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complexipy – fast cognitive complexity analyser for Python

October 9, 2026 Steve Emms Programming

complexipy measures cognitive complexity in Python code, identifying difficult functions and regressions with fast Rust-based analysis.

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Cloud storage

20 Best Free and Open Source Self-Hosted Cloud Storage Tools

October 9, 2026 Steve Emms Internet, Roundup

This roundup looks at self-hosted cloud storage solutions.

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System administration

zns – fast command-line DNS client

October 9, 2026 Steve Emms Internet

zns is a command-line DNS client with DNSSEC validation, delegation tracing, reverse lookups and readable output.

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Learning with Linux

GoCard – file-based spaced repetition system

October 9, 2026 Steve Emms Education, TUI

GoCard is a terminal flashcard app using Markdown files, enhanced SM-2 spaced repetition, rich rendering, statistics and review forecasts

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LiquidHaskell – refinement type checker for Haskell

October 9, 2026 Steve Emms Programming

LiquidHaskell is a formal verification tool that uses refinement types and SMT solving to check properties of Haskell programs.

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Coding

gf – lightweight graphical front-end for GDB

October 8, 2026 Steve Emms GUI, Programming

gf is a lightweight graphical GDB front-end offering source, assembly, register, memory and breakpoint views for debugging.

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Web Browsers

GateSentry – filtering proxy and DNS server

October 8, 2026 Steve Emms Utilities, Web Apps

GateSentry is a network content filter combining DNS blocking, per-device policies, safe search, proxy filtering and HTTPS inspection.

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Best Free and Open Source Compact Editors

22 Free and Open Source Simple GUI Based Linux Text Editors

October 8, 2026 Steve Emms Documents, Roundup

A text editor is software used for editing plain text files. This type of software has many different uses.

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Walldo – lightweight graphical wallpaper changer

October 8, 2026 Steve Emms GUI, Utilities

Walldo is a lightweight graphical wallpaper changer with recursive browsing, fuzzy search and broad desktop environment support.

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Zuban – fast Python type checker and language server

October 8, 2026 Steve Emms Programming

Zuban is a fast Rust-based Python type checker with Mypy compatibility, incremental analysis and language server support for editors.

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NumNum – text editor that understands calculations

October 8, 2026 Steve Emms GUI, Productivity

NumNum is a graphical calculator where you type calculations, variables, units, currencies and percentages as text.

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6 Useful Free and Open Source Code Formatters for Go

October 8, 2026 Steve Emms Programming, Roundup

Explore the best free and open source Go code formatters for consistent, readable source code with less manual formatting.

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Machine Learning in Linux

Machine Learning in Linux: Local AI Studio – local AI toolkit

October 8, 2026 Steve Emms Reviews, Scientific

Local AI Studio combines local LLM chat, Stable Diffusion, Whisper transcription and Kokoro text-to-speech in one Linux interface.

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Wallpaper Setter

wpaperd – modern wallpaper daemon for Wayland

October 8, 2026 Steve Emms Utilities

wpaperd is a Wayland wallpaper daemon with timed rotation, per-display wallpapers and hardware-accelerated transitions.

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Web

Timekpr-nExT – control computer usage

October 8, 2026 Steve Emms GUI, Utilities

Timekpr-nExT is a Linux screen-time manager for setting daily, weekly and monthly limits, schedules and application restrictions.

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9 Best Free and Open Source Linux MPRIS Tools

October 8, 2026 Steve Emms Multimedia, Roundup

MPRIS is a standard D-Bus interface which aims to provide a common programmatic API for controlling media players.

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Coding

edb – graphical debugger inspired by OllyDbg

October 8, 2026 Steve Emms GUI, Programming

edb is a graphical debugger for AArch32, x86 and x86-64 applications. The project was inspired by OllyDbg.

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Learning with Linux

terminal-anki – flashcards with spaced repetition in your terminal

October 8, 2026 Steve Emms Education, TUI

terminal-anki is a terminal flashcard app with SM-2 scheduling, card management, analytics, themes and Anki import and export.

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Calculator – simple calculator for the COSMIC desktop

October 8, 2026 Steve Emms GUI, Productivity

Calculator is a simple graphical calculator for the COSMIC desktop with a useful history of previous calculations.

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RAW Tools

RAWmakase – fast non-destructive RAW photo developer

October 8, 2026 Steve Emms Graphics, GUI

RAWmakase is a fast non-destructive RAW photo developer with GPU previews, Lightroom catalogue import, masking and command-line tools.

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