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SQL

lazysql – cross-platform TUI database management tool

November 29, 2025 Steve Emms Database, Documents, TUI

lazysql is a cross-platform TUI database management tool.

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Emacs Software

Scimax – Emacs starterkit for scientists and engineers

November 20, 2025 Steve Emms Documents

Scimax is an Emacs starterkit for scientists and engineers offering configuration of Emacs for scientific programming and publishing.

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PDF

24 Best Free and Open Source Linux PDF Viewers

November 19, 2025 Steve Emms Documents, Office, Roundup

The PDF file format is one of the most common file formats in use today. This article recommends the best open source PDF viewers.

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SQL

litecli – command-line client for SQLite databases

November 17, 2025 Steve Emms CLI, Database, Documents

litecli is a command-line client for SQLite databases that has auto-completion and syntax highlighting.

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SQL

19 Best Free and Open Source Linux MySQL Tools

November 15, 2025 Steve Emms Documents, Roundup

This article identifies 19 open source tools which help to reduce the complexity associated with the powerful database software.

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SQL

dblab – interactive client for PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite3, Oracle and SQL Server

November 15, 2025 Steve Emms Documents, TUI

dblab is a fast and lightweight interactive terminal based UI application for PostgreSQL, MySQL and SQLite3.

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Document Management Systems

13 Best Free and Open Source Linux Document Management Systems

November 10, 2025 Steve Emms Documents, Office, Roundup

Here’s our updated verdict.

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Emacs Software

6 Best Free and Open Source Configuration Frameworks for Emacs

November 8, 2025 Steve Emms Documents, Roundup, Utilities

Emacs configuration frameworks take the vanilla Emacs and add their own configuration.

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Business Intelligence

13 Best Free and Open Source Linux Business Intelligence Software

November 1, 2025 Steve Emms Documents, Office, Productivity, Roundup

A business intelligence platform includes three layers: a database layer, a business intelligence layer, and an analytics/performance management layer. Here’s our roundup of the best business intelligence software.

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OCR Tools

Document Scanner – GNOME based tool

October 31, 2025 Steve Emms Documents, GUI

Document Scanner lets you capture images using image scanners (e.g. flatbed scanners) that have suitable SANE drivers installed.

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PDF

npdfr – command-line PDF reader

October 27, 2025 Steve Emms Documents, TUI

npdfr (ncurses PDF reader) is a command-line PDF reader prioritizing fast searches.

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Document viewer

mpls – Markdown Preview Language Server

October 23, 2025 Steve Emms Documents

Markdown Preview Language Server (mpls) is a language server designed to enhance your Markdown editing experience.

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Database

PRQL – modern language for transforming data

October 22, 2025 Steve Emms Documents

PRQL is a modern language for transforming data – a simple, powerful, pipelined SQL replacement. It’s readable, explicit and declarative.

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Files

Jimmy – convert your notes to Markdown

October 20, 2025 Steve Emms CLI, Documents, TUI

Jimmy is a tool to convert your notes from different formats to Markdown. It has both a CLI and TUI.

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Business Intelligence

Rill – operational BI tool

October 20, 2025 Steve Emms Documents

For data consumers, Rill ensures reliable, fast-loading dashboards with accurate, real-time metrics.

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Text Editor

Scratchmark – organized Markdown editor

October 19, 2025 Steve Emms Documents, GUI

Scratchmark is an organized Markdown editor designed for note keeping and writing. It’s intended to become a spiritual successor to ThiefMD. This is free and open source software. Website: github.com/sevonj/scratchmark Support: Developer: Sevonj License: GNU General Public License v3.0 Scratchmark

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Files

Letters – word processor for GNOME

October 16, 2025 Steve Emms Documents, GUI

Letters is a modern, minimalist word processor for the GNOME desktop, with support for reading and writing DOCX, ODT, MD and HTML

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ebook reader

3 Free and Open Source CLI ebook Readers

October 13, 2025 Steve Emms CLI, Documents, Productivity, Roundup, Software

This article showcases CLI ebook readers for Linux. We only feature free and open source software here.

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Database

GreptimeDB – cloud-native database

October 9, 2025 Steve Emms Database, Documents

GreptimeDB is a cloud-native database purpose-built for the unified collection and analysis of observability data (metrics, logs, and traces).

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Document Management Systems

Paperless-ngx – document management system

October 9, 2025 Steve Emms Documents, GUI

Paperless-ngx is a document management system that transforms your physical documents into a searchable online archive.

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