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scrcpy
Genymobile
Scrcpy mirrors and controls Android devices from a computer. It works without root access and supports basic input like keyboard and mouse.
PowerToys
microsoft
PowerToys is a set of utilities for enhancing productivity and customization on Windows systems. It includes various tools for developers and power users to streamline workflows.
Windows Terminal
microsoft
Windows Terminal combines the classic Windows console with a modern terminal application in one package. It provides developers with a unified interface for command-line tools and shells. The software supports multiple tabs, rich text, and customization options.
Neovim
neovim
Neovim is a fork of Vim focused on improved extensibility and usability. It maintains compatibility with Vim while offering modern features like embedded terminal support and a built-in LSP client. The project emphasizes maintainability and encourages community contributions.
zed
zed-industries
Zed is a high-performance code editor designed for speed and collaboration, developed by the creators of Atom and Tree-sitter. It supports multiplayer functionality for real-time coding with others.
Stirling-PDF
Stirling-Tools
Stirling-PDF is a web-based PDF editor accessible from any device. It offers tools for editing PDF documents directly in the browser without requiring installation.
LocalSend
localsend
LocalSend is a cross-platform file-sharing tool that works offline over a local network. It provides a simple, open-source alternative to proprietary solutions like AirDrop. The tool supports direct device-to-device transfers without requiring internet access.
Lazygit
jesseduffield
Lazygit provides a terminal-based interface for managing Git repositories. It simplifies common Git operations with an interactive UI.
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7Note-taking, knowledge bases and apps that help you get more done.
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0Launchers, window managers, theming and tools that tweak how your OS works.
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