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New resources: Week 43, 2026 (19–25 October)
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281 new resources were added to the directory between 19 October 2026 and 25 October 2026. They are listed below, newest first, grouped by the day they were added.
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Daily roundups for this week
The same tools, explained and grouped by topic, one article a day.
- 25 October 2026Best new self-hosted, design and web utility resources: 25 October
- 24 October 2026Best new developer, learning and open-source resources: 24 October
- 23 October 2026Best new design, open-source and AI video resources: 23 October
- 22 October 2026Best new design, developer and self-hosted resources: 22 October
- 21 October 2026Best new design, typography and learning resources: 21 October
- 20 October 2026Best new open-source, reading and design resources: 20 October
- 19 October 2026Best new self-hosted, research and design resources: 19 October
281 resources added in Week 43, 2026 (19–25 October)
40 new
2FAS AuthA free, open source two-factor authenticator with no account needed.Mobile App · Personal Productivity · Free
AlisonThousands of free online courses in work, tech and personal skills.Course · Learning · Free plan
Am I ResponsivePreview a website on desktop, laptop, tablet and phone at once.Web App · Workflows · Free
Boring AvatarsGenerate colourful SVG avatars from any username or email.Web App · Workflows · Free plan
BrowserlingTest websites in real browsers online without installing anything.Web App · Workflows · Free plan
Calibre-WebA clean web interface for browsing and reading your Calibre ebook library.Web App · Reading · Free
CodecademyInteractive coding courses you can start in the browser for free.Course · Learning · Free plan
Cool BackgroundsGenerate striking free backgrounds for blogs, websites and wallpapers.Web App · Brainstorming · Free
DashyA customisable start page that puts all your apps and links in one place.Web App · Organization · Free
DiceBearAn open source avatar library and free HTTP API with dozens of styles.Web App · Workflows · Free
Down for Everyone or Just MeCheck whether a website is down for everyone or only you.Website · Workflows · Free
EmojipediaThe emoji reference with meanings, versions and how each one looks.Website · Communication · Free
Epoch ConverterConvert Unix timestamps to human-readable dates and back again.Web App · Workflows · Free
FlatnotesA simple self-hosted notes app that stores everything as Markdown files.Web App · Note-Taking · Free
Fluent ReaderA modern desktop RSS reader that keeps your news feeds in one place.Desktop App · Reading · Free
Free Design ResourcesDaily freebies for designers, from fonts to mockups and UI kits.Website · Brainstorming · Free
Free Software DirectoryThe Free Software Foundation's catalogue of free and open source programs.Website · Research · Free
Grid GardenA playful game that teaches CSS grid layout by watering carrots.Web App · Learning · Free
GrocyA self-hosted app for groceries, chores and household planning.Web App · Organization · Free
HabitifyA cross-platform habit tracker with reminders, streaks and progress charts.Mobile App · Habit Building · Free plan
HashnodeA free blogging platform for developers with custom domains and Markdown.Web App · Writing · Free plan
HomeboxA simple home inventory app for tracking what you own and where it is.Web App · Organization · Free
HomepageA fast, highly customisable start page for your apps and services.Web App · Organization · Free
HTML Color CodesA free colour picker, chart and guide for HTML and CSS colours.Website · Brainstorming · Free
ImmichA fast, self-hosted home for all your photos and videos.Web App · File Management · Free
Instant Domain SearchCheck domain name availability as you type across hundreds of extensions.Web App · Brainstorming · Free
LibbyBorrow ebooks and audiobooks free from your local library.Mobile App · Reading · Free
LobstersA calm, invite-only link aggregator focused on computing.Community · Learning · Free
ManyPixelsA free gallery of customisable illustrations for any project.Website · Brainstorming · Free
MeisterTaskA Kanban-style task manager for teams with a generous free plan.Web App · Task Management · Free plan
MilanoteA visual board for organising notes, images, links and ideas in one place.Web App · Brainstorming · Free plan
MxToolboxFree DNS, MX, blacklist and email deliverability lookups.Web App · Email · Free plan
NamechkCheck if a username or domain is free across many sites at once.Web App · Brainstorming · Free
Qalculate!A powerful desktop calculator for maths, units and currency conversions.Desktop App · Personal Productivity · Free
Smashing MagazinePractical articles on web design, UX and front-end development since 2006.Blog · Learning · Free plan
Time.isExact, atomic-clock accurate time for any city or time zone.Website · Time Management · Free
TypingClubFree, step-by-step touch typing lessons that run in the browser.Web App · Learning · Free
VERTA free file converter that does most of its work in your browser.Web App · File Management · Free
WappalyzerSee which technologies any website is built with in one click.Browser Extension · Research · Free plan
WhatFontIsIdentify fonts from an image and find free or similar alternatives.Web App · Research · Free plan
40 new
anarlogA private AI meeting notepad that works without a bot in the call.Desktop App · Meetings · Free plan
Are.naA calm, ad-free platform for collecting and connecting ideas into channels.Web App · Knowledge Management · Free plan
Beaver Habit TrackerA simple self-hosted habit tracker that skips goals and streak pressure.Web App · Habit Building · Free plan
BentoPDFA privacy-first PDF toolkit that works entirely in your browser.Web App · File Management · Free
BundlephobiaCheck the size cost of any npm package before you install it.Web App · Research · Free
Can I EmailCheck which HTML and CSS features work in each email client.Website · Email · Free
ChatboxA desktop and mobile app for chatting with many AI models.AI Tool · AI Productivity · Free plan
Compiler ExplorerSee the assembly your code compiles to, right in the browser.Web App · Learning · Free
ConvertXConvert files between more than a thousand formats on your own server.Web App · File Management · Free
CSSBattlePractise CSS by recreating target images in as little code as possible.Web App · Learning · Free
Design ResourcesA curated directory of over 300 design tools and resources.Website · Research · Free
DEV CommunityA free, friendly community where developers write, share and learn.Community · Learning · Free
DevhintsShort, scannable cheatsheets for developer tools and languages.Website · Learning · Free
DrawSQLDesign and share database schema diagrams visually.Web App · Project Management · Free plan
Eloquent JavaScriptA free online book that teaches programming with modern JavaScript.Book · Learning · Free
Flexbox FroggyLearn CSS flexbox by guiding frogs to their lily pads.Web App · Learning · Free
Frontend MentorBuild real-world front-end projects from professional designs.Course · Learning · Free plan
HyperresearchTurn Claude Code or Codex into a deep research agent with citations.AI Tool · Research · Free
JSFiddleAn online playground for HTML, CSS and JavaScript snippets.Web App · Learning · Free plan
KanriAn offline Kanban board app with no account or internet needed.Desktop App · Task Management · Free
LifeAtAn immersive focus space with ambient scenes, sounds, timers and to-dos.Web App · Focus · Free plan
linkdingA minimal, fast bookmark manager you can host yourself.Web App · Organization · Free
mail-tester.comTest how spammy your email looks before you send it.Web App · Email · Free plan
Omni CalculatorThousands of free online calculators explained in plain language.Website · Decision Making · Free
OmniToolsEveryday image, PDF, text and video tools in one private web app.Web App · File Management · Free
Open DoodlesFree hand-drawn sketch illustrations by Pablo Stanley.Website · Workflows · Free
QOwnNotesA plain-text Markdown notepad and to-do manager for your desktop.Desktop App · Note-Taking · Free
QuickRef.MEClean quick-reference cheatsheets for languages, tools and editors.Website · Learning · Free
Resource BoyFree fonts, mockups, textures and graphic assets for designers.Website · Workflows · Free
SidebarThe five best design links, picked every weekday.Website · Learning · Free
Slides.comCreate and present web-based slide decks in the browser.Web App · Communication · Free plan
SlidoLive polls, quizzes and Q&A for meetings, classes and events.Web App · Meetings · Free plan
SmashSend large files with a link, no sign-up needed.Web App · File Management · Free plan
SQLBoltInteractive lessons that teach SQL right in your browser.Course · Learning · Free
SSL Labs Server TestGrade any website's HTTPS and TLS configuration for free.Web App · Research · Free
The Public Domain ReviewAn online journal of curious public domain art, books and film.Website · Reading · Free
transform.toolsConvert JSON, GraphQL, CSS and more into types, schemas and code.Web App · Workflows · Free
TweekA minimal weekly planner that shows your to-dos like a paper diary.Web App · Task Management · Free plan
Wheel of NamesSpin a customisable wheel to pick a random name or choice.Website · Decision Making · Free
WikipediaThe free encyclopedia anyone can read and edit.Website · Research · Free
41 new
AppsmithBuild internal tools and dashboards with drag-and-drop and a little code.No-Code Tool · Automation · Free
ASCIIFlowDraw simple diagrams and boxes in plain text, right in the browser.Web App · Brainstorming · Free
BlushMix and match customisable illustrations from independent artists around the world.Web App · Workflows · Free plan
BookStackA simple self-hosted wiki for team documentation.Web App · Knowledge Management · Free
Choose a LicensePlain-language help for picking an open-source licence for your project.Website · Decision Making · Free
ClipdropAI image tools for removing backgrounds, upscaling and cleaning up photos.AI Tool · AI Productivity · Free plan
CodropsFree web design tutorials, demos and creative coding experiments.Blog · Learning · Free
dbdiagram.ioDraw database diagrams by writing simple code instead of dragging boxes.Web App · Workflows · Free plan
DoclingTurn complex documents into structured text for AI and search.AI Tool · File Management · Free
F-DroidA catalogue of free and open-source apps for Android devices.Website · Research · Free
FramadateA free, ad-free way to find a meeting date or run a simple poll.Web App · Scheduling · Free
Full Stack OpenA free University of Helsinki course on modern web development.Course · Learning · Free
HiggsfieldAI video and image studio with cinematic camera moves and ready-made ad tools.AI Tool · AI Productivity · Paid but Affordable
HttpsterA hand-picked gallery of creative website designs for inspiration.Website · Brainstorming · Free
HulyProjects, chat, docs and planning in one open-source workspace.Web App · Project Management · Free
HypothesisHighlight and annotate any web page or PDF, privately or in groups.Browser Extension · Research · Free
JavaScript.infoA free modern JavaScript tutorial from the basics to advanced topics.Course · Learning · Free
KapwingAn online video editor with subtitles, resizing and AI tools.Web App · Workflows · Free plan
LogoipsumFree placeholder logos for mockups, wireframes and UI designs.Website · Workflows · Free
MarkItDownConvert PDFs, Office files and more into clean Markdown.AI Tool · File Management · Free
MentimeterAdd live polls, quizzes, word clouds and Q&A to your presentations.Web App · Meetings · Free plan
MindMeisterCollaborative online mind mapping for brainstorming and planning.Web App · Brainstorming · Free plan
MinifluxA fast, minimalist RSS reader you can host yourself.Web App · Reading · Free
MockarooGenerate realistic test data in CSV, JSON, SQL and Excel formats.Web App · Workflows · Free plan
MyBibCreate citations and bibliographies in APA, MLA, Harvard and more.Web App · Research · Free
NamelixGenerate short, brandable business names with AI and check domains.AI Tool · Brainstorming · Free
OllamaRun open AI models privately on your own computer.AI Tool · AI Productivity · Free
OneLookSearch many dictionaries at once and find words by meaning.Website · Writing · Free
opensource.buildersFind open-source alternatives to popular paid software, compared by feature.Website · Research · Free
OpenWhisprDictate text anywhere on your computer with private speech-to-text.Desktop App · Writing · Free
RANDOM.ORGTrue random numbers, list shufflers and draws based on atmospheric noise.Website · Decision Making · Free plan
ReadestA modern ebook reader with synced notes across all your devices.Desktop App · Reading · Free
readme.soBuild a clear README file quickly with ready-made sections.Web App · Writing · Free
SejdaEdit, merge, compress, sign and convert PDF files online.Web App · File Management · Free plan
Shields.ioFree status badges for READMEs, docs and project pages.Web App · Workflows · Free
StockSnapFree high-resolution stock photos released under the CC0 licence.Website · Workflows · Free
switching.softwareEthical, privacy-friendly alternatives to well-known software and services.Website · Research · Free
Tiny HelpersA directory of free single-purpose online tools for web developers.Website · Research · Free
urlscan.ioScan a suspicious link to see what the page loads and does.Web App · Research · Free plan
WakapiSee where your coding time goes with private, self-hosted stats.Web App · Time Management · Free
WordmarkPreview any word in all the fonts installed on your computer at once.Web App · Workflows · Free
40 new
Awesome IndieDiscover and launch indie products, with free launches every day.Website · Collaboration · Free plan
AwwwardsAward-winning website designs to browse for inspiration every day.Website · Brainstorming · Free
Cleanup.picturesRemove unwanted objects, people and text from photos in your browser.AI Tool · AI Productivity · Free plan
ClippyDraw CSS clip-path shapes visually and copy the code.Web App · Workflows · Free
CoggleMake collaborative mind maps and flowcharts in your browser.Web App · Brainstorming · Free plan
ColorBoxBuild accessible colour scales step by step with adjustable curves.Web App · Workflows · Free
Crontab.guruA quick editor that explains cron schedule expressions in plain English.Web App · Automation · Free
DittoA clipboard manager that remembers everything you copy on Windows.Desktop App · Personal Productivity · Free
DNS CheckerCheck DNS propagation from servers around the world in one place.Web App · Workflows · Free
DonetickShare recurring tasks and household chores with flexible schedules.Web App · Task Management · Free
DrawKitHand-drawn 2D and 3D illustrations, icons and animations for projects.Website · Workflows · Free plan
explainshellPaste a shell command and see what each part does.Web App · Learning · Free
Future ToolsMatt Wolfe's searchable directory of AI tools, sorted by task and price.Website · AI Productivity · Free
Google Dataset SearchSearch engine for public datasets from across the web.Website · Research · Free
GratisographyQuirky, high-resolution stock photos that are free to use.Website · Communication · Free
Hacker NewsY Combinator's community news site for tech, startups and Show HN launches.Community · Research · Free
Insight TimerA large free library of guided meditations, talks and sleep sounds.Mobile App · Focus · Free plan
KanbanFlowA kanban board with a built-in Pomodoro timer and time tracking.Web App · Task Management · Free plan
KopiaFast, encrypted backups of your files to local drives or the cloud.Desktop App · File Management · Free
Learn Git BranchingLearn Git through interactive, visual levels in your browser.Website · Learning · Free
LibreChatOne self-hosted chat interface for many AI models and agents.AI Tool · AI Productivity · Free
Lorem PicsumRandom placeholder photos for mockups, served from a simple URL.Website · Workflows · Free
MealieSelf-hosted recipe manager with meal plans and shopping lists.Web App · Organization · Free
MonicaA personal CRM to remember the details about the people you know.Web App · Organization · Free
Open LaunchA Product Hunt alternative with free daily launches.Website · Collaboration · Free plan
OpenAdaptTurn a task you show once into a repeatable automation.Automation Tool · Automation · Free
PageSpeed InsightsGoogle's free report on how fast a web page loads on mobile and desktop.Web App · Workflows · Free
PikaTurn plain screenshots into polished images and mockups in seconds.Web App · Workflows · Free plan
Rainy MoodEndless rain and thunder sounds for sleep, study and focus.Website · Focus · Free
Reactive ResumeBuild a polished, private resume for free in your browser.Web App · Writing · Free
Security HeadersGrade a website's HTTP security headers and see what is missing.Web App · Workflows · Free
SioyekA PDF reader built for textbooks and research papers.Desktop App · Reading · Free
TableConvertConvert tables between Excel, CSV, Markdown, JSON, SQL and more.Web App · Workflows · Free
TinyLaunchA launch platform where small products can be featured for free.Website · Collaboration · Free plan
UI ColorsGenerate a full Tailwind CSS colour scale from a single hex code.Web App · Workflows · Free
Untitled UIA large Figma UI kit and React component library with a free version.Website · Workflows · Free plan
VirusTotalScan suspicious files and links with dozens of antivirus engines at once.Web App · Workflows · Free
WallosTrack every subscription and recurring payment in one self-hosted app.Web App · Organization · Free
Webhook.siteGet an instant URL to inspect webhooks, HTTP requests and emails.Web App · Automation · Free plan
ZoteroBibBuild a bibliography in seconds without an account or software.Web App · Writing · Free
40 new
arXivFree, open-access preprints in science, maths and computing.Website · Research · Free
BGJarGenerate free SVG backgrounds for websites, blogs and apps.Web App · Workflows · Free
Bootstrap IconsOver 2,000 free, open-source icons from the Bootstrap team.Website · Workflows · Free
BrunoA fast, offline API client that saves requests as plain files.Desktop App · Workflows · Free
CSS GradientA free CSS gradient generator with ready-made examples.Web App · Workflows · Free
DuolingoBite-sized, game-like lessons for learning a new language.Mobile App · Learning · Free plan
edXOnline courses from leading universities, many free to audit.Course · Learning · Free plan
Feather IconsA small set of clean, open-source line icons for interfaces.Website · Workflows · Free
FeedlyFollow blogs, news sites and newsletters in one organised feed.Web App · Reading · Free plan
Firefox RelayEmail masks from Mozilla that keep your real address private.Browser Extension · Email · Free plan
FontPairCurated Google Font pairings you can preview with your own text.Website · Brainstorming · Free
Fonts In UseA searchable archive of typography in real-world design.Website · Research · Free
FontsourceSelf-host open-source fonts in your projects through npm packages.Website · Workflows · Free
Free Stuff DevA directory of free tools and services for developers.Website · Research · Free
FreesoundA collaborative library of Creative Commons sound effects and recordings.Website · Research · Free
GeoGebraFree maths apps for graphing, geometry, algebra and 3D.Web App · Learning · Free
Google ScholarSearch scholarly articles, theses, books and court opinions.Website · Research · Free
IceHide, rearrange and tidy the icons in your Mac menu bar.Mac App · Digital Minimalism · Free
JabRefCollect, organise and cite your research references in one library.Desktop App · Research · Free
jrnlA simple command-line journal for quick notes and daily logs.Desktop App · Note-Taking · Free
Karabiner-ElementsRemap any key on your Mac and build your own shortcuts.Mac App · Workflows · Free
KimaiSelf-hosted time tracking with timesheets, reports and invoices.Web App · Time Management · Free
LibriVoxFree public domain audiobooks read by volunteers.Website · Reading · Free
LordiconA large library of animated icons for websites, apps and videos.Website · Workflows · Free plan
MDN Web DocsMozilla's free reference and tutorials for HTML, CSS and JavaScript.Website · Learning · Free
MuzliA design inspiration feed for websites, apps and branding.Website · Research · Free
Neumorphism.ioGenerate soft, neumorphic CSS shadows with live previews.Web App · Workflows · Free
Old Book IllustrationsPublic domain illustrations scanned from old books.Website · Research · Free
PalettonA colour wheel tool for building balanced colour schemes.Web App · Brainstorming · Free
Privacy BadgerA free browser extension from the EFF that blocks invisible trackers.Browser Extension · Digital Minimalism · Free
rcloneCopy, sync and back up files across dozens of cloud storage services.Desktop App · File Management · Free
roadmap.shFree, community-made learning roadmaps for developer careers.Website · Learning · Free plan
Semantic ScholarAn AI-powered search engine for academic research papers.AI Tool · Research · Free
SimpleLoginOpen-source email aliases that protect your inbox from spam.Web App · Email · Free plan
TaskwarriorA fast, flexible to-do list you run from the command line.Desktop App · Task Management · Free
TypewolfFont inspiration and pairing ideas from real websites.Website · Research · Free plan
VelvetyneA foundry of free, open-source display fonts with character.Website · Workflows · Free
Wolfram|AlphaA computational knowledge engine that answers questions with data.AI Tool · Research · Free plan
Xournal++Take handwritten notes and annotate PDFs with a pen or tablet.Desktop App · Note-Taking · Free
zoxideA smarter cd command that jumps to the folders you use most.Desktop App · Workflows · Free
40 new
AI ValleyA curated directory of AI tools and ready-made prompts, updated daily.Website · AI Productivity · Free
AnimistaA library of ready-made CSS animations you can tweak and copy.Web App · Brainstorming · Free
AtuinSearchable, synced shell history that remembers every command you run.Desktop App · Workflows · Free
changedetection.ioGet alerts when a web page changes, from prices to new posts.Web App · Automation · Free
Class CentralA search engine and review site for online courses from top universities.Website · Learning · Free
ColormindAn AI colour palette generator that learns from photos, films and art.Web App · Brainstorming · Free
Dark ReaderA browser extension that adds a dark mode to almost any website.Browser Extension · Focus · Free
DeepLAn AI translator known for natural-sounding text and document translations.AI Tool · Writing · Free plan
DeskflowShare one keyboard and mouse across several computers on your desk.Desktop App · Workflows · Free
DesmosA free online graphing calculator for students, teachers and curious minds.Web App · Learning · Free
DoodleGroup polls that find a meeting time that suits everyone.Web App · Scheduling · Free plan
Ente AuthA free, open-source two-factor authenticator with encrypted backups.Mobile App · Personal Productivity · Free
European AlternativesFind European alternatives to popular digital services and cloud tools.Website · Research · Free
Fast.comA quick, ad-free internet speed test that starts as soon as it loads.Website · Remote Work · Free
FerdiumAll your messaging and work apps together in one desktop window.Desktop App · Communication · Free
FocusWriterA distraction-free word processor with a hide-away interface and daily goals.Desktop App · Writing · Free
Font SquirrelHand-picked free fonts that are licensed for commercial use.Website · Workflows · Free
GlanceA self-hosted dashboard that puts all your feeds on one page.Web App · Reading · Free
HumaaansMix-and-match illustrations of people, free for any project.Website · Brainstorming · Free
HyperUIFree, open-source Tailwind CSS components for marketing sites and apps.Website · Workflows · Free
InoreaderAn RSS reader for following blogs, news, newsletters and podcasts in one place.Web App · Reading · Free plan
MixkitFree stock videos, music, sound effects and video templates.Website · Research · Free
NetNewsWireA free, open-source RSS reader for Mac, iPhone and iPad.Desktop App · Reading · Free
NiniteInstall and update many popular Windows apps in one go.Website · Automation · Free plan
Notepad++A free, fast text and source code editor for Windows.Desktop App · Writing · Free
Pattern MonsterA free generator for seamless SVG patterns for backgrounds and branding.Web App · Brainstorming · Free
Privacy GuidesIndependent, nonprofit recommendations for privacy and security tools.Website · Research · Free
Public APIsA community-maintained list of free APIs, sorted by category.Website · Research · Free
scrcpyMirror and control your Android phone from your computer.Desktop App · Workflows · Free
selfh.stA directory and weekly newsletter for discovering self-hosted software.Website · Research · Free
Session BuddyA browser extension that saves, restores and organises your open tabs.Browser Extension · Organization · Free
SilverBulletA programmable Markdown notes app you host and open in your browser.Web App · Personal Knowledge Management · Free
Simple IconsFree SVG icons for over 3,000 popular brands and services.Website · Workflows · Free
SumatraPDFA small, fast reader for PDFs, e-books and comics on Windows.Windows App · Reading · Free
TOOOLS.designA hand-picked directory of design tools and resources, updated weekly.Website · Research · Free
tududiA calm, self-hosted task manager for tasks, projects, areas and notes.Web App · Task Management · Free
VentoyMake one bootable USB drive that holds many ISO files.Desktop App · File Management · Free
VimiumKeyboard shortcuts for browsing the web without reaching for the mouse.Browser Extension · Personal Productivity · Free
VocarooRecord your voice in the browser and share it with a link.Website · Communication · Free
Zen BrowserA calm, Firefox-based browser with vertical tabs, workspaces and split view.Desktop App · Focus · Free
40 new
AeroSpaceA keyboard-driven tiling window manager for macOS inspired by i3.Mac App · Workflows · Free
AlexandrieA self-hosted Markdown knowledge base that works offline on any device.Web App · Personal Knowledge Management · Free
AudioMassA free, open-source audio editor that runs in your browser.Web App · Workflows · Free
BlobmakerA free tool for generating random, organic SVG blob shapes.Web App · Brainstorming · Free
Bulk Resize PhotosA free, private image resizer that handles many photos at once.Web App · File Management · Free
Can I UseUp-to-date browser support tables for web features.Website · Research · Free
Checklist DesignFree best-practice checklists for designing pages, components and flows.Website · Workflows · Free
ConsensusAn AI search engine that answers questions using peer-reviewed research.AI Tool · Research · Free plan
daisyUIA free, open-source component library for Tailwind CSS.Framework · Workflows · Free
DevDocsDeveloper documentation for many languages in one fast, searchable place.Web App · Learning · Free
DocmostA self-hosted wiki for team docs with real-time editing and built-in diagrams.Web App · Knowledge Management · Free
ElicitAn AI research assistant for finding, summarising and comparing papers.AI Tool · Research · Free plan
FilesA modern file manager for Windows with tabs, dual panes and tags.Windows App · File Management · Free
FlowbiteAn open-source library of Tailwind CSS components, including interactive ones.Framework · Workflows · Free plan
FreshRSSA lightweight, self-hosted RSS reader that gathers every site you follow.Web App · Reading · Free
Get WavesA free generator for SVG wave shapes for websites and graphics.Web App · Brainstorming · Free
Gradient HuntA curated, daily-updated collection of colour gradients for design work.Website · Brainstorming · Free
HandyOffline speech-to-text that types what you say into any app.Desktop App · Writing · Free
Indie HackersA community where founders share how they build online businesses.Community · Learning · Free
Launching NextA long-running site that features new startups and side projects.Website · Research · Free plan
LeantimeGoal-focused project management for people who are not project managers.Web App · Project Management · Free
LinkwardenA self-hosted bookmark manager that saves a full copy of every page.Web App · Organization · Free
lofi.cafeFree lofi music streams for studying, working and relaxing.Website · Focus · Free
MeditoA non-profit meditation app that is free, with no ads or paywalls.Mobile App · Habit Building · Free
NoisliBackground sounds you can mix to help you focus, relax or sleep.Web App · Focus · Free plan
One Page LoveA gallery of one-page website designs, templates and resources.Website · Brainstorming · Free plan
Open CultureA free guide to online courses, audiobooks, films and ebooks.Website · Learning · Free
PeaZipA free, open-source file archiver that opens over 200 formats.Desktop App · File Management · Free
Peerlist LaunchpadA weekly launch board on Peerlist, the professional network for builders.Community · Research · Free
RealFaviconGeneratorA free generator for favicons and app icons that work on every platform.Web App · Workflows · Free
ResearchRabbitA free tool for mapping research papers, authors and citations visually.Web App · Research · Free plan
RnoteA handwriting and sketching app for notes, diagrams and PDF annotation.Desktop App · Note-Taking · Free
SideProjectorsA marketplace for showing, selling and buying side projects.Website · Research · Free plan
StretchlyA break reminder that nudges you to rest your eyes and stretch.Desktop App · Focus · Free
The Component GalleryA reference library of interface components drawn from real design systems.Website · Research · Free
TinEyeA reverse image search engine for finding where a picture appears online.Website · Research · Free plan
TutaEnd-to-end encrypted email and calendar with a free plan.Web App · Email · Free plan
UnpaywallA free browser extension that finds legal open-access copies of papers.Browser Extension · Research · Free
WebAIM Contrast CheckerA free checker for text and background colour contrast against WCAG.Web App · Workflows · Free
WhimsicalA visual workspace for flowcharts, wireframes, mind maps and docs.Web App · Brainstorming · Free plan
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