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libjpeg-turbo
SIMD-accelerated libjpeg-compatible JPEG codec library
libjpeg-turbo is a JPEG image codec that uses SIMD instructions (MMX, SSE2, NEON, AltiVec) to accelerate baseline JPEG compression and decompression on x86, x86-64, ARM, and PowerPC systems. On such systems, libjpeg-turbo is generally 2-6x as fast as libjpeg, all else being equal. On other types of systems, libjpeg-turbo can still outperform libjpeg by a significant amount, by virtue of its highly-optimized Huffman coding routines. In many cases, the performance of libjpeg-turbo rivals that of proprietary high-speed JPEG codecs. libjpeg-turbo implements both the traditional libjpeg API as well as the less powerful but more straightforward TurboJPEG API. libjpeg-turbo also features colorspace extensions that allow it to compress from/decompress to 32-bit and big-endian pixel buffers (RGBX, XBGR, etc.), as well as a full-featured Java interface. -
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opencore-amr
Audio codecs extracted from Android Open Source Project
Library of OpenCORE Framework implementation of Adaptive Multi Rate Narrowband and Wideband (AMR-NB and AMR-WB) speech codec. Library of VisualOn implementation of Adaptive Multi Rate Wideband (AMR-WB) encoder and Advanced Audio Coding (AAC) encoder. Modified library of Fraunhofer AAC decoder and encoder. -
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LuaBinaries is a distribution of the Lua libraries and executables compiled for several platforms.
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AssetStudio
AssetStudio is a tool for exploring, extracting and exporting assets
AssetStudio is a cross-platform tool for exploring, extracting, and exporting assets from Unity games—supporting assetbundles and built-in assets. It handles textures, sprites, audio, meshes, shaders, and more, exporting to formats like png, bmp, mp3, wav. The original is archived (supports Unity ≤2022.1); forks like AssetStudio2024 add support for newer Unity versions and Lua asset decompiling. -
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GTK+2 for Windows Runtime Environment
The files required to run GTK+ applications on Windows
This is the GTK+2 Runtime Environment Installer for Windows. It includes all of the files required to run GTK+2 applications on Windows. Some support tools are also available. This project is no longer maintained. Please use its successor: https://github.com/tschoonj/GTK-for-Windows-Runtime-Environment-Installer -
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OpenCorePkg
OpenCore bootloader
OpenCorePkg is an open-source, modular UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) bootloader and development framework, primarily designed to enable macOS booting on non-Apple hardware (Hackintosh). It includes Apple-specific UEFI drivers, utilities for macOS installation support, and shared libraries used across Acidanthera projects. Apple disk image loading support. Apple keyboard input aggregation. Apple PE image signature verification. Apple UEFI secure boot supplemental code. Audio management with screen reading support. Basic ACPI and SMBIOS manipulation. -
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AppSync
Unified AppSync dynamic library for iOS 5 and above
AppSync is a tool that enables sideloading and installation of unsigned iOS applications. It allows developers and users to install apps without requiring a paid Apple Developer account. -
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mRemoteNG
mRemoteNG is the next generation of mRemote, open source
mRemoteNG ("Multi‑Remote Next Generation") is a free, open‑source, tabbed remote connection manager for Windows. It consolidates multiple remote protocols (e.g., RDP, VNC, SSH) into a single interface, making it easier to organize and manage connections. Tabbed interface for keeping multiple sessions organized. Integrates with external credential vaults (e.g. Thycotic Secret Server) and supports dynamic host update for EC2. Supports a wide range of protocols: RDP, VNC, SSH, Telnet, HTTP/HTTPS, raw socket, PowerShell remoting. -
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half
C++ library for half precision floating point arithmetics.
This is a C++ header-only library to provide an IEEE-754 conformant half-precision floating point type along with corresponding arithmetic operators, type conversions and common mathematical functions. It aims for both efficiency and ease of use, trying to accurately mimic the behaviour of the builtin floating point types at the best performance possible. It automatically uses and provides C++11 features when possible, but stays completely C++98-compatible when neccessary. -
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Mini Jinja
MiniJinja is a powerful but minimal dependency template engine
MiniJinja is a minimal-dependency template engine based on the syntax and behavior of Python’s Jinja2. It is implemented primarily for Rust and also has Go, JavaScript, Python, C, and CLI-related components. The project supports Jinja-style templates, inheritance, filters, expressions, dynamic objects, and serde-compatible data. It is designed to stay close to Jinja2 while keeping compile times, dependencies, and API surface manageable for Rust programs. MiniJinja can also be used as a small expression language or embedded template layer in larger applications. It is useful for configuration generation, HTML rendering, LLM chat templating, data workflows, and command-line templating. -
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pushy
A Java library for sending APNs (iOS/macOS/Safari)
Pushy is a Java library for sending APNs (iOS, macOS, and Safari) push notifications. Pushy sends push notifications using Apple’s HTTP/2-based APNs protocol and supports both TLS and token-based authentication. It distinguishes itself from other push notification libraries with a focus on thorough documentation, asynchronous operation, and design for industrial-scale operation. With Pushy, it’s easy and efficient to maintain multiple parallel connections to the APNs gateway to send large numbers of notifications to many different applications (“topics”). We believe that Pushy is already the best tool for sending APNs push notifications from Java applications, and we hope you’ll help us make it even better via bug reports and pull requests. If you need a simple GUI application for sending push notifications for development or testing purposes, you might also be interested in Pushy’s sister project, Pushy Console. -
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QB64
BASIC for the modern era
QB64 is a modern self-hosting BASIC compiler that brings classic QBasic/QuickBASIC programs into the modern era. It enables legacy code to run on today’s operating systems with minimal modifications, while also introducing new commands and libraries for multimedia, networking, and 64-bit computing. QB64 compiles to C++ and includes a built-in IDE, making it accessible for beginners, hobbyists, and retro programming enthusiasts. It aims to preserve the ease and nostalgia of BASIC while expanding its capabilities for contemporary development. -
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UCanAccess
A pure Java JDBC driver for Microsoft Access database files
UCanAccess is a pure Java JDBC Driver implementation which allows Java developers and JDBC client programs to read/write Microsoft Access database (.mdb and .accdb) files. No ODBC needed. -
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macOS Cursors Megapack for Windows
Tested in Windows 10 & 11, 4K (125%, 150%, 200%)
macOS Cursors Megapack for Windows. These cursors are only for 4K (3840 x 2160 pixel) resolution. -
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HowToLiveBetter
Evidence-based living guidelines sorted by cost-effectiveness
HowToLiveBetter is an evidence-focused interactive life guide that organizes hundreds of practical recommendations by cost, expected benefit, and strength of evidence. It covers health, longevity, emergency response, personal finance, legal risks, unemployment, entrepreneurship, relationships, parenting, travel, and skill development. Each recommendation explains what resources it costs and what outcome it is intended to improve. Evidence ratings are tied to journal research and official documents rather than general web commentary. The web interface lets readers search and filter recommendations by dimensions such as money, time, and required effort. The repository also includes longer essays, reference material, verification notes, and structured book chapters. It functions as both a static publication and a searchable decision-support reference. -
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PhotoGIMP
A Patch for GIMP 3+ for Photoshop Users
PhotoGIMP is a popular patch for GIMP on Linux (particularly Flatpak installs) that remaps the UI, layout, and keyboard shortcuts to closely match Adobe Photoshop. It includes updated splash screen and icons, reorganizes tool palettes, applies familiar Photoshop hotkeys, and adds default settings and free fonts to ease the learning curve for Photoshop users transitioning to GIMP -
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SVG Explorer Extension
Extension module for Windows Explorer to render SVG thumbnails
The SVG Explorer Extension is a utility for Windows File Explorer that adds native thumbnail rendering and context-menu previews for SVG files. With this extension installed, Explorer will show scalable previews of .svg files just like image formats, enabling visual quick identification of vector files. The project also adds a “Preview in Windows Explorer” feature so users can see full-size SVGs in the side preview pane without launching an editor. It supports features like CSS-based styling, embedded fonts, and scaling in thumbnails so the preview matches rendering expectations. Because Windows doesn’t natively render SVG previews in many versions, this fills a usability gap for designers, developers, and content creators working with vector assets. The extension is lightweight, integrates into shell UI seamlessly, and improves file navigation workflows involving vectors. -
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nature-skills
Skill that conforms to the academic expression and scientific research
nature-skills is an open-source collection of AI agent skills and structured workflows designed to enhance autonomous reasoning and tool usage in AI assistants. The project organizes reusable “skills” that agents can invoke for different operational contexts, helping AI systems perform specialized tasks more consistently and effectively. It appears to focus on modularity and interoperability, allowing skills to be combined, extended, or integrated into broader agent ecosystems. The repository is designed to support experimentation with multi-step reasoning, task automation, and contextual tool orchestration for agentic AI systems. By standardizing reusable capabilities, the project helps developers build more maintainable and extensible AI workflows. Overall, nature-skills contributes to the growing ecosystem of modular AI agent tooling and structured automation frameworks. -
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Pandas TA
Python 3 Pandas Extension with 130+ Indicators
Technical Analysis Indicators - Pandas TA is an easy-to-use Python 3 Pandas Extension with 130+ Indicators. Pandas Technical Analysis (Pandas TA) is an easy-to-use library that leverages the Pandas package with more than 130 Indicators and Utility functions and more than 60 TA Lib Candlestick Patterns. Many commonly used indicators are included, such as: Candle Pattern(cdl_pattern), Simple Moving Average (sma) Moving Average Convergence Divergence (macd), Hull Exponential Moving Average (hma), Bollinger Bands (bbands), On-Balance Volume (obv), Aroon & Aroon Oscillator (aroon), Squeeze (squeeze) and many more. -
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Rekado
Payload launcher and serial number checker for Nintendo Switch
Payload launcher is written in Kotlin for Nintendo Switch. The application doesn't require Root on your device. -
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insta
A snapshot testing library for rust
Insta is a snapshot testing library for Rust. It lets developers compare complex values against stored reference outputs instead of writing fragile manual assertions. Snapshot tests are useful when outputs are large, structured, or expected to change during development. The project includes macros for generating snapshots, reviewing changes, and storing inline snapshots inside source files. A companion cargo tool helps manage the review workflow, while a VS Code extension improves snapshot file editing and inspection. Insta is especially useful for command output, serializers, parsers, compilers, debug values, and tests where human review matters. -
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SDL
Simple DirectMedia Layer
SDL (Simple DirectMedia Layer) is a cross-platform multimedia development library designed to provide low-level access to hardware components such as graphics, audio, input devices, and system resources, making it a foundational tool for building games, emulators, and interactive applications. It abstracts platform-specific functionality into a consistent API, allowing developers to write code once and deploy it across multiple operating systems including Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android. SDL is written in C but is compatible with C++ and has bindings for multiple other programming languages, making it highly flexible for different development environments. The library is not a game engine itself, but rather a hardware abstraction layer that enables developers to build engines or applications on top of it with full control over performance and rendering. It supports modern graphics APIs such as OpenGL, Vulkan, Direct3D, and Metal. -
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RustDesk Server Program
Self-host your own RustDesk server
rustdesk-server is the self-hosted backend for RustDesk, an open-source remote desktop solution. It provides the rendezvous and relay components that allow RustDesk clients to discover peers and traverse NATs securely, enabling direct or relayed connections when needed. By running your own server, you retain control over connection metadata and can operate entirely within your organization’s perimeter. The project targets simplicity of deployment while maintaining performance characteristics suitable for interactive screen sharing and file transfer. It supports common operational needs such as configuring ports, authentication modes, and relay behavior to match diverse network constraints. Together with RustDesk clients, it offers a fully open alternative to proprietary remote-access ecosystems with an emphasis on privacy and self-custody. -
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Hack-Tools
Hack tools
hack-tools is a collection of various hacking tools and utilities. It serves as a comprehensive toolkit for penetration testers and cybersecurity enthusiasts, encompassing a wide range of functionalities. -
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Intel RealSense
Intel® RealSense SDK
Intel® RealSense™ SDK 2.0 is a cross-platform library for Intel® RealSense™ depth cameras. The SDK allows depth and color streaming and provides intrinsic and extrinsic calibration information. The library also offers synthetic streams (point cloud, depth aligned to color and vise-versa), and built-in support for recording and playback of streaming sessions. Intel has EOLed the LiDAR, Facial Authentication, and Tracking product lines. These products have been discontinued and will no longer be available for new orders. Intel WILL continue to sell and support stereo products including the following: D410, D415, D430, , D401 ,D450 modules and D415, D435, D435i, D435f, D405, D455, D457 depth cameras. We will also continue the work to support and develop our LibRealSense open source SDK.
