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Smatch – static analyser for C code

October 12, 2026 Steve Emms Programming

Smatch is a free and open source static analysis tool for C code with extensive checks designed for the Linux kernel.

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27 Best Free and Open Source Python Linter Tools

October 12, 2026 Eilidih Parris Programming, Roundup

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

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13 Best Free and Open Source Unified Modeling Language Tools

October 11, 2026 Steve Emms Programming, Roundup

Unified modelling software helps developers visualise, design and document software systems, their structures and interactions.

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oasdiff – OpenAPI validation and breaking change detection

October 11, 2026 Steve Emms CLI, Programming

oasdiff validates OpenAPI specifications, compares API changes, finds breaking changes, and generates reports for Linux and CI workflows.

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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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9 Best Free and Open Source Markdown Linter Tools

October 9, 2026 Eilidih Parris Programming, Roundup

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

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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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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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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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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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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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Coding

15 Best Free and Open Source Go Linter Tools

October 8, 2026 Eilidih Parris Programming, Roundup

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

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DevOps

PINCE – powerful GDB front-end and reverse engineering tool

October 7, 2026 Steve Emms GUI, Programming

PINCE is a feature-rich GDB front-end for debugging and reverse engineering with memory scanning, tracing and code injection.

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19 Best Free and Open Source Graphical Git Clients

October 7, 2026 Steve Emms Programming, Roundup

Git is one of a number of open source revision control systems available for Linux. We recommend the finest GUI-based tools.

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Coding

8 Best Free and Open Source Ruby Linter Tools

October 7, 2026 Eilidih Parris Programming, Roundup

A linter is a tool used in software development to analyze code for potential errors, stylistic issues, and adherence to coding standards

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Sherif – zero-config linter for JavaScript and TypeScript monorepos

October 6, 2026 Steve Emms Programming

Sherif is a fast zero-config linter for JavaScript and TypeScript monorepos, checking dependency consistency and workspace configuration.

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ESLint Markdown – lint Markdown with ESLint

October 6, 2026 Steve Emms Programming

ESLint Markdown brings native Markdown linting to ESLint with CommonMark and GFM support, configurable rules and fenced code processing.

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deno_lint – Rust crate for JavaScript and TypeScript linters

October 6, 2026 Steve Emms Programming

deno_lint is a Rust crate for building JavaScript and TypeScript linters, with built-in rules, diagnostics, fixes and configurable rule sets.

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Rufo – opinionated Ruby code formatter

October 6, 2026 Steve Emms CLI, Programming

Rufo is an opinionated Ruby formatter that preserves intentional alignment, supports editor integration, and checks formatting.

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alofmt – fast deterministic Ruby formatter

October 5, 2026 Steve Emms CLI, Programming

alofmt is a fast, deterministic Ruby formatter with parallel processing, configurable styling, strict checks and Prism parsing.

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