Discover the Gods of Open Source
Curated collections of the best GitHub projects ranked by power, longevity, and community passion — not just stars.
Featured Projects
Most influential open source projects by impact
freeCodeCamp/freeCodeCamp
freeCodeCamp.org open-source codebase and curriculum
sindresorhus/awesome
Awesome lists about all kinds of interesting topics
sindresorhus/awesome
The original awesome list - curated lists about all kinds of interesting topics
public-apis/public-apis
A collective list of free APIs for development and design
jwasham/coding-interview-university
A complete computer science study plan to become a software engineer
kamranahmedse/developer-roadmap
Interactive roadmaps, guides and educational content for developers
donnemartin/system-design-primer
Learn how to design large-scale systems
facebook/react
The library for web and native user interfaces
vinta/awesome-python
An opinionated list of awesome Python frameworks, libraries, software and resources
practical-tutorials/project-based-learning
Curated list of project-based tutorials
awesome-selfhosted/awesome-selfhosted
A list of Free Software network services and web apps you can host yourself
vuejs/vue
The Progressive JavaScript Framework
Legendary Status
Core CategoriesThe most impactful open source projects organized by unique ranking metrics that go beyond simple star counts.
Foundations & Core Tools
12 projectsProjects that have survived 10+ years and power modern computing - languages, kernels, and essential infrastructure.
DevOps & Infrastructure
12 projectsContainer orchestration, infrastructure as code, monitoring, and deployment tools that power modern operations.
Security & Pentesting
12 projectsPenetration testing, vulnerability scanning, and cybersecurity tools. Use responsibly and ethically.
Community Favorites
12 projectsProjects with passionate communities - beloved editors, languages, and tools with devoted followings.
Awesome Lists
12 projectsCurated "awesome" lists - comprehensive collections of the best resources in every domain.
Domain Dominance
Specialized CategoriesProjects that dominate their respective domains — from AI/ML to web development.
AI & Machine Learning
6 projectsMachine learning frameworks, neural networks, and AI tools powering the future of technology.
Web Frameworks
6 projectsFrameworks that changed how we build software - React, Vue, Django, Rails, and more.
Privacy & Protection
6 projectsPrivacy-focused browsers, ad blockers, VPNs, and tools protecting your digital life.
Frontend & UI
6 projectsModern web development frameworks and tools for building beautiful, responsive websites.
Rising & Specialized
TrendingNewcomers making waves and specialized tools for specific workflows.
Developer Tools
6 projectsProductivity tools that supercharge your development workflow - terminals, editors, utilities.
Learning Resources
6 projectsEducational repositories, tutorials, interview prep, and courses for developers at all levels.
Fast Rising Stars
6 projectsHigh-quality newcomers rapidly gaining popularity - the next generation of must-know projects.
Automation & CI/CD
6 projectsBuild systems, continuous integration, and deployment automation for modern development.
Beginner Friendly
6 projectsProjects with good first issues and welcoming communities - perfect for new contributors.
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