Open Source Development Software
Development tools provide the environments and utilities needed to write, debug, and deploy software. These tools automate repetitive coding tasks and manage the lifecycle of applications through integrated editors, command line interfaces, and visual workflow builders. This type of software serves programmers and system architects who need to build custom logic or deploy AI agents. Self-hosting these apps ensures that source code, API keys, and internal build pipelines remain on private infrastructure rather than relying on external cloud platforms.
This page lists 203 open source tools in the Development category. The most popular are n8n, OpenCode and Visual Studio Code. Most use the MIT or Apache-2.0 license, and 144 offer an official Docker image.
Judge0
A sandboxed online code execution system for running untrusted code across multiple programming languages.
CodexMonitor
An orchestration interface for managing multiple Codex agents across local workspaces with integrated git and github controls.
Netcatty
A multi platform SSH client and terminal manager with integrated SFTP browsing and AI assistance.
Pulsar
A customizable text editor for developers that allows deep modification of the interface and core functionality.
HTTPie
A command line and desktop client for making HTTP requests and testing REST APIs via terminal.
golutra
Orchestrate multiple AI agents and CLI tools in a unified workspace for parallel task execution.
claude-devtools
Inspect session logs, tool calls, and token usage for Claude Code through a visual desktop interface.
Bknd
A lightweight backend as a service providing database management, authentication, media storage, and automated workflows.
OpnForm
A no-code form builder for creating data collection forms with custom logic, analytics, and third party integrations.
Microweber
A drag and drop website builder and content management system with integrated e-commerce capabilities.
Svix
A webhook service that manages deliverability, retries, and security for developers via a single API call.
Opengist
Self-hosted pastebin service that stores code snippets in a Git repository for versioned sharing.
Stoat
Self-hostable group chat with servers, channels, voice, and moderation tools built under EU privacy law.
Sshwifty
Access SSH and Telnet services directly from a web browser via a self hosted client.
LittleLink
A self-hosted link management page with branded buttons and themes that requires no frameworks or JavaScript.
Deepnote
A collaborative data notebook for analysts and scientists that integrates Python, SQL, and AI assistance.
undb
A no-code database and backend as a service for managing tables and generating RESTful APIs via SQLite.
Athas
A lightweight cross platform code editor with git integration, ai agents, and vim keybindings for developers.
Silex
A visual website builder for creating static sites with clean HTML and CSS output.
TileServer GL
Host and serve vector and raster map tiles with GL styles for various web and mobile clients.
Nodezator
A visual node editor for connecting Python functions to create parametric data flows and applications.
WailBrew
Manage Homebrew packages and casks on macOS through a graphical interface instead of the command line.
Grida
A 2D graphics engine and canvas editor for designing web applications with integrated database and CMS.
DockSTARTer
Simplify the installation and management of Docker containers through a guided command line interface.
SideX
A lightweight code editor that ports the Visual Studio Code workbench to the Tauri framework.
SQLPage
Build data centric user interfaces by transforming database queries into interactive websites using only SQL files.
DevMode for webOS TV
Manage developer mode or rooted webOS TV devices and install applications without using command line tools.
MarkFlowy
A lightweight markdown editor with integrated AI capabilities for content summarization and multi language translation.
Static Web Server
A cross-platform asynchronous web server designed for serving static files and assets with minimal resource overhead.
Anubias
A graphical user interface for building native mobile, desktop, and web applications using drag and drop.
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