Software that Rocks
Open source software that rocks. Proprietary tools are included only when they’re exceptional. <!– Need to add Nextcloud
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PDF Editors
| Name | Description | Platforms | License |
|---|---|---|---|
| PDF Arranger | Split, merge, rotate PDFs | Linux, Windows | GPL-3.0 |
| Master PDF Editor | Full-featured PDF editor (proprietary) | Linux, macOS, Windows | Proprietary |
| LibreOffice Draw | Edit text and graphics in PDFs | Linux, macOS, Windows | MPL-2.0 |
Notes & Writing
| Name | Description | Platforms | License |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zettlr | Markdown editor and personal knowledge management | Linux, macOS, Windows | GPL-3.0 |
Dev & Troubleshooting
| Name | Description | Platforms | License |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bruno | Offline-first API client (Postman alternative) | Linux, macOS, Windows | MIT |
Notes
- Cross-platform tools only, unless otherwise noted.
- Free and open source preferred. Proprietary included when exceptional.
- Curated for reliability, simplicity, and minimalism.