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m3u
Live Source
The m3u project is a personal collection and integration of IPTV playlist sources, maintained as a hobby with casual updates. It aggregates streaming sources into .m3u files that can be subscribed to directly in various media players across platforms. The repository provides both simplified and full versions of playlist files, including dedicated lists for live streams and customizable options for users who want personalized M3U configurations. It emphasizes accessibility by offering multiple subscription addresses and supporting IPv6 sources. The project also suggests compatible software players for iOS, Android, Windows, and smart TVs, ensuring that users can easily set up and play live streams. While updates are “as time allows,” the repository has become a popular community-driven resource for IPTV enthusiasts who want quick access to organized streaming content. -
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Nerd Fonts
Iconic font aggregator, collection, & patcher. 3,600+ icons
Nerd Fonts patches developer targeted fonts with a high number of glyphs (icons). Specifically to add a high number of extra glyphs from popular ‘iconic fonts’ such as Font Awesome, Devicons, Octicons, and others. 50+ patched and ready-to-use programming fonts. 3600+ icons combined from popular sets. Iconic font aggregator, collection, & patcher. 3,600+ icons, 50+ patched fonts: Hack, Source Code Pro, more. Glyph collections: Font Awesome, Material Design Icons, Octicons, & more. Nerd Fonts takes popular programming fonts and adds a bunch of Glyphs. There is also a font patcher available if your desired font isn't already patched. For more high-level information see the wiki. Includes an option to create Monospaced (fixed-pitch, fixed-width) or double-width (non-monospaced) glyphs. -
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EmojiOne Color SVGinOT Font
EmojiOne Color SVGinOT Font
A color and B&W emoji SVGinOT font built from EmojiOne artwork with support for ZWJ, skin tone diversity and country flags. The font works in all operating systems, but will currently only show color emoji in Firefox, Thunderbird, Photoshop CC 2017, and Windows Edge V38.14393+. This is not a limitation of the font, but of the operating systems and applications. Regular B&W outline emoji are included for backward/fallback compatibility. SVG in Open Type is a standard by Adobe and Mozilla for color OpenType and Open Font Format fonts. It allows font creators to embed complete SVG files within a font enabling full color and even animations. There are more details in the SVGinOT proposal and the OpenType SVG table specifications. The default serif, sans-serif and monospace font for most Linux distributions is DejaVu. DejaVu includes a wide range of symbols that override the EmojiOne Color characters. -
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Shaderc
A collection of tools, libraries, and tests for Vulkan shader
Shaderc is a collection of tools and libraries for compiling shaders—small programs that run on GPUs—into SPIR-V, the intermediate representation used by the Vulkan graphics API. It provides both a command-line tool (glslc) and a C/C++ library (libshaderc) that wrap the functionality of glslang (the Khronos reference compiler for GLSL) and SPIRV-Tools to deliver a modern, scriptable, and efficient shader compilation workflow. The glslc compiler offers a GCC/Clang-like interface for building GLSL and HLSL shaders, making it easy to integrate into existing build systems. Meanwhile, libshaderc exposes a stable API that allows developers to programmatically compile shader strings into SPIR-V modules within graphics engines and tools. Shaderc supports advanced features such as file inclusion (#include), concurrency, and cross-platform builds, and it maintains backward compatibility for long-term projects. -
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Twitter Color Emoji SVGinOT Font
Twitter Unicode 13.1 emoji color OpenType-SVG font
A color and B&W emoji SVG-OpenType / SVGinOT font built from the Twitter Emoji for Everyone artwork with support for ZWJ, skin tone diversity and country flags. The font works in all operating systems, but will currently only show color emoji in Firefox, Thunderbird, Photoshop CC 2017+, and Windows Edge V38.14393+. This is not a limitation of the font, but of the operating systems and applications. Why doesn't it work on Chrome? Regular B&W outline emoji are included for backwards/fallback compatibility. SVG in Open Type is a standard by Adobe and Mozilla for color OpenType and Open Font Format fonts. It allows font creators to embed complete SVG files within a font enabling full color and even animations. There are more details in the SVGinOT proposal and the OpenType SVG table specifications. -
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Pure Bash Bible
A collection of pure bash alternatives to external processes
pure-bash-bible is a collection of pure Bash scripting techniques that demonstrate how to accomplish common and complex tasks using only built-in Bash features. Its goal is to reduce reliance on external tools like sed, awk, or grep, which can slow down scripts and add unnecessary dependencies. The project is organized as a reference book of function-based code snippets, each showcasing practical solutions for string manipulation, text processing, file operations, and more. By relying exclusively on Bash built-ins, these methods can make scripts faster, more portable, and easier to maintain. Every snippet is linted with shellcheck, and many have accompanying tests, ensuring correctness and usability. The project is not only a coding resource but also an educational tool for Bash users who want to better understand the full power of the language. -
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Movies for Hackers
A curated list of movies every hacker & cyberpunk must watch
Movies For Hackers is a community-curated collection of films and TV shows selected for people interested in hacking, cyberpunk culture, and tech-driven stories. The list groups entries by genre—thrillers, science fiction, action, documentaries—and includes year, genre, and IMDb ratings so readers can quickly compare titles. It provides both a readable README and a sortable web view for browsing the collection more easily. The repository also includes guidance for contributors and a small script to help work with the list, encouraging community additions and updates under a CC0-1.0 license. The selection highlights movies that explore themes of security, privacy, code, networks, and the social impact of technology, useful for entertainment and cultural context for technologists. Because it’s a plain-text, cross-platform resource, anyone can fork the list, propose additions, or reuse the dataset in their own tooling. -
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Public APIs
A collective list of free APIs
public-apis is a collaboratively maintained repository that provides an extensive, categorized list of publicly available APIs for developers. Curated by community contributors and the team at APILayer, it serves as a centralized resource for discovering APIs across a wide range of domains, including data, machine learning, weather, entertainment, and finance. The project aims to make API exploration and integration more accessible by offering a single, organized index of open and free-to-use APIs. Developers can leverage this list to enhance their products, prototypes, or research projects without the need to build data sources from scratch. The repository’s open nature encourages contributions, allowing anyone to submit new APIs or updates through pull requests. Over time, public-apis has evolved into a trusted and frequently updated reference point within the developer community. It also provides an active community space, including a Discord server. -
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General
The official registry of general Julia packages
General is the default package registry for the Julia programming language, providing the foundation for Julia’s package manager, Pkg.jl. It stores essential information about packages, including versions, dependencies, and compatibility constraints, and serves as the central hub for the Julia package ecosystem. The registry is open to all and makes it easy for developers and researchers to access, install, and share packages across a wide range of domains. New packages and updates are added through pull requests, often automated via Registrator.jl, with qualifying requests merged automatically while others undergo manual review. The system also integrates with TagBot to automate tagging of package releases once registered. By maintaining clear rules for licensing and contribution, General ensures a reliable and transparent process for managing Julia’s open source package ecosystem. -
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Plymouth Themes
A huge collection (80+) of Plymouth themes ported from Android
A big collection of Plymouth themes, ported from Android bootanimation. Plymouth is a project from Fedora and now listed among the freedesktop.org's official resources providing a flicker-free graphical boot process. It relies on kernel mode setting (KMS) to set the native resolution of the display as early as possible, then provides an eye-candy splash screen leading all the way up to the login manager. -
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OpenTelemetry Collector distributions
OpenTelemetry Collector Official Releases
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cnn-for-image-retrieval is a research-oriented project that demonstrates the use of convolutional neural networks (CNNs) for image retrieval tasks. The repository provides implementations of CNN-based methods to extract feature representations from images and use them for similarity-based retrieval. It focuses on applying deep learning techniques to improve upon traditional handcrafted descriptors by learning features directly from data. The code includes training and evaluation scripts that can be adapted for custom datasets, making it useful for experimenting with retrieval systems in computer vision. By leveraging CNN architectures, the project showcases how learned embeddings can capture semantic similarity across varied images. This resource serves as both an educational reference and a foundation for further exploration in image retrieval research.
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DO180-apps
DO180 Repository for Sample Applications
DO180-apps is an open source repository maintained by Red Hat Training that provides sample applications for the DO180 course, which focuses on container basics using Red Hat OpenShift. The repository includes multiple small applications written in different languages, such as Node.js, PHP, and simple front-end examples, designed to demonstrate containerization, deployment, and scaling on OpenShift. Learners use these apps to practice building, deploying, and managing workloads in a containerized environment. Each example is lightweight and structured to highlight specific OpenShift capabilities without unnecessary complexity. The repository plays a key role in hands-on labs and exercises for container training. -
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Public Image Mirror
Many images are hosted overseas, such as GCR
The DaoCloud Public Image Mirror project provides a stable and efficient container image acceleration service designed to improve download speeds in regions where access to global registries is slow, such as China. Many popular registries like Docker Hub, GCR, and GHCR are located overseas, often causing significant delays when pulling images. This project solves the problem by offering mirrored registries with consistent image hashes and real-time synchronization. It uses a lazy-loading mechanism, caching image layers in third-party object storage, ensuring that frequently used images are delivered faster. The system is simple to use, requiring only a prefix replacement to pull images from the mirror instead of the original registry. By reducing latency and improving reliability, the service supports developers in accelerating Kubernetes, Docker, Containerd, and AI model image downloads in production environments. -
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Replica Dataset
High-fidelity indoor 3D dataset for AI simulation and robotics
Replica Dataset is a high-quality 3D dataset of realistic indoor environments designed to advance research in computer vision, robotics, and embodied AI. Developed by Facebook Research (now Meta AI), it features accurate geometric reconstructions, high-resolution and high dynamic range textures, and comprehensive semantic annotations. Each environment contains detailed models of real-world spaces, including rooms, furniture, glass, and mirror surfaces. The dataset also provides semantic and instance segmentations, planar decomposition, and navigation meshes, making it highly suitable for simulation, visual perception, and autonomous navigation tasks. Replica integrates seamlessly with AI Habitat, Meta’s framework for embodied AI training, enabling large-scale agent simulation and photorealistic rendering for reinforcement learning and robotics. Researchers can use Replica’s ReplicaViewer to interactively explore the 3D scenes. -
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Ansible Examples
A few starter examples of ansible playbooks, to show features
This repository collects practical, real-world examples of using Ansible to automate infrastructure, deployments, and configurations. Each directory demonstrates a specific use case—ranging from setting up web servers, load balancers, and databases to orchestrating multi-tier applications in cloud environments. The examples highlight common Ansible practices such as organizing inventories, writing reusable playbooks, using roles, and handling variables and templates. They’re designed to be adapted directly into your own infrastructure or to serve as reference blueprints when learning how to structure automation projects. Whether you’re managing a handful of servers or deploying at scale, this repo provides starting points that illustrate how Ansible can streamline repetitive operational tasks. -
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CityHash
Automatically exported from Google code CityHash
CityHash is a family of non-cryptographic hash functions optimized for extremely fast and high-quality hashing of strings on modern CPUs. Developed by Google, it is implemented in C++ and designed to efficiently handle both short and long inputs using techniques such as mixing operations and CPU-specific optimizations. CityHash offers multiple hash sizes—32-bit, 64-bit, 128-bit, and 256-bit variants—with the CRC-based versions leveraging hardware acceleration on CPUs that support SSE4.2 CRC32 instructions. The library emphasizes hashing performance and uniformity rather than cryptographic security, making it ideal for use in data structures like hash tables and distributed systems requiring rapid key lookups. CityHash has been rigorously tested using tools like SMHasher to ensure high-quality mixing and collision resistance across a wide range of inputs. Its speed and portability have made it a popular choice for developers needing dependable, lightweight hash functions. -
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CodeGuide
This repository is a collection of the author, Xiao Fuge
CodeGuide is a curated collection of Java development resources built from years of real-world engineering experience by the author, who has worked extensively in large-scale internet companies. The project serves as a structured and comprehensive learning path for developers who want to strengthen their understanding of Java fundamentals and core programming practices. It includes detailed explanations of design patterns, source code analysis, frameworks, algorithms, and real-world project cases. The repository emphasizes practical coding skills, providing examples that can be directly applied in professional software engineering. It also functions as a guide for both junior developers who want to grow into architects and experienced engineers who seek deeper mastery of system design. By combining educational material with hands-on examples, CodeGuide bridges the gap between theoretical learning and practical application in enterprise-level Java development. -
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Distributions
NodeSource Node.js Binary Distributions
distributions is NodeSource’s repository for maintaining installation scripts and binary distributions of Node.js for Linux systems. It provides a reliable way to install and manage Node.js across multiple distributions and versions, including Debian, Ubuntu, Fedora, CentOS, and Enterprise Linux derivatives. The repository contains setup scripts that configure system repositories and allow users to install Node.js using their package manager, ensuring they always receive secure and up-to-date builds. This project is especially useful for developers and system administrators who need a consistent, trusted source of Node.js binaries beyond what is included in default OS repositories. By streamlining the installation process, it saves time and reduces the complexity of managing different Node.js versions across environments. The repository is actively updated to track new Node.js releases and long-term support (LTS) schedules. -
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Docker PHP Extension Installer
Easily install PHP extensions in Docker containers
Docker PHP Extension Installer is a tool designed to simplify the installation of PHP extensions in Docker environments. It automates the process of finding, downloading, and configuring PHP extensions, significantly reducing the complexity of setting up Docker containers for PHP applications. The tool supports a wide range of extensions and is compatible with official PHP Docker images, making it ideal for developers who need to quickly deploy PHP environments with custom extensions. -
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Learning-SICP
Collection of Chinese cultural projects and course learning materials
Learning-SICP is a community project that localizes the MIT course “Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs” (SICP) and curates complementary study materials for learners, especially Chinese-speaking Scheme/Lisp students. It focuses on translating the official lecture subtitles into Chinese while preserving the original English content for reference, providing an approachable path to a classic foundational course in computer science. The repository organizes translated subtitles, lecture indices, and supporting documents so learners can follow along with the full video series and consult the book and related readings as they study. Beyond subtitles, it aggregates links to the SICP text, environment setup guides, extended exercises, and FAQ resources to smooth first-time setup and deepen understanding of the material. -
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LeetCode Master
About "Code Thoughts" LeetCode Practice Guide: 200 classic questions
leetcode-master is a comprehensive collection of LeetCode solutions written in C++ and organized as a structured learning path for coding interview preparation. The repository contains detailed explanations, categorized problem sets, and step-by-step reasoning behind solutions, making it an effective study companion for developers preparing for technical interviews. Problems are grouped by topic—such as arrays, linked lists, dynamic programming, greedy algorithms, and graph theory—so learners can focus on specific areas systematically. Each solution is accompanied by clear commentary to explain the thought process, algorithm design, and complexity analysis. The project is continuously updated and widely used by learners as both a reference and a roadmap to progress from beginner to advanced LeetCode practice. With its thorough coverage and educational style, leetcode-master helps programmers build strong problem-solving skills and confidence for competitive programming. -
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Terminals Are Sexy
A curated list of Terminal frameworks, plugins & resources
This repository is a curated, community-driven collection of tools, tips, themes, and resources that make working in the terminal more productive and enjoyable. It pulls together high-quality links to terminal emulators, shells, prompts, plugins, fonts, color schemes, and command-line utilities, alongside learning materials for sharpening everyday CLI skills. The list favors practical, well-maintained projects and is organized so you can quickly discover alternatives for common tasks (navigation, search, networking, monitoring, text processing, and more). It also points to customization ideas—prompts, themes, and fonts—that help you craft a clear, legible, and pleasant environment. Because it’s a living list, contributions are encouraged, keeping entries current as tools evolve. If you spend time in a terminal—whether writing code, administering systems, or just automating chores—this is a single, convenient place to find better defaults and new favorites. -
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NSync
nsync is a C library that exports various synchronization primitives
nsync is a portable C library that provides a collection of advanced synchronization primitives designed to facilitate safe and efficient multithreaded programming. It offers reader-writer locks, condition variables, run-once initialization, waitable counters, and waitable bits for coordination and cancellation between threads. Unlike traditional pthreads-based synchronization, nsync introduces conditional critical sections, allowing developers to wait for arbitrary conditions without explicit signaling or complex loop-based logic. This approach simplifies concurrency management and often improves readability and maintainability of multithreaded code. The library emphasizes efficiency, with locks and condition variables occupying minimal memory and supporting cancellation mechanisms through nsync_note objects rather than thread-level cancellation. Designed with portability and performance in mind, nsync can be compiled on Unix-like systems and Windows using a C90 compiler. -
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Proxmox
Proxmox VE Helper-Scripts
Proxmox VE Helper-Scripts is a community-driven collection of scripts designed to simplify the deployment and management of containers and virtual machines in Proxmox Virtual Environment (VE). These scripts provide an interactive setup process where users can choose between basic configurations that follow defaults or advanced configurations that allow for detailed customization. By automating repetitive and complex tasks, the project helps homelab enthusiasts, self-hosters, and system administrators save time while ensuring consistency in their Proxmox environments. Users can quickly spin up Linux containers (LXC) or full VMs with tailored options, making the project valuable for both newcomers and experienced Proxmox users. Though the repository has been archived, its development continues at a new community home, ensuring the scripts remain actively maintained.
