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Proxelar - HTTP and HTTPS traffic inspection proxy
The application is designed for investigating API behaviour, debugging communication problems and testing how software responds to modified requests or responses. It can operate as a forward proxy for configured clients or as a reverse proxy in front of an application server.
Proxelar provides several interfaces, including an interactive terminal application, a browser-based interface and a headless API. Its scripting capabilities also make it suitable for automating traffic modifications and reproducing particular network conditions.
This is free and open source software.
Kolibri - offline-first learning platform
The platform is particularly suitable for schools, community learning centres and other settings where continuous internet access cannot be assumed. Educational resources can be obtained in advance and then accessed through a local network without requiring an external connection.
Kolibri supports self-directed learning alongside teacher-led instruction. Learners can explore educational content at their own pace, while teachers organise lessons, administer quizzes and monitor individual progress.
The software is developed by Learning Equality, an organisation focused on improving access to quality educational opportunities through technology.
This is free and open source software.
Bao - lightweight static partitioning hypervisor
Bao is particularly relevant to mixed-criticality systems, where applications with different safety and timing requirements operate on the same hardware. Potential uses include industrial controllers, automotive electronics and other specialised embedded systems.
Its deliberately small implementation avoids reliance on a privileged Linux management virtual machine. This reduces the amount of trusted software involved in maintaining isolation between guests.
This is free and open source software.
j3d - 3D mesh and point cloud viewer
The application uses software rendering rather than relying on hardware-accelerated rendering for its main graphics pipeline. This allows it to work in situations where GPU access is limited, including remote desktop sessions.
j3d is particularly interesting for working with large geometric datasets. Its memory requirements scale with the complexity of the loaded model, allowing very large meshes to be examined on systems with sufficient RAM.
Beyond viewing geometry, the software provides file conversion capabilities, including a way to produce voxel models suitable for further work in MagicaVoxel.
This is free and open source software.