Skip to content
LinuxLinks

LinuxLinks

Best Free Linux Software & Open Source Reviews

  • Home
  • Software
  • Hardware
  • Reviews
  • Series
  • Search

Category: Programming

Coding

11 Best Free and Open Source PHP Linter Tools

June 23, 2026 Eilidih Parris Programming, Roundup

This article picks some useful tools to help you fix PHP code.

Read more

PHPCompatibility – coding standard for PHP_CodeSniffer

June 23, 2026 Steve Emms Programming

PHPCompatibility is a coding standard for PHP_CodeSniffer that helps developers check PHP source code for cross-version compatibility.

Read more

PHPArkitect – define architectural rules as executable PHP code

June 22, 2026 Steve Emms CLI, Programming

PHPArkitect is a command line tool for PHP projects that lets developers define architectural rules as executable PHP code.

Read more

Deptrac – static code analysis tool for PHP projects

June 21, 2026 Steve Emms Programming

Deptrac is a static code analysis tool for PHP projects that helps developers define, communicate, and enforce architectural rules.

Read more
Git Clients

Oyui – modern TUI merge tool and staging interface for Jujutsu and Git

June 21, 2026 Steve Emms Programming, TUI

Oyui is a terminal user interface for reviewing, editing, and staging diffs in Jujutsu and Git.

Read more

Phan – static analyzer for PHP

June 21, 2026 Steve Emms Programming

Phan is a static analyzer for PHP designed to find problems in code without executing it.

Read more

gistui – terminal UI for managing GitHub Gists

June 20, 2026 Steve Emms Programming, TUI

gistui is a terminal user interface for managing GitHub Gists.

Read more

Brython – Python 3 designed for client-side web programming in the browser

June 20, 2026 Steve Emms Programming

Brython is an implementation of Python 3 designed for client-side web programming in the browser.

Read more
Issue Tracking

Epiq – self-hosted issue tracker

June 20, 2026 Steve Emms Programming, TUI

Epiq is a self-hosted issue tracker that keeps project management close to a developer’s normal workflow.

Read more

Herdr – terminal-based agent multiplexer

June 19, 2026 Steve Emms Programming, TUI

Herdr is a terminal-based agent multiplexer designed for managing coding agents and terminal processes in one persistent workspace.

Read more
Natural Language Processing

21 Top Free and Open Source Python Natural Language Processing Tools

June 18, 2026 Eilidih Parris Programming, Roundup, Scientific

Natural language processing (NLP) is an exciting field of computer science, artificial intelligence, and computational linguistics.

Read more
Maths

12 Essential Free and Open Source Python Maths Tools

June 17, 2026 Eilidih Parris Programming, Roundup, Scientific

Great libraries and tools that are ideal for mathematicians working with Python.

Read more
Natural Language Processing

20 Useful R Natural Language Processing Tools

June 17, 2026 Steve Emms Programming, Roundup, Scientific

Natural language processing (NLP) is a set of techniques for using computers to detect in human language the kinds of things that humans detect automatically.

Read more
Coding

22 Best Free and Open Source Python Microframeworks

June 17, 2026 Steve Emms Programming, Roundup

This article examines the best Python microframeworks. Micro means the framework is small, with little or no tools and libraries.

Read more
Git Clients

29 Useful Free and Open Source Git Tools for Diff Review and Repository History

June 16, 2026 Steve Emms CLI, Programming, Roundup

Free Git tools for clearer diffs, code review, history analysis, merge handling and repository maintenance.

Read more
Git Clients

13 Best Free and Open Source Web-Based Git Clients

June 16, 2026 Steve Emms Programming, Roundup, Web Apps

Git is an open source distributed version control system which was originally designed by Linus Torvalds, the creator of Linux, in 2005 for Linux kernel development. We explore our recommended web-based tools.

Read more
Development Tools

17 Best Free and Open Source Python Web Frameworks

June 15, 2026 Steve Emms Programming, Roundup

A framework “is a code library that makes a developer’s life easier when building reliable, scalable, and maintainable web applications” by providing reusable code or extensions for common operations.

Read more
Natural Language Processing

8 Excellent C++ Natural Language Processing Tools

June 14, 2026 Steve Emms Programming, Roundup, Scientific

Natural language processing (NLP) is an exciting field of computer science, artificial intelligence, and computational linguistics.

Read more
Home Automation

8 Best Free and Open Source X10 Home Automation Software

June 13, 2026 Steve Emms Programming, Roundup, Utilities

X10 is an open standard for controlling home electrical equipment remotely. It works across home power lines and is extremely low-bandwidth.

Read more
Documentation Generators

15 Best Free and Open Source Linux Documentation Generators

June 12, 2026 Steve Emms Programming, Roundup

A documentation generator is a programming tool that generates documentation intended for programmers and end users.

Read more

Posts pagination

1 2 3 … 71 Next Posts»

Best Free Software

Document Management Systems
Documents
Web Browsers
Internet
Education
Education
Internet Radio
Audio
YouTube Tools
Video
Paint Palette
Graphics
System Administration
Admin
Docks
Desktop
Productivity
Productivity
Genome Browsers - Web Based
Science
Games
Games
Vulnerability detection
Security
Replacements for du
Utilities
Object Relational Mapping
Coding
Stockmarket
Finance
Web Delivery
Web Apps
Crafting
Other
Programming Books
Books

Data Science

Data ScienceTake our free interactive courses in data science. There are courses for Python using pandas and plotnine and R using ggplot2.

Get up to speed in 20 minutes. No programming knowledge is required.

Recent Comments

  • Steve Emms on 16 Best Free and Open Source Linux Document-Oriented Databases
  • pigeonskiller on 16 Best Free and Open Source Linux Document-Oriented Databases
  • Lionel on 13 Best Free and Open Source Linux CLI Clipboard Managers
  • Steve Emms on MINISFORUM M2 Intel Panther Lake Mini PC Running Linux: Cores
  • Jimmy on HHKB Studio Snow Keyboard Review
  • Jimmy on MINISFORUM M2 Intel Panther Lake Mini PC Running Linux: Cores
  • Steve Emms on LinuxLinks: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
  • Jim H on LinuxLinks: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
  • Towfiq I. on Pluton – self-hosted backup management platform
  • Steve Emms on LinuxLinks: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Programming Books

Read our curated lists of great free programming books. Learn Java, C, Python, C++, C#, JavaScript, PHP, and many more languages.

Alternatively, check out our series of great free programming tutorials.

Feedback

Help expand our coverage of Linux software by completing our:

  • Open-source software form
  • Linux distro form

Your feedback is very much appreciated. Complete our contact form.

Support Us


Donate
to LinuxLinks

Thank you for supporting LinuxLinks. If you like our site, the best way to ensure it remains available is to make a donation.

Small Devices

We’re publishing a series of articles for each of these Linux-based phones, Mini PCs, SBCs, and NAS devices.

BOSGAME VTA-439 – AMD
Minisforum M2 Panther Lake
Minisforum MS-02 Mini Workstation
BOSGAME M7 285H – Intel
Minisforum MS-R1 Mini Workstation
Chuwi CoreBook Air Plus laptop
BOSGAME M6 HX370 – AMD
BOSGAME M4 Plus – AMD
Minisforum AI X1 Pro – AMD
Minisforum UM890 Pro – AMD
PELADN WO4 5600H – AMD
Volla Phone Quintus with UT (ARM)
HP ProBook 440 G8 Refurb – Intel
ASRock NUC BOX-255H – Intel

SBC series are available on our Series landing page.

Replace Proprietary Software

Migrate from large multinational software companies and embrace free and open source solutions.

Google
Google
Microsoft
Microsoft
Apple
Apple
Adobe
Adobe
IBM
IBM
Autodesk
Autodesk
Oracle
Oracle
Atlassian
Atlassian
Corel
Corel
Cisco
Cisco
Intuit
Intuit
SAS
SAS
Progress
Progress
Salesforce
Salesforce
Citrix
Citrix

Reviews

ReviewsWe’ve written tons of in-depth and completely impartial reviews of open source software. Read our reviews.

New to Linux?

NewbieBegin your Linux journey with our easy-to-understand guide designed for newcomers.

Mega Compilations

100 GUI Apps
100 TUI Apps
100 CLI Apps

Recent Posts

  • 18 Excellent Free and Open Source Linux Relational Databases
  • Calibre-Web Automated – self-hosted digital library solution
  • 22 Best Free and Open Source Vim-Like Text Editors
  • Apache Cloudberry – massively parallel processing database
  • How to Turn Old SD Videos into HD With Vmake Video Enhancer
  • Herald – terminal-native email and calendar application
  • 27 Best Free and Open Source GUI Internet Radio Software
  • Wig – modal, Vim-like text editor
  • Dolt – version-controlled SQL database
  • 6 Useful Free and Open Source TUI Notes Apps

Desktops

9 Best Desktops
24 KDE Themes
33 KDE Widgets
42 GNOME Extensions
Pantheon, Trinity, LXDE

Archives

Related

Contact us
Link us
FAQ
Comment FAQ
ForFOSS.com
OSSBlog.org
Privacy Policy

© LinuxLinks 1998-2026: Designed by LinuxLinks.