Free and Open Source Software

posted by Rianne Schestowitz on Feb 09, 2026

• grepai - CLI for semantic code search - LinuxLinks

  grepai is a privacy-first CLI for semantic code search. It uses vector embeddings to understand code meaning, enabling natural language queries that find relevant code—even when naming conventions vary.

  Drastically reduces AI agent input tokens by providing relevant context instead of raw search results.

  This is free and open source software.

• Branchlet - create and manage Git worktrees - LinuxLinks

  Branchlet is a interactive CLI tool for creating and managing Git worktrees with an easy to use interface.

  This is free and open source software.

• webchanges - checks web content - LinuxLinks

  webchanges anonymously checks web content (including images) and commands for changes, delivering instant notifications and AI-powered summaries to your favorite platform.

  This is free and open source software.

• Toney - terminal based note taking app - LinuxLinks

  Toney is a fast, lightweight, terminal-based note-taking app for the modern developer.

  Built with Bubbletea, Toney brings a sleek TUI interface with markdown rendering, file navigation, and native Neovim editing – all in your terminal.

  This is free and open source software.

• CuteKit - build system and package manager - LinuxLinks

  CuteKit is a suite of tools and utilities for compiling, cross-compiling, linking, and packaging project written in low-level languages such as C, C++ or, Rust. Anything from a simple library to an operating system can be built using CuteKit.

  This is free and open source software.

• Gale - lightweight Thunderstore client - LinuxLinks

  Gale is a modern and lightweight mod manager for Thunderstore, built with Svelte and Tauri.

  Thunderstore is a community-driven mod database and repository, primarily serving as a hub for downloading, sharing, and managing mods for popular indie games.

  This is free and open source software.

• 3 Useful Free and Open Source YAML Code Formatters - LinuxLinks

  This type of software means coders cede control over minutiae of hand-formatting. In return, the software offers speed, determinism, and freedom from pycodestyle nagging about formatting. Save time and mental energy for more important matters.

  This roundup selects some useful code formatters for YAML developers.

  Here’s our verdict captured in a legendary LinuxLinks-style ratings chart. Only free and open source software is eligible for inclusion.

• v2 - rich-text editor - LinuxLinks

  v2 is a local-first rich-text editor with versioning capabilities.

  It’s built on top of Automerge, ProseMirror and integrated with the Pandoc ecosystem.

  This is free and open source software.