This repository provides a curated, actively maintained list of high-quality open-source projects across numerous categories, aiming to be a definitive resource for users seeking reliable and well-supported software. It targets developers, researchers, and power users looking for vetted open-source alternatives to proprietary solutions.

How It Works

The project began as a manually curated Markdown file but has evolved into a more automated system. Categories and applications are managed in JSON files, with Python scripts generating various lists. GitHub Actions automate updates and formatting. While automation handles statistics and identifying potentially abandoned projects, human curation remains central to selecting projects based on community engagement, long-term growth, and overall product quality, rather than solely relying on metrics like GitHub stars.

Quick Start & Requirements

This project is a list, not a runnable application. No installation or specific requirements are needed to view the content.

Highlighted Details

• Comprehensive categorization of over 500 open-source projects.
• Includes metadata such as platform compatibility, star counts, and project status.
• Utilizes a tagging system to denote project characteristics like security incidents, potential abandonment, and license restrictions.
• Actively maintained with a clear goal of providing a neutral, fact-based overview of the open-source landscape.

Maintenance & Community

The project is marked as "Active" and welcomes contributions. It is in its early stages (v0.5.2-beta), with ongoing development and refinement.

Licensing & Compatibility

The project is released under the MIT license, permitting commercial use and modification.

Limitations & Caveats

The project acknowledges that star counts are not a perfect metric for quality and that the list is not exhaustive, aiming for quality over quantity. Some projects may be removed if they become abandoned or closed-source.