Directory
Software and Online Tools is the everyday toolbox of the directory. Linux and macOS software covers desktop apps, package sources, and utilities for both systems. Browser tools and extensions come next, with add-ons that change how pages look or work. Text and writing tools hold editors, grammar helpers, and formatting utilities, while text editors and formatting lists the code-focused editors and their plugins. System utilities covers disk, file, and maintenance tools, and media players and servers collect apps for playing and streaming your own files. File utilities, hardware and diagnostics, notes and knowledge management, PDF tools, and RSS readers fill out the rest of the list. Many entries are small projects from individual developers, so support and update schedules vary. Read the listing and check the licence before you install anything you plan to use at work.
OnlineOCR is an online optical character recognition service that converts images and PDF files to text. It supports formats such as JPG, PNG, GIF, JFIF, HEIC and PDF, and offers simple OCR as free raw text recognition alongside a premium OCR mode for tables, lists and headings. The site lists more than 100 languages for recognition.
Poedit helps clean, compare, sort, transform, count, or format text in the browser.
Presentator is an open-source design feedback and presentation platform. It supports leaving comments directly on designs, building clickable prototypes through annotations and hotspots, and sharing public or password-protected preview links. A Figma plugin exports designs, and the app can be used hosted or self-hosted.
Qtile is a full-featured, hackable tiling window manager written and configured in Python. It defines key bindings, groups, layouts and widgets such as a bar and prompt in its configuration, and supports switching virtual terminals on Wayland.
Remotly is remote desktop software for connecting to computers, with encoding, encryption and access control features. The site lists Pro, Admin, Support and Ultra-High Quality plans alongside a free option, with prices per user per month.
SilentNotes is an open source cross-platform note-taking app for Android and Windows. It uses a WYSIWYG editor with basic formatting, supports to-do lists and tags, and lets selected notes be protected with a password. Notes synchronize end-to-end encrypted between Android and Windows devices, and the app does not collect personal data and runs without ads.
StrawPoll is a web tool for creating instant, real-time polls and surveys. Polls can be created without signup, and results are shown live in pie chart or bar graph form. Bots and VPN users are blocked from voting by default, and polls run indefinitely unless a deadline is set. An API supports poll creation and result analysis, and integrations include webhooks and data export.
Vagrantup is a system utility for Windows, hardware checks, cleanup, process control, or desktop customization.
XNSMS is a storage, design, or frontend resource for mockups, assets, UI tools, or web search.
AnimeBox is a Linux, macOS, BSD, or Unix resource for tools, documentation, communities, or system workflows.
ASCII Today helps clean, compare, sort, transform, count, or format text in the browser.
BrowserBench.org hosts browser benchmarks. Speedometer measures the responsiveness of web applications and is maintained by major browser engine developers under an open governance model. JetStream 3.0 is a JavaScript and WebAssembly benchmark suite focused on advanced web applications. MotionMark tests browser graphics systems.
Convertio is a file utility for storage, cleanup, downloads, syncing, previews, or file management.
CoolBackgrounds is a web-based collection of tools for generating colorful background images suitable for use as blog and website visuals, desktop wallpapers, or mobile wallpapers. The platform currently offers tools for creating trianglify abstract triangle patterns, particle graphics, CSS gradients, gradient topography designs, and accessing images from Unsplash, with plans to add more tools over time.
DeviceTests is a technology website that offers guides, how-to articles, and computer tests for evaluating PC components, accessories, gadgets, and software, with the aim of helping users expand their technical knowledge across technology topics.
ej.uz helps open, check, secure, monitor, or manage URLs and website links.
E-Maculation is a site dedicated to emulation of the classic Macintosh computer on macOS, Windows and Linux, using emulators such as SheepShaver, Basilisk II, Mini vMac, Qemu and PearPC. It hosts a wiki with information about the emulators and setup guides, plus discussion and support forums.
Emby is a personal media server that organizes and streams the user's own videos, music, photos, and live TV to devices. It runs on a computer or NAS in the home network, and apps are available for TVs, phones, tablets, computers, and streaming devices. Users can create individual users and set parental controls.
A browser-based tool that converts ordinary text into lookalike Unicode characters for copying and pasting into social media posts and profiles. It offers a variety of font styles, works without downloads or installation, and is described as free. The site notes that screen readers cannot read the special characters and that some networks filter certain symbols.
FreshTomato is an open source firmware project based on Linux for routers with Broadcom chipsets, distributed under the GPL license. Its web interface offers features such as bandwidth monitoring, advanced QoS, access control, SSH/Telnet protocols, configurable buttons and LEDs, and OpenVPN server/client support.
gImageReader is a Gtk/Qt front-end to tesseract-ocr. It imports PDF documents and images from disk, scanning devices, clipboard and screenshots, can process multiple images and documents at once, and recognizes text as plain text or hOCR documents. Recognized text is shown next to the image and can be post-processed with spellchecking.
ihancer is an AI photo enhancer app that uses machine learning to enhance photo quality, upscale image resolution, restore old photos, and fix pixelated or blurry photos. Users import a photo from the gallery or camera, tap one button, and receive an improved image. The app can be downloaded for free on mobile devices.
Infinite Story is an application for reading and collaboratively writing interactive fiction, including branching, choose-your-own-adventure, CYOA and text adventures. The tool can also be used to create interactive workflows, menu prototypes and image adventures. Features include writing clans, image uploads, private stories, submission review, private messaging and room linking.
Katbin helps clean, compare, sort, transform, count, or format text in the browser.
