Skip to content
LinuxLinks

LinuxLinks

Best Free Linux Software & Open Source Reviews

  • Software
  • Hardware
  • Reviews
  • Series
  • Search

Category: Programming

SuperHTML – HTML validator, formatter and language server

September 25, 2026 Steve Emms Programming

SuperHTML is an HTML validator, formatter and language server with specification-aware diagnostics, editor integration and command-line tools.

Read more

Tilia – formatter for Haskell source code

September 25, 2026 Steve Emms Programming

Tilia is a Haskell source code formatter with Cabal project awareness, precise fixity handling, CPP support and careful comment formatting.

Read more

djLint – HTML template formatter and linter

September 24, 2026 Steve Emms CLI, Programming

djLint is an HTML template formatter and linter for Django, Jinja, Twig and other template languages, with accessibility and style checks

Read more
Open Source Alternatives

Best Free and Open Source Alternatives to Google Cloud Build

September 23, 2026 Steve Emms Programming

Looking to replace Google Cloud Build? Explore the best free and open source alternatives for CI/CD, container builds and automation.

Read more
UML

OpenPonk – metamodeling platform and modeling workbench

September 23, 2026 Steve Emms GUI, Programming

OpenPonk is a Pharo-based metamodeling platform and modeling workbench supporting UML, BPMN, Petri nets, ER diagrams and other notations.

Read more

4 Best Free and Open Source Perl Linter Tools

September 23, 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.

Read more

8 Best Free and Open Source General Purpose Linter Tools

September 19, 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.

Read more

Best Free and Open Source Scala Linter Tools

September 18, 2026 Steve Emms Programming, Roundup

Discover useful free and open source linters for Scala that help find errors, enforce coding standards, and improve code quality.

Read more

slang – SystemVerilog compiler and language services

September 17, 2026 Steve Emms CLI, Programming

slang is a fast SystemVerilog compiler and analysis tool offering parsing, elaboration, linting, diagnostics, AST access and Python bindings.

Read more

Icarus Verilog – Verilog compiler and simulation system

September 17, 2026 Steve Emms CLI, Programming

Icarus Verilog is a compiler implementation for the Verilog hardware description language

Read more

4 Useful Free and Open Source Code Formatters for C#

September 16, 2026 Steve Emms Programming, Roundup

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

Read more

Verilator – SystemVerilog simulator and lint system

September 15, 2026 Steve Emms CLI, Programming

Verilator is a SystemVerilog simulator and lint system aimed at high-performance digital design verification.

Read more

svlint – configurable SystemVerilog linter

September 15, 2026 Steve Emms CLI, Programming

svlint is a configurable SystemVerilog linter with selectable rules, bundled rulesets, TOML configuration and editor integration through svls.

Read more

Verible – SystemVerilog parser, linter, formatter and language server

September 15, 2026 Steve Emms CLI, Programming

Verible is a suite of SystemVerilog developer tools providing style linting, formatting, parsing, project analysis and language server support.

Read more

pretty-php – opinionated PHP code formatter

September 14, 2026 Steve Emms CLI, Programming

pretty-php is a PHP code formatter with deterministic output, small diffs, style presets, equivalence checks, and CLI integration.

Read more

WartRemover – flexible Scala code linter

September 14, 2026 Steve Emms CLI, Programming

WartRemover is a flexible Scala linter that uses compiler plugins and configurable warts to reject unsafe, surprising or undesirable code.

Read more

perl-lsp – language server for Perl

September 14, 2026 Steve Emms Programming

perl-lsp is a Perl language server with type inference, completion, navigation, refactoring, diagnostics and command-line analysis tools.

Read more

Scapegoat – static code analysis for Scala

September 14, 2026 Steve Emms CLI, Programming

Scapegoat is a Scala static code analyser that flags bugs, questionable constructs and style problems through configurable compiler inspections.

Read more

Scalafix – refactoring and linting tool for Scala

September 13, 2026 Steve Emms CLI, Programming

Scalafix is a Scala refactoring and linting tool with syntactic and semantic rules for checking, rewriting and modernising source code.

Read more
Coding

Zarn – static security analysis for Perl applications

September 13, 2026 Steve Emms CLI, Programming

Zarn is a lightweight Perl static security analysis tool using AST inspection and taint tracking to identify possible vulnerabilities.

Read more

Posts pagination

«Previous Posts 1 2 3 4 5 … 82 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

  • Alex on Linux Will Never Succeed on the Desktop Until It Stops Expecting Users to Be Experts
  • ArchiveOS Team on ArchiveOS – beginner-friendly KDE Plasma Linux distribution
  • Ben Casemore on Linux Will Never Succeed on the Desktop Until It Stops Expecting Users to Be Experts
  • Bert on Linux Will Never Succeed on the Desktop Until It Stops Expecting Users to Be Experts
  • Sean Parsons on Linux Will Never Succeed on the Desktop Until It Stops Expecting Users to Be Experts
  • Sean Parsons on Linux Will Never Succeed on the Desktop Until It Stops Expecting Users to Be Experts
  • Steve Emms on LinuxLinks Is Changing – A Fresh Look and Updated Content
  • David on LinuxLinks Is Changing – A Fresh Look and Updated Content
  • Torin Doyle on LinuxLinks Is Changing – A Fresh Look and Updated Content
  • David on Linux Will Never Succeed on the Desktop Until It Stops Expecting Users to Be Experts

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.

Minisforum N5 Pro NAS – AMD
Beelink EQi 304 – Intel
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

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

  • Meet ONLYOFFICE Docs 10.0: new AI tools, modular apps, better PDF editing and security updates
  • Coccinelle – semantic program matching and transformation
  • Full Steam Ahead – import games from other launchers into Steam
  • Argon2 GUI – graphical password hashing and verification
  • PrismLinux – Arch-based Linux distribution with four desktop option
  • Serie – rich Git commit graph viewer
  • Lindows OS – Debian-based Linux distribution for Windows users
  • BOSGAME VTA-439 Mini PC Running Linux: Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands
  • 15 Best Free and Open Source Linux GUI File Encryption Tools
  • Best Free and Open Source Alternatives to Apple Home

Archives

Related

Contact us
Link us
FAQ
Comment FAQ
Privacy Policy

© LinuxLinks 1998-2026: Designed by LinuxLinks.