ALL TOOLS
158 curated software tools across 21 categories. No marketing hype. Just the facts.
Datasette
OPEN SRCExplore and publish data with easy import and export and database management
Kottster
OPEN SRCLow-code admin panel that connects to your database and automatically generates pages to view and manage your data
Limbas
OPEN SRCDatabase framework for creating database-driven business applications. As a graphical database frontend, it enables the efficient processing of data stocks and the flexible development of comfortable database applications
WebDB
OPEN SRCThe complete database IDE for developers and analysts.
Gotenberg
OPEN SRCDeveloper-friendly API to interact with powerful tools like Chromium and LibreOffice for converting numerous document formats (HTML, Markdown, Word, Excel, etc.) into PDF files, and more
Squidex
OPEN SRCHeadless CMS, based on MongoDB, CQRS and Event Sourcing.
Adminer
OPEN SRCDatabase management in a single PHP file. Available for MySQL, MariaDB, PostgreSQL, SQLite, MS SQL, Oracle, Elasticsearch, MongoDB and others.
ChartDB
OPEN SRCDatabase diagrams editor that allows you to visualize and design your DB with a single query
CloudBeaver
OPEN SRCManage databases, supports PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite and more. A web/hosted version of DBeaver
Payload CMS
OPEN SRCDeveloper-first headless CMS and application framework
indico
OPEN SRCFeature-rich event management system, made @ CERN, the place where the Web was born
motion.tools (Antragsgrün)
OPEN SRCManage motions and amendments for (political) conventions
pretalx
OPEN SRCWeb-based event management, including running a Call for Papers, reviewing submissions, and scheduling talks. Exports and imports for various related tools
Apostrophe
OPEN SRCCMS with a focus on extensible in-context editing tools
Automad
OPEN SRCFlat-file content management system and template engine
Misago
OPEN SRCFully featured modern forum application that is fast, scalable and responsive
MyBB
OPEN SRCMyBB is free and extensible forum software for building online communities
NodeBB
OPEN SRCModern community platform with real-time discussions
phpBB
OPEN SRCFlat-forum bulletin board software solution that can be used to stay in touch with a group of people or can power your entire website
remark42
OPEN SRCLightweight and simple comment engine, which doesn't spy on users. It can be embedded into blogs, articles or any other place where readers add comments
ngircd
OPEN SRCPortable and lightweight Internet Relay Chat server for small or private networks
Quassel IRC
OPEN SRCDistributed IRC client, meaning that one (or multiple) client(s) can attach to and detach from a central core.
Robust IRC
OPEN SRCIRC without netsplits. Distributed IRC server, based on RobustSession protocol
The Lounge
OPEN SRCHost and control your own modern web IRC client.
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