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23 Best Free and Open Source Linux Debuggers

November 1, 2026 Erik Karlsson Programming, Roundup

Debugging is the process of removing bugs. We recommend our favorite debuggers.

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Mitos – modal terminal text editor based on Helix

October 21, 2026 Steve Emms Documents, TUI

Mitos is a modal terminal text editor based on Helix, offering multiple selections, syntax awareness, language servers and debugging.

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Emacs

Emacs Kick – starter Emacs configuration for Vim and Neovim users

October 17, 2026 Steve Emms Documents

Emacs Kick is a starter configuration for Vim and Neovim users, combining familiar modal editing with modern Emacs development tools.

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Emacs

M-EMACS – extensive Emacs configuration for programming and daily work

October 16, 2026 Steve Emms Documents

M-EMACS is an extensive Emacs configuration for programming and daily work, combining package management, LSP, Org, terminals and more.

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clazy – Qt-oriented static code analyser

October 13, 2026 Steve Emms Programming

clazy is a Clang-based static code analyser providing specialised checks for C++ applications developed with Qt.

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Coccinelle – semantic program matching and transformation

October 13, 2026 Steve Emms Programming

Coccinelle is a free and open source program matching and transformation engine for analysing and modifying C source code.

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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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4 Best Free and Open Source PHP Code Formatters

September 29, 2026 Steve Emms Programming, Roundup

Explore the best free and open source tools for automatically formatting PHP source code and enforcing consistent coding styles.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Machine Learning

If AI Wrote Your Code, Just Say So

September 11, 2026 Scott Donaldson Blog

If AI plays a major role in developing open source software, users and contributors deserve to know. Transparency should include AI use.

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Linux: Software, Distros & Hardware

September 3, 2026 Steve Emms Hardware, Software

Explore Linux software, distributions, hardware, games, guides and open source alternatives, curated and reviewed by LinuxLinks.

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Issue Tracking

19 Best Free and Open Source Linux Issue Tracking Systems

August 31, 2026 Steve Emms Programming, Roundup, Web Apps

Issue tracking systems play an important role for any development project and collaborative venture whether open source or not.

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Mobile App Development

15 Best Free and Open Source Mobile Application Development Frameworks

August 25, 2026 Steve Emms Programming, Roundup, System Software

Mobile application development is the process by which software is created for handheld devices. Here’s our verdict.

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Coding

14 Best Free and Open Source Command-Line Python Application Development Tools

August 21, 2026 Steve Emms CLI, Programming, Roundup

Python comes with several different libraries that allow you to write a command line interface for your scripts.

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17 Useful Free and Open Source JavaScript Web Frameworks

August 19, 2026 Steve Emms Programming, Roundup, Web Apps

Our recommended free and open source JavaScript web frameworks.

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PDF

26 Best Free and Open Source PDF Development Libraries

August 16, 2026 Steve Emms Programming, Roundup

We pick the finest free and open source PDF libraries.

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Programming Tools for Kids

Top 12 Programming Tools for Kids

August 11, 2026 Eilidih Parris Education, Programming, Roundup

The art of programming is often perceived as being a difficult activity. Here are great free and open source tools to help kids start coding.

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DevOps

25 Best Free and Open Source Build Systems

August 10, 2026 Steve Emms Programming, Roundup

Build automation is the process of automating the creation of a software build and the associated processes.

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