Dev Tools

A list of tools for developers.

Operating Systems

• antiX Linux - A lightweight, systemd-free Linux distribution.
• Arch Linux - A rolling-release Linux distribution.
• Arduino - An open-source electronics platform.
• Fedora Linux - A community-driven Linux distribution.
• FreeBSD - An open-source operating system for various platforms.
• Linux Mint - A user-friendly Linux distribution.
• NixOS Linux - A declarative Linux distribution.
• Pop!_OS Linux - A Linux distribution for creators.
• Raspberry Pi - A series of small single-board computers.
• Ubuntu Linux - A popular Linux distribution.
• Windows - Microsoft's operating system.

Web Browsers

• Brave - A privacy-focused web browser.
• DuckDuckGo - A privacy-focused search engine.
• Epic - A privacy-focused web browser.
• Firefox - A widely-used web browser.
• Google Chrome - A popular web browser.
• Internet Explorer - Microsoft's legacy web browser.
• Microsoft Edge - Microsoft's modern web browser.
• Opera - A web browser with built-in features.
• Safari - Apple's web browser.
• Tor - A privacy-focused web browser.
• Vivaldi - A highly customizable web browser.

Package Managers

• cargo - The package manager for Rust.
• chocolatey - A package manager for Windows.
• go - The package manager for Go.
• gow - A lightweight alternative to Cygwin on Windows.
• npm - The package manager for Node.js.
• nvm - Node version manager.
• pip - The package manager for Python.
• scoop - A general package manager for Windows.
• winget - A command-line package manager for Windows.
• yarn - A package manager for JavaScript.

Languages and Runtimes

• .NET Runtime (C#, F#, VB.NET) - .NET runtime environment for C#, F#, and VB.NET.
• .NET SDK (C#, F#, VB.NET) - .NET Software Development Kit for C#, F#, and VB.NET.
• AssemblyScript - A subset of TypeScript that compiles to WebAssembly.
• Bash - The GNU Bourne-Again Shell.
• D - The D programming language.
• Dart - A language optimized for building web, desktop, and mobile apps.
• Elixir - A dynamic, functional language designed for building scalable and maintainable applications.
• Elm - A functional programming language for front-end web development.
• Erlang - A programming language designed for concurrent and distributed systems.
• GCC - Classic C, C++, and Objective-C compiler for many platforms.
• Go - An open-source programming language that makes it easy to build efficient and reliable software.
• Haskell - A functional programming language with a strong static type system.
• Java - A popular, platform-independent programming language.
• Julia - A high-level, high-performance programming language for technical computing.
• Lua - A lightweight, embeddable scripting language.
• OCaml - A functional programming language with a strong type system.
• OpenQASM - A quantum assembly language for quantum computing.
• Perl - A versatile scripting language.
• PHP - A widely-used, server-side scripting language.
• Pharo - An open-source, dynamically-typed, and reflective programming language.
• Python - A high-level, versatile programming language.
• Q# - A quantum programming language.
• R - A language and environment for statistical computing and graphics.
• Roc - A statically-typed, dynamically compiled programming language.
• Ruby - A dynamic, open-source programming language.
• Rust - A systems programming language known for its safety and performance.
• Scala - A multi-paradigm programming language.
• Silq - A high-level quantum programming language.
• Swift - A powerful and intuitive programming language for iOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS.
• TypeScript - A statically-typed superset of JavaScript.
• Zig - A system programming language.

Text Editors

• Atom - A highly customizable text editor.
• iXedit - A fast, highly customizable text editor for Windows.
• Markdown Monster - A Markdown editor with live preview and integrated tools.
• MarkdownPad 2 - A Markdown editor for Windows.
• Neovim Qt - A Vim-based text editor with a Qt GUI.
• NimbleText - A text manipulation tool.
• Notepad++ - A free source code editor.
• Notepad2 - A lightweight, free text editor.
• Sublime Text - A sophisticated text editor for code, markup, and prose.

IDEs

• Aqua - An Integrated Development Environment for Aqua programming language.
• Arduino IDE - An IDE for programming Arduino boards.
• ChainShot Builder - An IDE for creating blockchain applications.
• CLion - A cross-platform C/C++ IDE.
• CLion Nova - A new version of CLion with enhanced features.
• Code::Blocks - An open-source, cross-platform C, C++, and Fortran IDE.
• DataGrip - A database IDE.
• DataSpell - A data science and machine learning IDE.
• Eclipse - An open-source integrated development environment.
• Fleet - An Integrated Development Environment for Fleet programming language.
• Geany - A small and lightweight Integrated Development Environment.
• GoLand - An IDE for Go programming language.
• IntelliJ IDEA - An integrated development environment for Java.
• LINQPad 7 - A .NET code scratchpad and IDE.
• MPS - A language workbench for domain-specific languages.
• NetBeans - An IDE for Java, HTML5, PHP, C/C++, and more.
• PhpStorm - An Integrated Development Environment for PHP.
• PyCharm - An Integrated Development Environment for Python.
• Rider - A cross-platform .NET IDE.
• RustRover - An Integrated Development Environment for Rust programming language.
• Thonny - A Python IDE for beginners.
• Visual Studio - A powerful IDE for Windows development.
• Visual Studio Code - A free, open-source code editor.
• VSCodium - A community-driven, free version of Visual Studio Code.
• WebStorm - An Integrated Development Environment for web development.
• Writerside - An Integrated Development Environment for Writerside programming language.

Terminals

• Clink - An enhanced bash-compatible command-line shell.
• ConEmu - A terminal emulator for Windows.
• Cygwin - A collection of GNU and Open Source tools that provide functionality similar to a Linux distribution on Windows.
• Enso - A command-line shell for Windows.
• PowerShell - A task automation and configuration management framework.

Merge and Diff Tools

• KDiff3 - A file and directory diff tool.
• Sublime Merge - A Git client with advanced features.
• TortoiseGitDiff - A Git diff and merge tool.
• TortoiseGitMerge - A Git merge tool.
• TortoiseIDiff - A visual diff tool.
• Winmerge - A Windows tool for visual difference display and merging.

Version Control Tools

• GitHub CLI - A command-line interface for GitHub.
• GitHub Desktop - A desktop application for managing GitHub repositories.
• Git CLI - The command-line tool for Git.
• GitKraken - A Git client with a graphical interface.
• TortoiseGit - A Git client for Windows.
• TortoiseGitBlame - A Git blame viewer.
• TortoiseSVN - A Subversion client for Windows.
• TortoiseSVN Project Monitor - A project monitoring tool for Subversion.
• Git LFS - Git Large File Storage.

Database Management

• DB Browser (SQLite) - A visual tool to manage SQLite databases.
• Query Express - A tool for querying SQL Server and SQLite databases.
• SQL Server Management Studio - A management tool for SQL Server databases.

Note Taking Tools

• Dendron - A note-taking tool with hierarchical organization.
• Joplin - An open-source note-taking and to-do application.
• Logseq - A privacy-first, local-first knowledge platform.
• Obsidian - A knowledge base and note-taking app.

Networking Tools

• Fiddler - A web debugging proxy.
• Postman - A collaboration platform for API development.
• Wireshark - A network protocol analyzer.
• Npcap - A packet capture library for Windows.

Frameworks

• Angular - A TypeScript-based open-source web application framework.
• ANTLR - A powerful parser generator for reading, processing, executing, or translating structured text or binary files.
• Avalonia - A cross-platform XAML-based UI framework.
• Blender - An open-source 3D computer graphics software.
• Django - A high-level Python web framework.
• Electron - A framework for building cross-platform desktop apps.
• Express.js - A web application framework for Node.js.
• Fiber - A fast HTTP web framework for Go.
• Flutter - Google's UI toolkit for building natively compiled applications.
• Godot - An open-source game engine for creating 2D and 3D games.
• jQuery - A fast, small, and feature-rich JavaScript library.
• ML.NET - An open-source machine learning framework for .NET.
• .NET - A free, open-source, and cross-platform framework for building modern cloud applications.
• Node.js - A JavaScript runtime built on Chrome's V8 JavaScript engine.
• Ninject - A lightweight dependency injection framework for .NET.
• NUnit - A unit-testing framework for .NET.
• NumPy - A fundamental package for scientific computing with Python.
• ProjectQ - An open-source software framework for quantum computing.
• PyQt - A set of Python bindings for Qt libraries.
• React - A JavaScript library for building user interfaces.
• TensorFlow - An open-source machine learning framework.
• Tkinter - The standard Python interface to the Tk GUI toolkit.
• Unity - A cross-platform game engine developed by Unity Technologies.
• Unreal Engine - A powerful game engine developed by Epic Games.
• Vue.js - A progressive JavaScript framework for building web interfaces.
• WiX - A set of tools for building Windows Installer packages.

Design

• Adobe AfterEffects - A visual effects and motion graphics software.
• Adobe Illustrator - A vector graphics editor.
• Adobe InDesign - A desktop publishing software.
• Adobe Photoshop - A popular image editing software.
• Adobe Premiere - A video editing software.
• Aseprite
• Balsamiq Wireframes - A wireframing tool to create low-fidelity sketches.
• Fluid FX
• GIMP - A free and open-source raster graphics editor.
• MindText 2
• OBS Studio - An open-source software for live streaming and recording.
• Pencil - A prototyping and diagramming tool.
• PixelOver
• Pixelpart
• Shadron
• SpriteMancer
• VEGAS Pro - A professional video editing software.

Visual Studio Extensions

• Avalonia for Visual Studio - Visual Studio integration for Avalonia.
• Captain Docker - Visual Studio extension for Docker.
• CodeMaid - A Visual Studio extension for code formatting and cleaning.
• EF Core Power Tools - Entity Framework Core Power Tools.
• Git Extensions - A Git client for Visual Studio.
• GitHub Copilot - An AI-powered code assistant.
• GitLens - Enhances Git tools through deep integration with your editor.
• HeatWave - A Hot Module Replacement (HMR) extension for Visual Studio.
• ML.NET Model Builder - A Visual Studio extension for creating machine learning models with ML.NET.
• PowerShell Tools - A set of tools for PowerShell development in Visual Studio.
• PostSharp - A Visual Studio extension for aspect-oriented programming.
• ReSharper - A popular Visual Studio extension for code analysis and refactoring.
• rust-analyzer - A Rust language server for Visual Studio Code.
• SQLite and SQL Server Compact Toolbox - Visual Studio extension for managing SQLite and SQL Server Compact databases.
• VisualSVN - Visual Studio integration for Subversion (SVN).
• WiX Toolset - Visual Studio extension for creating Windows Installer packages.
• XAML Styler - A tool for formatting XAML code in Visual Studio.

Visual Studio Code Extensions

• Avalonia for VSCode - VSCode integration for Avalonia.
• C# - C# extension for Visual Studio Code.
• C/C++ - C/C++ extension for Visual Studio Code.
• creates - A GitHub Pages generator for Visual Studio Code.
• Dart - Dart and Flutter support for Visual Studio Code.
• Django - Django support for Visual Studio Code.
• Docker - Docker extension for Visual Studio Code.
• Docker Explorer - Docker explorer for Visual Studio Code.
• ED Extension Pack: Adobe ExtendScript - Adobe ExtendScript support for Visual Studio Code.
• EmmyLua - Lua IDE/Debugger for Visual Studio Code.
• GitHub Copilot - An AI-powered code assistant.
• GitLens - A Git supercharged extension for Visual Studio Code.
• Go - Go extension for Visual Studio Code.
• Go Doc - A Go documentation browser for Visual Studio Code.
• IntelliCode - AI-assisted code completion for Visual Studio Code.
• JavaScript and TypeScript Nightly - A nightly version of the JavaScript and TypeScript extensions for Visual Studio Code.
• Lua - Lua language server for Visual Studio Code.
• Lua Debug - A Lua debugger for Visual Studio Code.
• Path Intellisense - Path autocompletion for Visual Studio Code.
• PowerShell - PowerShell extension for Visual Studio Code.
• PowerShell Extension Pack - A collection of extensions for PowerShell development in Visual Studio Code.
• Prettier - Code formatter extension for Visual Studio Code.
• Python - Python extension for Visual Studio Code.
• Python Extension Pack - A collection of Python extensions for Visual Studio Code.
• ResX Editor - ResX file editor for Visual Studio Code.
• Rust - Rust language support for Visual Studio Code.
• SVN - Subversion (SVN) support for Visual Studio Code.
• XML Formatter - XML formatter for Visual Studio Code.
• YAML - YAML support for Visual Studio Code.

Social

• Discord - A popular communication platform for communities.
• Microsoft Teams - Collaboration software for teams.
• Slack - A messaging platform for teams.
• Zoom - A video conferencing and communication platform.

Tools

• 7-Zip - An open-source file archiver.
• Adobe Acrobat - PDF editing and creation software.
• Adobe Acrobat Reader - A PDF reader.
• CMake - An open-source, cross-platform build system.
• CodeTrack - A tool for tracking code changes.
• CopyQ - A clipboard manager with advanced features.
• Directory Opus - A file manager for Windows.
• Ditto - A clipboard manager for Windows.
• dotMemory - A memory profiler for .NET applications.
• dotPeek - A .NET decompiler.
• dotTrace - A performance profiler for .NET applications.
• eXtreme Directory - PowerShell scripts to make working with directories in a console easier and more efficient.
• FileZilla - An FTP client.
• Grammarly - A grammar and spell checker.
• Jupyter Notebook - An open-source web application for creating and sharing documents.
• jq - A command-line JSON processor.
• LockHunter - A tool to delete, move, or rename files and folders that are locked by other processes.
• Mullvad VPN - A privacy-focused VPN service.
• NVM - Node Version Manager for managing Node.js versions.
• OpenVPN - An open-source VPN protocol.
• Postman - A collaboration platform for API development.
• Q-Dir - A multi-pane file explorer for Windows.
• Remote Desktop - A feature for remote access to Windows computers.
• rg - A command-line search tool.
• ShareX - A screen capture and file sharing tool.
• Spotify - A music streaming service.
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• Stardock Fences - A tool to organize desktop icons.
• TeamViewer - A remote desktop and online collaboration software.
• TeraCopy - A file copy utility with resume and pause functions.
• VLC Media Player - A multimedia player.
• Wireshark - A network protocol analyzer.

AI Websites

• ChatGPT

Collaboration Websites

Confluence Quip

Defect Tracking Websites

MantisBT Jira OneClick

Project Management Websites

Trello

Build Server Websites

Jenkins CruiseControl.NET GitHub

Source Control Websites

GitHub

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