We showcase the finest open source tools to diagnose the health of a hard disk and improve its performance.
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Author: Steve Emms
OneDev – integrated Git server and DevOps platform
OneDev combines self-hosted Git repositories, code review, issue tracking, CI/CD automation and package management in one platform.
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nwipe – secure storage device erasure utility
nwipe securely erases Linux storage devices using configurable overwrite methods, parallel operations and detailed PDF audit certificates.
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11 Best Free and Open Source Terminal-Based Personal Finance Tools
Track expenses, budgets, income, and account balances with free terminal-based personal finance tools for Linux.
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SirixDB – bitemporal database for versioned XML and JSON
SirixDB is a bitemporal XML and JSON database offering immutable snapshots, historical queries, structural sharing and revision comparisons.
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Desktop-TUI – desktop environment without graphics
Desktop-TUI works in a tmux-like way, letting users launch and display terminal applications or commands in movable and resizable windows.
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Darker – apply black reformatting to Python files
Darker reformats changed sections of Python code using Black or Ruff, helping teams improve consistency without unrelated edits.
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line – command-line MIDI sequencer for live coding
line is a command-line MIDI sequencer for live coding music, with editable phrases, notes, chords, tempo controls and phrase manipulation.
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12 Best Free and Open Source Linux System Cleaning Tools
There are a number of open source applications for Linux which help to keep the operating system working like new.
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Harvester – hyperconverged infrastructure platform
Harvester combines KVM virtualisation and distributed storage with VM migration, backups, networking, and Rancher integration.
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μsort – sorts import statements
usort safely groups and sorts Python imports within independent blocks while preserving layout and avoiding risky code changes.
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Flowable – business process and case management platform
Flowable combines BPMN process automation, CMMN case management and DMN decision rules, with APIs for human and system workflows.
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Splint – Clojure linter for style and code shape
Splint is a configurable Clojure linter for code style, naming, complexity and performance, with custom rules and autocorrection.
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Pyink – Python code formatter
Pyink formats Python code with Black-compatible workflows, flexible indentation, quote-style inference and tailored wrapping rules.
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Bleach – terminal-based Linux maintenance utility
Bleach provides a text user interface with a live system dashboard and menu-driven housekeeping tools.
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MOKKA Budget – desktop household budgeting application
MOKKA Budget is a desktop household budgeting application designed to help users maintain visibility over their finances.
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Dynamic Music Pill – GNOME Shell extension
Dynamic Music Pill is a GNOME Shell extension that adds a polished desktop music widget for MPRIS-compatible players.
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draw – simple drawing tool for the terminal
draw lets you sketch in the terminal using a mouse, with coloured characters, rectangular shapes, text insertion and saved files.
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Kapytal – desktop personal finance manager
Kapytal is a desktop personal finance manager designed for tracking income, expenses, investments, and household finances.
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Linux Cleaner – make routine Linux maintenance easier
Linux Cleaner is a utility designed to make routine Linux maintenance easier by bringing common cleanup tasks together in a simple interface
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