A mature suite of free open-source Windows utilities maintained by Microsoft.
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Mature Git-native, offline-first API client with a substantial free open-source core and paid Pro/Ultimate tiers. Current stable v4.1.0 is newer than the patched version for the August 2026 OAuth state advisory.
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View CurioBeam detailsA uniquely fast Windows filename search utility with an unusually small footprint and strong privacy posture; stable 1.4 remains current while 1.5 is actively developed in beta.
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View CurioBeam detailsA polished open-source Windows file manager with active development and strong native integration.
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View CurioBeam detailsPlan spending and track finances in a local-first budget, with optional self-hosted sync across devices.
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View CurioBeam detailsStore, autofill, and sync passwords and passkeys across apps and browsers, using Bitwarden's hosted service or a self-hosted server.
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View CurioBeam detailsMature cross-platform image viewer newly rebuilt for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Classic remains free/open source while Pro adds optional workflow and administration features.
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View CurioBeam detailsCapture, annotate, measure, OCR, and save screenshots in a lightweight macOS utility, with optional public-link or S3 uploads.
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View CurioBeam detailsA mature, privacy-first text expander with deep scripting and package extensibility across Windows, macOS, and Linux; system-wide input monitoring is inherent to the product and should be disclosed.
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View CurioBeam detailsStore and autofill passwords from an encrypted local database on Windows, macOS, and Linux.
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View CurioBeam detailsBuild a linked personal knowledge base from Markdown files stored in folders you control.
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View CurioBeam detailsQuickLook brings macOS-style Spacebar file previewing to Windows with broad format support, plugins, and multiple official distribution channels.
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