sources
Noctalia11.8k
Sleek customizable desktop shell for Wayland compositors, with a bar, notifications and launcher
GoGoGo11.8k
Android app that sets and moves a virtual GPS location on the device.
Homer11.7k
Simple static dashboard homepage for your server and self-hosted services.
Chocolatey11.6k
Package manager for Windows that installs and updates software from the command line.
EarTrumpet11.5k
Windows volume control that lets you adjust each app's audio level from the system tray
Boring Notch11.3k
macOS app that turns the MacBook notch into an interactive music and info area.
Mac Mouse Fix11.2k
Adds smooth scrolling and gestures to ordinary mice on macOS.
nvtop11.1k
Terminal monitor for GPU and accelerator processes on AMD, NVIDIA, Intel and Apple.
Mem Reduct11.1k
Lightweight tool that monitors and cleans memory on Windows.
OptimizerDuck11k
Free tool to optimize Windows performance, privacy and settings.
bpytop10.9k
Terminal resource monitor for Linux and macOS showing CPU, memory, disk and network usage
i310.6k
Tiling window manager for X11 that arranges windows automatically and is controlled by keyboard
MagiskOnWSALocal10.6k
Script that builds the Windows Subsystem for Android with Magisk root and Google apps
Vicinae10.5k
Fast, native and extensible desktop launcher for apps, files and commands
IME WL Converter10.5k
Converts input method dictionaries between different formats.
RunCat36510.3k
Shows CPU usage as a running cat animation in the Windows taskbar.
amlogic-s9xxx-armbian10.3k
Runs Armbian on Amlogic, Allwinner and Rockchip TV box devices.
XMRig10.2k
Unified CPU and GPU cryptocurrency miner supporting RandomX, KawPow and CryptoNight
Rubick10.1k
Electron based desktop toolbox that you extend with plugins and launch with a hotkey
Morphe Manager10k
Android app patcher and manager that applies and installs patched apps on your device
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