Awesome Open-Source Rust Apps
This list curates open-source applications and tools built with Rust, including cross-platform desktop apps and other useful projects.
Contributions are welcome via PR, and I will feature your app on my social media account (𝕏).
- RustFS
- Distributed S3-compatible object storage.
- Shuffle
- A GPU-accelerated file manager and Finder alternative.
- Look
- Keyboard-first desktop launcher with offline search.
- Git Agent
- A cross-platform native Git client.
- klipa
- A small, fast, cross-platform menu bar clipboard manager.
- Day-Monitor
- An AI-powered activity tracker that automatically creates visual daily work reports.
- Lap
- Local photo manager with AI search and media support.
- SideX
- A lightweight, cross-platform VS Code alternative.
- FluxDown
- Multi-protocol downloader for HTTP, BitTorrent, ED2K, and streaming.
- Zephyr
- A cross-platform Mihomo (Clash Meta) desktop proxy client.
- OpenTypeless
- A cross-platform desktop tool for global AI voice input.
- RustCast
- Fast launcher for apps, tools, and workflows.
- 青简 Qingjian
- Cross-platform pinyin input method with inline translations for language learning.
- NeoHtop
- A lightweight cross-platform system monitor with process management.
- todofy
- Task manager with smart lists, recurring tasks, Pomodoro, reminders, and tray support.
- Wu
- A fast, lightweight native code editor focused on core editing.
- OpenLogi
- Open-source Logitech mouse configurator for buttons, DPI, and SmartShift.
- Flectar Mail
- Offline-first mail, calendar, and contacts client.
- Combe
- A native macOS terminal with a worktree catalog.
- buffTerm - AI-powered desktop SSH manager for natural-language server management.
- con
- A GPU-accelerated terminal emulator with a terminal-native AI harness.
Graphics & Design
- Gridvana
- Pixel art and animation editor for human-AI collaboration.
- Kiri
- A local screenshot, annotation, OCR, and screen recording tool.
Video & Audio
- OpenCut
- An open-source, cross-platform video editor and CapCut alternative.
- Sonora
- A music player with support for Spotify and YouTube Music.
- Soufflé
- A local dictation and meeting transcription tool with speaker diarization and AI summaries.
- Fastpotify
- A cross-platform Spotify client.
AI & Machine Learning
- Kitter
- A lightweight AI skill management tool.
- Metis
- An open-source AI coding agent tool.
- Claude Buddy
- A macOS floating widget for monitoring multiple Claude Code sessions.
- Claudebar
- A cross-platform app for viewing your Claude usage limits.
- Wenlan
- An open-source, local-first, traceable AI knowledge base for coding agents.
- Higgs
- Local MLX model server with compatible APIs and provider routing.
- Ferrox
- A native inference engine and drop-in alternative to llama.cpp.
- Waku
- A high-performance native desktop client for managing multiple AI coding agent CLIs.
- DSH Studio
- A cross-platform desktop application for working with DeepSeek.
- Vibe Observer
- A macOS app for tracking Claude Code token usage, costs, and session spending.
- Wake
- A native macOS app for organizing and searching coding agent sessions.
Contributors
As always, thanks to our amazing contributors!
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License
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