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Automa is an open source browser extension for no-code browser automation: scrape data, fill forms, schedule tasks, and chain multi-step workflows without writing scripts. MIT licensed.
Hexabot is an open source chatbot framework with a visual flow editor, built-in NLU training, and multi-channel deployment, all running on your own infrastructure. MIT licensed.
Void is an open source AI code editor built on VS Code that routes AI requests directly to your chosen LLM provider, keeping code off third-party servers. A privacy-first alternative to Cursor.
Discourse is an open source forum and community discussion platform with real-time chat, AI-assisted moderation, and full data portability. GPL-2.0 licensed, self-host with Docker.
Rocket.Chat is a self-hosted team messaging platform with real-time chat, voice, video, and omnichannel customer support in one open source deployment. MIT licensed Community Edition; supports air-gapped networks.
Excalidraw is an open source collaborative whiteboard for sketching diagrams, wireframes, and brainstorms with a hand-drawn feel. MIT licensed, runs in the browser, with end-to-end encrypted collaboration and optional self-hosting.
Bluesky is a decentralized social network built on the open AT Protocol, where users own their identity and can carry their account to any compatible host. MIT licensed, with a self-hostable Personal Data Server.
Notesnook is an end-to-end encrypted, open source note-taking app with zero-knowledge sync across desktop, mobile, and web. GPL-3.0 licensed; self-host the sync server or use the hosted service.
Cap is an open source screen recorder and async video messaging tool for macOS and Windows, with custom S3 bucket support to keep recordings in your own cloud storage. AGPL-3.0 licensed.
Bolt.new is an AI-powered web app builder that generates, runs, and deploys full-stack applications from natural language prompts directly in the browser. Open source (bolt.diy); MIT licensed.
An open-source, local-first knowledge base that merges docs, whiteboards, and databases with AI, enabling versatile content creation.
