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    Talos Linux

    Talos Linux

    Talos Linux is a modern Linux distribution built for Kubernetes

    Talos Linux is Linux designed for Kubernetes – secure, immutable, and minimal. Supports cloud platforms, bare metal, and virtualization platforms. All system management is done via an API. No SSH, shell or console. Production-ready supports some of the largest Kubernetes clusters in the world. Open source project from the team at Sidero Labs.
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    Fishy Linux

    Fishy Linux

    Lightweight Debian Based Minimal LXQT Distro For Old Computers

    Fishy Linux is a fast and minimal Debian-based Linux distribution. It uses the lightweight and efficient LXQT desktop environment. Fishy Linux comes with broad hardware support and can be installed to disk using Debian Installer. Website: https://nixovena.org/fishy
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    Noid Linux

    Noid Linux

    A minimal, opinionated Void Linux spin.

    Noid Linux is my personal customization of Void Linux. It's tailored to my preferences and comes with a custom XBPS repository enabled out of the box.
    Downloads: 86 This Week
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    Retrobios

    Retrobios

    Complete BIOS and firmware packs for RetroArch, Batocera, Recalbox

    Retrobios is a low-level systems programming project focused on recreating or emulating BIOS-like functionality for legacy or experimental computing environments. It is designed to provide a minimal firmware layer that initializes hardware and prepares systems to boot, often used for educational purposes or retrocomputing experiments. The project likely explores how early computing systems managed hardware abstraction, memory initialization, and device communication before modern operating...
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    Deskflow

    Deskflow

    Share a single keyboard and mouse between multiple computers

    Deskflow is a lightweight productivity tool designed to streamline window and workspace management. It features hotkey-driven app launching, workspace switching, window snapping, search快捷启动, and minimal UI. Built with modern frameworks (likely Electron or Qt) and geared toward power users wanting efficient workflow control.
    Downloads: 318 This Week
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    CatOS-Minimal

    CatOS-Minimal

    An Operating System built on Minimalism

    An Operating System built on Minimalism
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    EndeavourOS-ISO

    EndeavourOS-ISO

    EndeavourOS ISO framework based on Arch-ISO

    EndeavourOS-ISO is the official installation image build system for EndeavourOS, a community-driven Arch Linux–based distribution that focuses on providing a minimal, flexible, and user-friendly Arch experience. The repository contains the scripts, configurations, and package selections required to generate the live ISO used to install the operating system, allowing developers and contributors to customize installation environments and desktop setups.
    Downloads: 346 This Week
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    Liya Linux

    Liya Linux

    Arch Linux based distribution aiming to be preconfigured.

    Liya Linux is a lightweight, Arch-based distribution designed for performance, simplicity, and customization. Built to cater to both beginners and advanced users, Liya Linux offers a streamlined experience with a user-friendly interface and a graphical software center for easy package management. Its rolling release model ensures access to the latest software, while its minimal design runs smoothly on a wide range of hardware, from older systems to modern machines. ...
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    Venom Linux

    Venom Linux

    Source based linux distribution

    Venom Linux is source based linux distribution build from scratch following KISS philosophy and targeting experienced users. https://codeberg.org/venomlinux
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    Downloads: 70 This Week
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    Log

    Log

    A minimal, colorful Go logging library

    Log is a minimal Go logging library from Charmbracelet focused on readable structured output. It provides leveled logging with a small API, making it easy to add useful logs without introducing a heavy dependency. The library emphasizes colorful, human-readable terminal output that works well during development and debugging. It is intended as a more polished alternative to Go’s standard log package while still staying lightweight. Developers can use it to produce structured messages with...
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    RustDesk

    RustDesk

    An open-source remote desktop, and alternative to TeamViewer

    RustDesk is a full-featured open source remote control alternative for self-hosting and security with minimal configuration. Desktop versions use Flutter or Sciter (deprecated) for GUI, this tutorial is for Sciter only, since it is easier and more friendly to start. Check out our CI for building Flutter version. You have full control of your data, with no concerns about security. You can use our rendezvous/relay server, or self-hosting, or write your own rendezvous/relay server.
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    walk

    walk

    Terminal file manager

    walk is a lightweight command-line tool designed to enhance file system navigation by providing a faster and more interactive way to browse directories directly from the terminal. Instead of relying on traditional commands like cd and ls, Walk introduces a more visual and intuitive interface that allows users to traverse file structures efficiently. It is particularly useful for developers who spend significant time in terminal environments and want to streamline their workflow. The tool...
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    winbox-mac

    winbox-mac

    MikroTik Winbox bundled into macOS app with Wine

    winbox-mac is MikroTik Winbox bundled into the macOS app with Wine. Wine is compiled by Gcenx with a minimal set of dependencies. Icon is provided by Lucas di Lucca. This is not an official MikroTik build and is not related to Mikrotik in any way.
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    Maomaowm

    Maomaowm

    wayland compositor base wlroots and scenefx(dwl but no suckless)

    maomaowm is a minimal yet smooth Wayland compositor in Rust, featuring animated tiling layouts and low resource usage. Aimed for performance on older hardware, it supports multi-monitor setups and is available via NixOS and Arch Linux. Users praise its fluidity even on decade-old laptops.
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    Omarchy

    Omarchy

    Beautiful, Modern & Opinionated Linux

    Omarchy is a modern, opinionated Linux distribution designed to deliver a clean, fast, and aesthetically refined desktop experience. Created with a strong focus on simplicity and usability, it provides a curated environment that minimizes configuration overhead for users. The system emphasizes performance and thoughtful defaults, making it suitable for developers, creators, and everyday users alike. Omarchy combines a visually polished interface with a streamlined workflow to enhance...
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    minimal-system-rescue

    minimal-system-rescue

    minimal arch based rescue system

    minimal-system-rescue minmal-system-rescue-2.0 now you don't need to cd to find the menu.sh still fit on a cd-r , and has a refined menu
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    Typhoon

    Typhoon

    Minimal and free Kubernetes distribution with Terraform

    Typhoon is a minimal and free Kubernetes distribution. Minimal, stable base Kubernetes distribution. Declarative infrastructure and configuration. Free (freedom and cost) and privacy-respecting. Practical for labs, datacenters, and clouds. Typhoon distributes upstream Kubernetes, architectural conventions, and cluster addons, much like a GNU/Linux distribution provides the Linux kernel and userspace components.
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    ludo

    ludo

    A libretro frontend written in golang

    Ludo is a user-friendly, lightweight frontend for the libretro ecosystem, designed to make retro game emulation simple and accessible. Unlike more complex frontends like RetroArch, Ludo emphasizes minimalism and ease of use, offering a plug-and-play experience with clean navigation and fast loading times. It supports multiple libretro cores, handles gamepad input automatically, and works across platforms with a native UI. Ludo is ideal for users who want to enjoy retro games with minimal...
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    CoolPotOS

    CoolPotOS

    CoolPotOS for ia32 / amd64

    CoolPotOS is a small, hobbyist operating system designed to be minimal and educational, offering the most basic kernel capabilities while remaining accessible to beginners. Written in C and Assembly, it focuses on bootstrapping, kernel entry, and simple console output. Though in early stages, CoolPotOS showcases the boot process, memory segmentation, and essential CPU features, serving as a great learning resource for those new to operating system internals.
    Downloads: 3 This Week
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    SkiffOS

    SkiffOS

    Any Linux distribution, anywhere

    SkiffOS is a lightweight, containerized operating system optimized for embedded systems, edge devices, and single-board computers like the Raspberry Pi. It integrates Buildroot and Docker to create minimal, reproducible OS images that boot directly into a containerized user environment. SkiffOS supports running full Linux distros or custom applications in containers, providing both performance and modularity. It’s ideal for IoT deployments, secure kiosk systems, and remote-controlled appliances.
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    TodoApp

    TodoApp

    Todo application with ASP.NET Core Blazor WASM, Minimal APIs

    TodoApp is a reference todo application demonstrating a modern full-stack web architecture. Its front end uses a browser-based WebAssembly application, while the backend exposes REST endpoints through Minimal APIs. An object-relational mapper and SQLite provide persistent data storage, with built-in orchestration tooling coordinating application services and dependencies. Authentication examples include identity management, cookies, bearer tokens, and optional social sign-in providers. A...
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    AgentGuard

    AgentGuard

    AgentGuard is a firewall for AI agents

    AgentGuard is a real-time protection layer designed to safeguard AI agents and applications from runaway execution, excessive costs, and unsafe behavior during interaction with large language model APIs. It works by intercepting API calls made by an AI system and continuously monitoring usage, including token consumption and associated costs, allowing developers to enforce strict budget limits. When predefined thresholds are reached, the system can automatically halt execution, trigger...
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    Sol

    Sol

    MacOS launcher & command palette

    Sol is an open source app launcher, focused on ease of use and speed. It has minimal configuration and runs natively.
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    RISC-V sandboxing library

    RISC-V sandboxing library

    The fastest RISC-V sandbox

    RISC-V sandboxing library is a high-performance, ultra-low-latency RISC-V userspace emulator library written in modern C++, designed for embedding and sandboxing applications. Unlike full-system emulators, it focuses specifically on executing user-space programs, making it ideal for scenarios such as sandboxed execution, scripting engines, and high-performance server environments. The library is engineered to achieve extremely fast startup and execution times, with the ability to run large...
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    i2pd

    i2pd

    I2P: End-to-End encrypted and anonymous Internet

    i2pd (I2P Daemon) is a lightweight, full-featured C++ implementation of the I2P (Invisible Internet Project) protocol, designed for enabling anonymous, encrypted, and censorship-resistant communication. It functions as a router node in the I2P network, supporting services like anonymous websites (eepsites), email, file sharing, and secure messaging. i2pd is designed to be resource-efficient and suitable for running on embedded systems or routers while maintaining compatibility with the wider...
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