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Category: Productivity

File Managers

11 Best Free and Open Source non-GTK non-Qt File Managers

March 12, 2026 Steve Emms Productivity, Roundup

There are many graphical non-Qt and non-Gtk file managers available. This article examines 11 such file managers.

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Clipboard

ClusterCut – cross-platform clipboard sync

March 11, 2026 Steve Emms GUI, Productivity

ClusterCut keeps your clipboard in sync across Linux, macOS, and Windows without your data ever leaving your local network.

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Calculators

25 Best Free and Open Source Terminal-Based Linux Calculators

March 11, 2026 Steve Emms CLI, Productivity, Roundup

One of the basic utilities supplied with any operating system is the calculator. We recommend the finest terminal-based calculators.

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Task Manager

Taskdog – task management system

March 11, 2026 Steve Emms CLI, Productivity, TUI

Taskdog is a terminal-based task management system designed for users who prefer a keyboard-centric workflow.

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Files

23 Best Free and Open Source Linux TUI File Explorers

March 8, 2026 Steve Emms CLI, Productivity, Roundup

A terminal UI based (TUI) file explorer is software which lets you explore the file system. We recommend the best open source options.

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Application Launchers

29 Best Free and Open Source Linux GUI Application Launchers

March 8, 2026 Steve Emms CLI, Desktop, Productivity, Roundup, Utilities

Application launchers play an integral part in making the Linux desktop a more productive environment to work and play.

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WorkTUImer – keyboard-driven TUI for time-tracking

March 8, 2026 Steve Emms Productivity, TUI

WorkTUImer is a simple, keyboard-driven TUI for time-tracking that allows you to quickly add time blocks.

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Reading

10 Best Free and Open Source Linux Speed Reading Tools

March 7, 2026 Steve Emms Books, Productivity, Roundup, Utilities

The software featured in here is based on spritzing. Read text without moving your eyes, and therefore rapidly increase your reading speed.

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todlog – task and log manager

March 7, 2026 Steve Emms Productivity, TUI

todlog is a terminal-based task and log manager with a focus on simplicity and UX.

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Termy – minimal terminal emulator

March 5, 2026 Steve Emms GUI, Productivity

Termy is a modern terminal emulator that focuses on minimalism, performance, and GPU-accelerated rendering.

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Task Manager

RonDO – terminal productivity app

March 4, 2026 Steve Emms Productivity, TUI

RonDO is a modern terminal productivity app that combines task management with a daily journal.

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Task Manager

WHPH – productivity app

March 2, 2026 Steve Emms GUI, Productivity

WHPH is billed as a comprehensive productivity app designed to help you manage tasks, develop new habits, and optimize your time.

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Task Manager

Mindwtr – Getting Things Done (GTD) productivity system

March 2, 2026 Steve Emms GUI, Productivity

Mindwtr (Mind Like Water) is a complete Getting Things Done (GTD) productivity system for desktop and mobile.

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Search

dsearch – filesystem search service

February 27, 2026 Steve Emms CLI, Productivity

dsearch is a native file system search tool with configurable indexes and a CLI + REST API for searching files with various parameters.

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Calendar

Nextcloud – personal cloud storage, text editor, photo gallery, file share, calendaring app

February 26, 2026 Steve Emms Productivity

Nextcloud is a suite of client-server software for creating and using file hosting services.

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Text Editor

HelixNotes – local-first Markdown note-taking app

February 25, 2026 Steve Emms GUI, Productivity

HelixNotes is a local-first markdown note-taking app built with Tauri, SvelteKit, and Rust.

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fzf – command-line fuzzy finder

February 25, 2026 Steve Emms CLI, Productivity, Utilities

fzf is a general-purpose command-line fuzzy finder released under an open source license. It’s an interactive Unix filter for command-line.

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DevChron – TUI Pomodoro timer

February 24, 2026 Steve Emms Productivity, TUI

DevChron is a lightweight TUI Pomodoro timer for Hyprland/Wayland, built with Rust and ratatui.

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Calendar

13 Best Free and Open Source GUI-Based Calendar Software

February 21, 2026 Steve Emms Desktop, Productivity, Roundup, Utilities

You don’t need a proprietary hosted solution for your calendar needs. There are open source projects offering a perfect fit.

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Task Manager

Ratado – keyboard-driven terminal task manager

February 21, 2026 Steve Emms Productivity, TUI

Ratado is a fast, keyboard-driven terminal task manager built with Rust and Ratatui.

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