The purpose of this repository is to replace its predecessor Awesome-Windows/awesome which has not been updated in 3 years. The current owner also shows no interest in maintaining it. On top of that the project dissappeared from GitHub around the 26 Sep 2024. Legend: Open Source app = . Paid apps = . Apps with a are my personal favorites that I recommend you check out.

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Vleer	Free & open source alternative to Spotify, Apple Music etc.

Contents

• API Development
• Application Launchers
• Audio
• Backup
• Browsers
• Chat Clients
• Cloud Storage
• Command Line Tools
• Compression
• Customization
• Data Recovery
• Databases
• Developer Utilities
• Email
• File Management
• Games
• Graphics
• IDEs
• Networking
• Office Suites
• Productivity
• Proxy and VPN Tools
• Screen Capture
• Security
• System Utilities
• Terminal
• Text Editors
• Version Control
• Video
• Virtualization

API Development

• Bruno - Tests APIs with Git version control integration.
• Hoppscotch - Tests APIs with real-time collaboration features.
• HTTP Toolkit - Intercepts and modifies HTTP traffic.
• Insomnia - Tests APIs with GraphQL support.
• Postman - Tests APIs with automated test scripts and monitoring.

Application Launchers

• Flow Launcher - Searches files and launches apps with plugin extensibility.
• Keypirinha - Launches apps through fuzzy search and keyboard shortcuts.
• kunkun - Raycast/Alfred-like launcher with sandboxed extensions
• Listary - Searches files with advanced filters and indexing.
• ueli - Powerful keystroke launcher.
• Wox - Launches apps with web search integration.

Audio

• Audacity - Records and edits audio.
• AudioNodes - Produces music with mixing, effects, MIDI and synthesis.
• Cider - Streams Apple Music.
• Dopamine - Plays and organizes music.
• Foobar2000 - Plays audio with customization options.
• Mixxx - Mixes music for DJs.
• Mp3tag - Edits music metadata and tags.
• MusicBrainz Picard - Identifies and tags music files.
• musikcube - Plays music through terminal.
• Nora - Plays and manages music.

Backup

• Duplicati - Stores encrypted backups online.
• Kopia - Creates incremental backups with client-side encryption and cloud support.
• Restic - Backs up data to various storage types.

Browsers

• Arc - Organizes tabs vertically for improved productivity.
• Ungoogled Chromium - Removes Google integration and tracking.
• Ladybird - Built with a new browser engine from scratch.
• Zen Browser - Firefox-based with community modifications.

Chat Clients

• LegCord - Discord client with Vencord and shelter integration.
• Beeper - Combines WhatsApp, Slack, Telegram, Signal, X, Instagram, SMS into one app.
• Discord - Voice and text chat platform.
• Equicord - Fork of Vencord with additional plugins and features.
• Franz - Combines multiple chat services into one app.
• Matrix - Network for secure, decentralized communication.
• Revolt - Chat platform built with modern web tech.
• Element - Client for the Matrix protocol.
• Telegram - Messaging platform focused on speed and security.
• Threema - Swiss messaging platform with open source code.
• Vencord - The cutest Discord client mod with lots of plugins.
• Waow - WhatsApp Web client with extra features.

Cloud Storage

• Dropbox - Syncs files across devices with version history.
• Google Drive - Enables real-time collaboration on Google Docs, Sheets and Slides.
• Mega - Encrypts files before they leave your device.
• Nextcloud - Lets you host your own cloud storage and communication server.
• OneDrive - Integrates with Microsoft Office for document collaboration.
• Proton Drive - End-to-end encrypted cloud storage from Proton.
• Streamshare - Provides 1.5 TB storage with focus on media streaming.
• pCloud - Offers one-time payment for lifetime storage access.
• Sync - Stores data exclusively in Canadian data centers for privacy compliance.

Command Line Tools

• btop4win - Windows port of the famous btop resource monitor.
• Chocolatey - Package manager for Windows.
• Scoop - Command-line installer for Windows.
• winget - Official Windows package manager from Microsoft.

Compression

• 7-Zip - File archiver with multiple format support.
• Bandizip - Archive manager with multiple format support.
• NanaZip - Windows-optimized 7-Zip variant.
• PeaZip - Archive manager with compression format support.
• Riot - Compresses images with multiple optimization options.
• WinRAR - Compresses, backs up and splits files.

Customization

• 7+ Taskbar Tweaker - Modifies Windows taskbar behavior.
• Classic Start - Restores traditional Start Menu interface.
• EarTrumpet - Controls volume per application.
• Komorebi - Tiles windows dynamically.
• QTTabBar - Adds tabs to Explorer.
• Rainmeter - Displays customizable skins and widgets.
• TranslucentTB - Makes taskbar transparent.
• Wallpaper Engine - Animated wallpapers for you dekstop.
• WindHawk - A list of useful software Tweaks.
• YASB - Creates customizable status bars.
• ZBar - Manages taskbars across multiple monitors.

Data Recovery

• Data Rescue - Professional recovery solution for photos, videos, and documents.
• IsoBuster - Multi-format data recovery tool supporting various storage media.
• Ontrack EasyRecovery - Advanced recovery tool with comprehensive filtering capabilities.
• PartitionGuru ｜ Eassos Recovery - Specialized recovery tool for partitions and file systems.
• TestDisk - Free recovery utility focused on partition restoration and disk repair.

Databases Clients

• Another Redis Desktop Manager - Fast and stable Redis GUI client with cluster, sentinel, SSH support.
• DataFlare - Modern, lightweight database GUI for SQLite, MySQL and PostgreSQL.
• DB Browser for SQLite - Visual tool for creating and editing SQLite database files.

Developer Utilities

• Cacher - Syncs and organizes code snippets with Gist integration and IDE plugins.
• Mamp - Runs Apache, MySQL and PHP stack locally.
• Pieces - Uses AI to help capture, organize and reuse code snippets and dev resources.
• Velocity - Browses and searches API documentation without internet connection.
• Xampp - Bundles Apache, MariaDB, PHP and Perl for local development.

Email

• BlueMail - Cross-platform email client with modern interface.
• Mailbird - IMAP and POP3 email client with customization and multi-language support.
• Mailspring - Modern email client built on web technologies.
• Postbox - Advanced email management application.
• ProtonMail - Encrypted email service with end-to-end encryption.
• Thunderbird - Feature-rich email client with minimalist design.
• Wino Mail - Modern mail client with integrated calendar.

File Management

• FileZilla - FTP, FTPS and SFTP client.
• One Commander - Modern file manager with miller columns.
• Spacedrive - Cross-platform file manager with cloud integration.
• WinSCP - Free open source SFTP, FTP, WebDAV and SCP client.

Game Stores

• Awesome Games - List of games hosted on GitHub.
• Epic Games - Digital game storefront for PC and Mac.
• Freeciv - Free empire-building strategy game inspired by human civilization.
• Gale - Modern and lightweight mod manager for Thunderstore.
• Godot Engine - Free and open source game engine with beginner-friendly workflow.
• GOG - DRM-free game store featuring classic and modern titles.
• Itch.io - Platform for discovering and distributing indie games.
• LuaStudio - Free game development tool using Lua/LuaJIT with multi-platform export capabilities.
• Origin - EA's digital game distribution platform.
• Steam - Leading digital game distribution platform with extensive library management.
• Unity - Popular game engine with comprehensive learning resources.
• Unreal Engine - Professional game engine with 5% revenue share model.

Graphics

• Aseprite - Professional pixel art and animation tool.
• Aspect - Photo organizer with peer-to-peer synchronization.
• Blender - Professional 3D creation suite.
• Figma - Collaborative interface design tool.
• GIMP - Feature-rich image editor.
• Inkscape - Professional vector graphics editor.
• Krita - Professional digital painting program.
• Lunacy - Free design tool with built-in resources.
• Paint.NET - Feature-rich image editing tool.
• pngquant - Command-line PNG compression utility.

IDEs

• Android Studio - Develops and tests Android applications.
• CLion - Debugs and profiles C/C++ code with memory analysis.
• Cursor - AI-powered code editor with codebase understanding and natural language editing.
• DataGrip - Manages multiple databases with query optimization.
• DataSpell - Handles Jupyter notebooks and data visualization.
• Eclipse - Supports plugin-based development workflows.
• GoLand - Specializes in Go debugging and testing.
• IntelliJ IDEA - Focuses on Java enterprise development.
• JetBrains Toolbox App - Controls JetBrains IDE installations and updates.
• NetBeans IDE - Emphasizes modular Java development.
• PearAI - Open source AI code editor with curated integrations of multiple AI tools.
• PhpStorm - Integrates PHP frameworks and debugging tools.
• PyCharm - Provides scientific tools for Python development.
• Rider - Debugs Unity games and .NET applications.
• RubyMine - Tests and profiles Ruby applications.
• Visual Studio - Builds Windows and cloud applications.
• Visual Studio Code - Customizes development with extensions.
• WebStorm - Debugs client-side and Node.js applications.
• Windsurf - Agentic IDE with AI flows, multi-file editing and deep contextual awareness.

Networking

• Fiddler - Web debugging proxy.
• Wireshark - Network protocol analyzer.

Office Suites

• FreeOffice - Reads and writes Microsoft Office file formats with high compatibility.
• LibreOffice - Handles complex document formatting and supports extensive file formats.
• Microsoft Office - Provides real-time collaboration and cloud integration across apps.
• NitroPDF - Converts and edits PDFs with OCR capabilities.
• OnlyOffice - Enables document co-editing with version control.
• OpenOffice - Focuses on stability and legacy format support.
• Sumatra PDF - Opens documents instantly with minimal memory usage.
• WPS Office - Offers mobile-desktop sync with built-in PDF tools.

Password Managers

• 1Password - Premium password manager with secure vault and team features.
• Bitwarden - Open-source password manager with encrypted vault.
• Padloc - End-to-end encrypted password manager.
• Proton Pass - Zero-knowledge encrypted password manager.
• Vaultwarden - Lightweight Bitwarden server implementation.

Productivity

• AutoHotkey - Automation scripting language for Windows.
• Cold Turkey - Website blocker with strict enforcement mechanisms.
• Easy Window Switcher - Fast application instance switcher.
• f.lux - Automatic screen color temperature adjustment.
• File Juggler - Automated file organization with smart actions and PDF parsing.
• Inkdrop - Markdown-focused note-taking application.
• Jan - Offline private AI assistant with CPU/GPU support.
• Kaas - Privacy-focused LLM client for multiple AI services.
• KatMouse - Universal scrolling utility for Windows.
• Keywiz - Real-time keystroke visualization tool.
• MultiCommander - Professional file manager.
• Ninite - Streamlined software installation utility.
• Simplenote - Cross-platform note taking app with cloud sync.
• Taskade - Collaborative task management with real-time sync.
• Timelens - Cross-platform time tracking software.
• ToDoList - Feature-rich task management tool.
• WordWeb - Comprehensive English dictionary.

Proxy and VPN Tools

• Algo - Personal IPSEC VPN in the cloud.
• Cloudflare WARP - Fast, free VPN and DNS.
• ProtonVPN - High-speed Swiss VPN that safeguards your privacy.
• Tailscale - Zero config VPN for building secure networks.
• Twingate - Modern zero trust network access solution.
• WireGuard - Fast, modern, and secure VPN tunnel.

Screen Capture

• Fraps - DirectX/OpenGL game recording utility.
• Greenshot - Screenshot capture and editing tool.
• LICEcap - Animated GIF screen capture tool.
• ShareX - Feature-rich screen capture and sharing tool.
• Snipping Tool - Built-in Windows screenshot utility.
• ZoomIt - Screen zoom and annotation tool for presentations.

Security

• AdwCleaner - Removal tool for adware, PUP/LPI, toolbars and hijackers.
• Bitdefender - Comprehensive malware protection suite.
• Cryptomator - Client-side encryption for cloud files.
• ENCRYPTO - File encryption utility.
• GlassWire - Network security monitoring and visualization tool.
• IIS Crypto - Windows encryption protocol configuration utility.
• Malwarebytes - Advanced threat protection and removal.
• NetLimiter - Internet traffic control and monitoring tool.
• SpyBot - Malware and spyware detection and removal.
• System Explorer - Enhanced task manager with advanced system monitoring.
• Tor Project - Anonymous communication network.
• UnChecky - Automated unwanted software offer prevention.
• VeraCrypt - Disk encryption software for multiple platforms.
• Viscosity - Enterprise-ready OpenVPN client.

System Utilities

• Advanced Renamer - Batch file renamer with support for metadata and regex.
• Carnac - Keystroke visualization tool for screencasts.
• CleanMyPC - System cleanup and optimization utility.
• CPU-Z - CPU monitoring and information tool.
• Econap - System sleep prevention utility.
• Everything - Instant file search utility.
• FileOptimizer - Lossless file size optimizer for multiple formats.
• FreeFileSync - File and folder backup with multiple sync modes.
• fselect - SQL-like file search utility.
• Glary Utilities - System optimization and maintenance suite.
• GPU-Z - GPU monitoring and information tool.
• HTTrack - Offline website browser and mirror utility.
• HWMonitor - Hardware monitoring for temperatures, voltages, and fan speeds.
• IrfanView - Fast and compact image viewer and converter.
• LightBulb - Adaptive screen brightness utility.
• Link Shell Extension - Explorer integration for symlink creation.
• neohtop - Modern system monitor built with Svelte and Rust.
• PowerPlanSwitcher - Quick power schema switcher with AC-plug automation.
• PowerToys - Microsoft's power user toolkit.
• Process Explorer - Advanced task manager for handling processes and system resources.
• Process Hacker - Comprehensive system monitoring and management tool.
• Process Monitor - Real-time system activity monitoring tool.
• qBittorrent - Free and reliable P2P Bittorrent client.
• Retroshare - Secure communications and file sharing platform.
• rimraf - Deep deletion module for handling long file paths.
• Rufus - Bootable USB creation utility.
• SDelete - Secure file deletion command-line utility.
• SetToStartup - Startup program management utility.
• SpaceMonger - Disk space usage visualization tool.
• Speccy - Detailed hardware information utility.
• SpeedCrunch - Powerful scientific calculator.
• SyncThing - Peer-to-peer file synchronization tool.
• Sysinternals Suite - Advanced Windows system utilities collection.
• Unlocker - File unlock utility.
• Waltr - iOS media transfer utility without iTunes.
• WinFindr - Multi-term file and registry search utility.
• WizTree - Fast disk space analyzer.

Terminal

• Alacritty - Cross-platform, GPU-accelerated terminal emulator.
• Cmder - Console emulator with clink shell integration.
• ConEmu - Customizable terminal with tabs, splits, and quake-style dropdown.
• FluentTerminal - UWP-based modern terminal emulator.
• Hyper - Terminal built on web technologies.
• Kitty - Enhanced PuTTY with additional features.
• MobaXterm - Enhanced terminal with X server and SSH client.
• mRemoteNG - Multi-protocol remote connections manager.
• MTPuTTY - Multi-tabbed PuTTY client.
• PuTTY - SSH and telnet client.
• Terminus - Configurable terminal built on web technologies.
• Warp - AI-powered terminal with IDE-like features and team collaboration.
• WezTerm - GPU-accelerated terminal emulator and multiplexer.
• Windows Terminal - Official Microsoft terminal.

Text Editors

• GVim - Highly configurable text editor optimized for efficiency.
• LazyVim - Customizable Neovim configuration framework.
• Neovim - Modern, extensible terminal-based editor.
• Notepad++ - Feature-rich source code editor.
• Notepad2 - Lightweight Notepad replacement with enhanced features.
• Sublime Text - Advanced text editor with extensive plugin ecosystem.

Version Control

• DevHub - GitHub notifications on your desktop as a tray app.
• Fork - Fast and friendly Git client for Windows and Mac.
• Git Extensions - Powerful and user-friendly Git UI.
• GitHub Desktop - Electron-based GitHub client.
• GitKraken - Cross-platform Git client with intuitive interface.
• GitLight - Open-source GitHub & GitLab notifications client.
• Meld - Visual diff and merge tool.
• SourceTree - Free Git & Mercurial client.
• TortoiseGit - Git client with full shell integration.
• Tower - Professional Git client with advanced features.

Video Utilities

• DaVinci Resolve - Complete video production suite with color grading, VFX, and audio tools.
• HandBrake - Converts videos between formats with compression options.
• K-Lite Codecs - Adds support for playing most video and audio formats.
• Kdenlive - Video editor focused on transitions and effects.
• mpv - Script-based media player with extensive keyboard controls.
• Olive Video Editor - Node-based video editor with real-time effects.
• PotPlayer - Media player with hardware acceleration and streaming capabilities.
• ScreenToGif - Records screen areas and saves as GIF or video.
• Shotcut - Video editor with native timeline filtering.
• Shutter Encoder - Converts between hundreds of media formats with processing options.
• SMPlayer - Remembers settings per video file.
• SRTEd - Creates and edits SRT subtitle files.
• Videotape - Plays videos with minimal interface and controls.
• VLC - Plays damaged/incomplete media files and network streams.

Virtualization

• Docker Desktop - Containerization for Desktop, built on top of WSL2.
• Podman Desktop - Open source desktop containerization alternative to Docker.
• Vagrant - Tool for building and managing virtual machines.

Backers

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