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  1. DesktopOK

    SoftwareOK

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    Save and restore the positions of the Windows 11, 10, ... Desktop Icons!

    Free 77 Windows
  2. Oh My Posh

    Jan De Dobbeleer

    67

    Prompt theme engine for any shell

    Open source 77 Windows
  3. Open-Shell

    The Open-Shell Team

    67

    A collection of utilities bringing back classic features to Windows.

    Open source 70 Windows
  4. Default Programs Editor

    Factor Mystic

    67

    Default Programs Editor makes it easy to fix file association settings in Windows, including context menu items, icons, and descriptions.

    Free 32 Windows
  5. 3Dconnexion 3DxWare 10

    3Dconnexion

    64

    Support and customize your 3Dconnexion products.

    Free 77 Windows
  6. AlienFX Tools

    T-Troll

    64

    Alienware systems lights, fans, and power control tools and apps

    Open source 77 Windows
  7. Arc

    The Browser Company of New York

    64

    Arc is a new browser that shapes itself to how you use the internet. It offers Spaces, Profiles, Split View, Themes, and more to organize and customize your online experience.

    Free 77 Windows
  8. Auto Dark Mode

    Armin Osaj & Samuel Schiegg

    64

    Switches between the dark and light theme of Windows at scheduled times.

    Open source 77 Windows
  9. AyuGram Desktop

    Radolyn Labs

    64

    Desktop Telegram client with good customization and Ghost mode.

    Open source 77 Windows
  10. BentoDesk

    方寒

    64

    A next-generation bento-box organizer for the Windows desktop.

    Open source 77 Windows
  11. BetterDiscord CLI

    BetterDiscord

    64

    A cross-platform CLI for managing BetterDiscord.

    Open source 77 Windows
  12. BetterTrumpet

    xmn

    64

    A refined fork of EarTrumpet with enhanced volume control and music overlay

    Open source 77 Windows
  13. BgRaster

    Barjonas LLC

    64

    Generate informative test pattern wallpapers for every display from a TOML config file or CLI flags.

    Open source 77 Windows
  14. Bing Wallpaper Now

    qiyuey

    64

    A cross-platform desktop app to automatically fetch and set Bing daily wallpapers

    Open source 77 Windows
  15. BluefinCLI

    Hanthor

    64

    Modern CLI for managing shell config and dev environment customization on Universal Blue.

    Open source 77 Windows
  16. changie

    miniscruff

    64

    Automated changelog tool for preparing releases with lots of customization options.

    Open source 77 Windows
  17. CHERRY Utility Software

    Cherry SE

    64

    The solution for high-end input devices.

    Free 77 Windows
  18. Claude Code Usage Monitor

    Code Zeno Pty Ltd

    64

    Windows taskbar widget for monitoring Claude Code usage and rate limits

    Open source 77 Windows
  19. CLaunch

    Pyonkichi

    64

    CLaunch is a free, highly customizable launcher that allows quick access to registered items through hotkeys, mouse actions, and a sleek, skinnable interface with page-based organization and submenu support.

    Free 77 Windows
  20. Clawd on Desk

    rullerzhou-afk

    64

    A pixel desktop pet that watches Claude Code, Codex, Cursor & other AI coding agents — so you don't have to.

    Open source 77 Windows
  21. Codex Tweaks

    cr-zhichen

    64

    面向 Codex 桌面客户端的本地界面定制工具

    Open source 77 Windows
  22. Console Mode

    lippdev

    64

    Turn your Windows PC into a console on the TV with one click.

    Open source 77 Windows
  23. Context Menu Manager Plus

    PLFJY

    64

    Windows 右键菜单管理工具。

    Open source 77 Windows
  24. darkbright-helper

    Ud3g

    64

    Hotkey brightness control for Windows monitors via DDC/CI, plus a dimming overlay for when 0% is still too bright.

    Open source 77 Windows
  25. DarkSwitcher

    Iminetsoft

    64

    DarkSwitcher is a free application for Windows 10, that helps you to schedule switching between dark and light theme automatically

    Free 77 Windows
  26. Das-Keyboard-Q

    Daskeyboard

    64

    Display Information on Das Keyboard Q RGB Devices

    Free 77 Windows
  27. DeskBox

    朱天雨

    64

    免费开源的 Windows 桌面整理工具，提供原生质感的 WinUI 3 小组件。

    Open source 77 Windows
  28. DesktopPossible

    DevPossible

    64

    Free, open-source desktop organizer that groups icons into frames, mirrors folders, and holds notes and images.

    Open source 77 Windows
  29. DesktopShortcutRemover

    G0rocks

    64

    A program that periodically removes desktop shortcuts

    Open source 77 Windows
  30. DesktopTileLauncher

    108thecitizen

    64

    Launch bookmarked sites as desktop tiles in the browser/profile you choose.

    Open source 77 Windows
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