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ecewo – asynchronous, single-threaded C web framework

July 1, 2026 Steve Emms Programming

ecewo is an asynchronous, single-threaded C web framework with an Express.js-style API.

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Coding

ktlint-gradle – Gradle plugin that integrates ktlint with Kotlin projects

July 1, 2026 Steve Emms Programming

ktlint-gradle is a Gradle plugin that integrates ktlint with Kotlin projects, creating tasks for checking code style.

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Music Trackers

Little Piggy Tracker – music tracker

July 1, 2026 Steve Emms GUI, Multimedia

LittleGPTracker, also known as Little Piggy Tracker, is a music tracker optimized for portable game consoles and retro gaming handhelds.

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Music Trackers

RetroTrax – music tracker inspired by ProTracker, FastTracker II and OctaMED

June 30, 2026 Steve Emms GUI, Multimedia

RetroTrax combines an Amiga-style pattern grid with C64 SID sounds, sampler features, module import, and DAW integration.

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ERP

Aureus ERP – enterprise resource planning platform

June 30, 2026 Steve Emms Web Apps

Aureus ERP is an enterprise resource planning platform designed for businesses of all sizes.

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Music Trackers

Noteahead – pattern-based MIDI sequencer

June 30, 2026 Steve Emms GUI, Multimedia

Noteahead is a pattern-based MIDI sequencer and tracker-style music production environment for Linux.

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Static Site Generator

BashWrite – create a simple blog from Markdown files

June 30, 2026 Steve Emms Web Apps

BashWrite is a single, pure Bash script for creating a simple blog from Markdown files.

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Static Site Generator

pkgdown – R package that generates static HTML documentation websites

June 30, 2026 Steve Emms Web Apps

pkgdown is an R package that generates static HTML documentation websites for R packages.

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Static Site Generator

BSSG – static site generator written in Bash.

June 30, 2026 Steve Emms Web Apps

BSSG is a static site generator written in Bash. It processes Markdown and HTML content to build minimal, accessible websites.

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faire-detekt-rules – opinionated rule set for Detekt

June 30, 2026 Steve Emms Programming

faire-detekt-rules is an opinionated rule set for Detekt that plugs into Kotlin builds to enforce additional static analysis checks.

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XMPP

Snikket Server – opinionated XMPP distribution

June 30, 2026 Steve Emms Internet

Snikket Server is an opinionated XMPP distribution for running a self-hosted personal messaging service.

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Bitcoin

11 Best Free and Open Source Bitcoin Clients

June 30, 2026 Steve Emms Financial, Roundup

Bitcoin is a decentralized peer-to-peer payment system and digital currency that is powered by its users with no central authority, central server or middlemen.

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Text Editor

La Suite Docs – collaborative writing platform

June 30, 2026 Steve Emms Documents, Web Apps

La Suite Docs is a collaborative writing platform that helps teams create, organize, and share knowledge.

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Documents

Carelo – dual-pane file manager for Linux

June 30, 2026 Steve Emms GUI, Productivity

Carelo is fast, local-first file management with dual panes, previews, remotes, and custom tools.

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Bitcoin

Ginger Wallet – Bitcoin-only desktop wallet

June 30, 2026 Steve Emms Financial

Ginger Wallet is a Bitcoin-only desktop wallet designed for users who want a privacy-aware way to hold, receive, and send Bitcoin.

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Keyboard

Minisforum MKB i83 wireless mechanical keyboard review

June 30, 2026 Steve Emms Accessories, Hardware, Reviews

Minisforum MKB i83 is an an 83-key mechanical keyboard with a small footprint, aluminium alloy body, RGB lighting, and PBT keycaps.

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Static Site Generator

LightuePress – static site generator

June 30, 2026 Steve Emms Web Apps

LightuePress is a static site generator designed for building documentation sites and other simple static websites.

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VoIP

6 Best Free and Open Source Tox Clients

June 30, 2026 Steve Emms Internet, Multimedia, Roundup

Tox is a peer-to-peer instant-messaging and video-calling protocol that offers end-to-end encryption. We recommend the finest Tox clients.

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XMPP

Tigase Server – XMPP/Jabber server

June 30, 2026 Steve Emms Internet

Tigase Server is billed as a highly optimized XMPP/Jabber server written in Java.

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Coding

Compose Rules – static analysis rules for Jetpack Compose project

June 30, 2026 Steve Emms Programming

Compose Rules provides static analysis rules for Jetpack Compose projects, helping Kotlin developers catch common issues.

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