Open Source

GitHub - arjpar/WebShield: A new wide-spectrum content blocker for Safari designed to be performant, efficient, and effective.

WebShield is a Safari-focused content blocker, similar to uBlock Origin, currently in beta for macOS 14+, iOS 17+, and visionOS 1.3+. The project operates on a user-supported funding model, maintaining independence from ad companies while offering core functionality free to all users, with additional perks available through WebShield+ contributions.

Fast and Private Web Browser

Waterfox is a privacy-focused web browser offering built-in tracking protection, container tabs, and private browsing features by default. The browser prioritizes user privacy by not collecting telemetry data while providing easy migration from other browsers and maintaining high performance standards.

GitHub - LadybirdBrowser/ladybird: Truly independent web browser

Ladybird is a novel pre-alpha web browser featuring a multi-process architecture and its own rendering engine based on web standards. The browser implements robust security measures through process isolation and inherits core components from SerenityOS. Compatible with Linux, macOS, and Windows (WSL2), it aims to become a complete, modern browsing solution.

Electronic Arts

Electronic Arts maintains a robust open-source presence with multiple Command & Conquer game repositories and development tools in C++. The organization actively manages various technical projects including game modding support, rendering frameworks, and Kubernetes deployment tools.

GitHub - superglue-ai/superglue: superglue is an API connector that writes its own code. It lets you connect to any API/data source and get the data you want in the format you need.

Superglue is an open-source proxy server that simplifies API integration by automatically handling configuration, data transformation, and schema validation. The solution enables seamless connectivity to various data sources while providing features like LLM-powered mapping, smart pagination, and flexible authentication.

Goodbye K-9 Mail

The creator of K-9 Mail announces his departure from MZLA after a 15-year journey developing the Android email client, which evolved into Thunderbird for Android. Starting as a contributor in 2009, he became project leader in 2014, and eventually joined Thunderbird to transform K-9 Mail into their official Android app.

EdgeDB is now Gel and Postgres is the Future | Gel Blog

PostgreSQL's unique position as a truly open-source, advanced relational database with extensive modularity is driving its accelerating adoption across the industry. EdgeDB announces its rebranding as Gel, introducing full SQL support and deeper ecosystem integration while maintaining its role as a PostgreSQL frontend layer enhancement. The platform aims to provide seamless database integration similar to how TypeScript enhances JavaScript.

Introducing DeepSearcher: A Local Open Source Deep Research

DeepSearcher is an open-source research agent that builds upon previous work by adding features like conditional execution flow, query routing, and improved interfaces. The system leverages SambaNova's custom hardware for faster inference with the DeepSeek-R1 model, demonstrating advanced concepts in AI research automation through a four-step process of question definition, research, analysis, and synthesis.

Launch HN: SubImage (YC W25) – See your infra from an attacker's perspective

SubImage, built on the open-source Cartography security graph, helps security teams identify and fix infrastructure vulnerabilities before attackers find them. The platform maps infrastructure, emulates adversary behavior, and provides actionable recommendations through a hosted solution that allows deep customization and integration with various data sources.

GitHub - abeisgoat/slime_os: An app launcher for the PicoVision

Slime OS is an app launcher designed for PicoVision and other RP2040/RP2350 devices, featuring a 32-color mode with 400x240 internal resolution. The experimental software currently supports specific hardware configurations and includes libraries for graphics, intents, controller identification, and keyboard input, though some functionality remains incomplete.

What is Ren'Py?

Ren'Py is an open-source visual novel engine that enables creators to develop interactive stories and simulation games using a simple script language and Python. The engine supports multiple platforms, offers comprehensive documentation in several languages, and has been used to create over 4,000 games available on platforms like Steam and Itch.io.

News

A comprehensive update log for suckless.org showcases recent software releases and improvements across multiple tools including dwm, dmenu, and st. Notable changes include Makefile improvements, signal handling enhancements, and various bug fixes across the software suite. The updates demonstrate continued commitment to simplicity, clarity, and system efficiency.

These years in Common Lisp: 2023-2024 in review - Lisp journey

A comprehensive overview of Common Lisp ecosystem developments from 2023-2025, highlighting significant advancements in implementations, tools, and community growth, including HackerNews' migration to SBCL and major updates to editors like Lem 2.0. The document showcases active development across multiple areas including GUI frameworks, web development tools, and new implementations, demonstrating Common Lisp's continued evolution and practical applications.