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GitHub - ankitects/anki: Anki is a smart spaced repetition flashcard program
3 months ago
- This repository contains the source code for the computer version of Anki.
- Anki is a spaced repetition program designed to enhance learning.
- Development builds of Anki are available for those who prefer not to compile the source code themselves.
- Detailed instructions for building and developing Anki can be found in the Development section.
- Contributions to Anki are welcome, with guidelines provided for potential contributors.
- Anki's licensing information is available in the LICENSE file.
Open-source AI tool beats LLMs in literature reviews – and gets citations right
3 months ago
- Nature.com recommends using an up-to-date browser for the best experience.
- OpenScholar is an AI model that reviews scientific literature better than some major LLMs and matches human accuracy in citations.
- OpenScholar links information directly to a database of 45 million open-access articles to prevent hallucinations.
- Unlike many commercial tools, OpenScholar is open-source, allowing free use and deployment by researchers.
- AI firms like OpenAI have adopted similar methods to improve their LLMs' accuracy.
- OpenScholar is cost-effective compared to commercial alternatives like GPT-5 with deep research.
- Limitations of OpenScholar include not always retrieving the most relevant papers and being constrained by its database scope.
- LLMs often struggle with citations due to their training on non-scientific sources and generating text based on probable but incorrect associations.
- An analysis found 51 papers at NeurIPS 2025 contained non-existent or inaccurate citations.
GitHub - topoteretes/cognee: Memory for AI Agents in 6 lines of code
3 months ago
- Cognee is an open-source tool that transforms raw data into persistent and dynamic AI memory for Agents.
- It combines vector search with graph databases to make documents searchable by meaning and connected by relationships.
- Cognee replaces traditional RAG systems with a unified memory layer built on graphs and vectors.
- It supports over 30 data sources for ingestion and offers high customizability through user-defined tasks and modular pipelines.
- Cognee can interconnect any type of data, including past conversations, files, images, and audio transcriptions.
- The tool reduces developer effort and infrastructure costs while improving quality and precision.
- Cognee provides Pythonic data pipelines and built-in search endpoints.
- It can be installed via pip, poetry, uv, or other Python package managers.
- Cognee generates a knowledge graph from documents and queries the graph based on combined relationships.
- The platform welcomes community contributions and has a published research paper on optimizing knowledge graphs for LLM reasoning.
There Is No One Left on Debian's Data Protection Team
3 months ago
- All volunteers have left Debian's Data Protection Team, leaving the team without members.
- The Data Protection Team was established in 2018 to handle GDPR and privacy-related issues.
- Debian Project Leader Andreas Tille issued a call for new volunteers to join the team.
- At DebConf 2025, the lack of team members was discussed, but no volunteers came forward.
- Andreas Tille is currently handling data protection inquiries ad-hoc until new volunteers are found.
- The previous team members stepped back due to lack of capacity and enthusiasm, not due to problems.
- The role requires knowledge of GDPR, a Debian Developer status, and trust within the community.
- The workload has been low, with only four requests handled in 2025.
- Proactive work like improving privacy policies is optional and can be shaped by volunteers.
Reputation Scores for GitHub Accounts
3 months ago
- GitHub maintainers face challenges with low-effort contributions, exacerbated by tools like Copilot.
- Discussions on tools for repository owners include disabling AI, deleting PRs, and using AI for reviews, but each has drawbacks.
- Reputation scores are proposed as a solution, inspired by Hacktoberfest's spam labeling which effectively reduced low-quality contributions.
- Current GitHub lacks visibility into user trustworthiness, such as PR history or issue relevance.
- Proposed 'contributor controls' include account age restrictions, issue assignment for PRs, social labeling, synthetic reputation scores, and financial escrows, each with potential downsides.
- Reputation systems risk being gamed, could lead to account theft, and may disadvantage certain contributors.
- Examples from other platforms (Telegram, AirBnB, Uber) show potential for reputation systems to mitigate spam.
- Comments suggest concerns about centralization on GitHub for reputation and discouraging infrequent but valuable contributors.
Tiny C Compiler
3 months ago
- Tiny C Compiler (TCC) is a small, fast, and unlimited C compiler that can compile and execute C code anywhere, including on rescue disks.
- TCC is about 9 times faster than GCC, as demonstrated by compiling the Links Browser project.
- Features include full ISOC99 compliance, optional memory and bound checker, direct C source execution without linking, and support for C scripts.
- TCC can be used as a backend for dynamic code generation with libtcc.
- The compiler is distributed under the GNU Lesser General Public License, with Fabrice Bellard as the copyright holder (2001-2018).
- Users are encouraged to report bugs to the mailing list and contribute to the project.
fman is now open source
3 months ago
- fman, previously commercial software, is now open source.
- The full source code is available on GitHub at github.com/fman-users/fman.
- Users can freely use, modify, and distribute fman.
- Opportunities include fixing bugs, adding features, or learning about cross-platform file manager development.
- The goal is to keep fman useful and maintained for the future.
- Thanks to all supporters of the project over the years.
Eigen: Building a Workspace
3 months ago
- The author built a European alternative to Google Workspace called Eigen, which includes mail, drive, docs, contacts, and kanban boards with real-time collaboration.
- Eigen is built using modern technologies like Bun, Elysia, Vite, React, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, and shadcn/ui.
- The architecture isolates each user's data in their own directory with SQLite databases, making backups and scaling easier.
- Challenges include sharing documents, enabling real-time collaboration, and handling search across file-based data.
- Future plans include adding end-to-end encryption, calendar, spreadsheets, presentations, organization support, and protocol compatibility.
- The author is considering scalability, simplicity, extensibility, and decentralization (similar to Mastodon) for Eigen's future.
- Next steps include collecting feedback, refining the scope, and open-sourcing the code for community input and validation.
DoNotNotify is now Open Source
3 months ago
- DoNotNotify has been open sourced, making its full source code publicly available.
- The app emphasizes a strong commitment to privacy, now backed by full transparency through open sourcing.
- Users can verify the app's functionality and privacy claims by examining the source code themselves.
- The source code is available on GitHub for viewing, studying, and contributing.
- Community contributions are encouraged, including bug reports, feature suggestions, and pull requests.
GitHub - iOfficeAI/AionUi: Free, local, open-source 24/7 Cowork and OpenClaw for Gemini CLI, Claude Code, Codex, OpenCode, Qwen Code, Goose CLI, Auggie, and more | 🌟 Star if you like it!
3 months ago
- AionUi provides a unified graphical interface for AI command-line tools like Gemini CLI, Claude Code, and more.
- Features include auto-detection of local CLI tools, local storage, multi-session support, and remote access via WebUI or chat platforms.
- Supports multiple AI models including Gemini, OpenAI, Claude, Qwen, and local models like Ollama.
- Includes specialized assistants for tasks like PPT generation, PDF conversion, UI/UX design, and more.
- Offers file management capabilities like batch renaming, auto-organization, and smart classification.
- Provides visual preview for 9+ formats including PDF, Word, Excel, and code.
- Supports cross-platform use on macOS, Windows, and Linux.
- Ensures local data security with all conversations and files stored locally.
- Completely free and open-source with community support via Discord and WeChat.
Linus Torvalds Confirms the Next Kernel Is Linux 7.0
3 months ago
- Linus Torvalds confirms the next kernel version will be Linux 7.0, succeeding Linux 6.19.
- The Linux 7.0 merge window will run for two weeks, with the stable release expected in mid-April.
- Linux 7.0 will be included in Ubuntu 26.04 LTS.
- Torvalds mentions receiving over three dozen pull requests for the new kernel version.
- The version bump to 7.0 is due to Torvalds feeling overwhelmed by large numbers.
GitHub - hsliuping/TradingAgents-CN: 基于多智能体LLM的中文金融交易框架 - TradingAgents中文增强版
3 months ago
- TradingAgents-ai.com is accused of unauthorized use of proprietary code.
- The project is open-source for personal use but requires commercial licensing for business use.
- Key features include AI-based trading analysis, multi-agent systems, and support for various LLM providers.
- Version 1.0.0-preview introduces a new FastAPI + Vue 3 architecture with enhanced performance.
- The project is seeking beta testers to help improve the platform before official releases.
- Contributions are welcome in areas like bug fixes, new features, documentation, and localization.
- The project operates under a mixed license model: Apache 2.0 for open parts, proprietary for commercial parts.
- Special thanks to Tauric Research for foundational work and the open-source community for contributions.
- The platform is designed for educational purposes in AI financial technology, not for actual trading advice.
- Users are encouraged to star the project on GitHub if they find it useful.
Offpunk 3.0
3 months ago
- Offpunk 3.0 'A Community is Born' released, marking a collaborative effort with contributions from multiple developers.
- Key features include translation support for multiple languages, standalone tools like 'openk' and 'xkcdpunk', and integration of 'unmerdify' for content extraction.
- New social functions 'share' and 'reply' enhance user interaction, while 'cookies' command allows browsing logged-in websites.
- Improved image display in Gemini, hidden RSS/Atom link visibility, and preset themes for customization.
- Enhanced redirects, smarter 'root' command, and new commands like 'websearch' and 'bugreport' improve functionality.
- Encouragement for community contributions, bug reporting, and translations to expand Offpunk's reach and stability.
LiftKit – UI where "everything derives from the golden ratio"
3 months ago
- Open-source UI framework solving symmetry problems.
- Produces golden-ratio proportions with subpixel accuracy using utility classes.
- Modular control panel for real-time global color adjustments.
- Granular typography controls beyond just font family.
- Customizable '-morphism' presets (e.g., glass, flat, rubber).
- Scaling system for text, spacing, and other elements.
- Component appearance tweaking via detachable LK variables.
- Enhances MVPs with high visual polish and attention to detail.
Fluorite, Toyota's Upcoming New Game Engine in Flutter [video]
3 months ago
- Fluorite is an open-source 3D game engine built in Flutter by Toyota Connected North America (TCNA).
- It integrates Flutter & Dart for game logic and UI, with a C++ ECS core for performance and portability.
- Uses Google’s Filament for high-quality PBR rendering, enabling high-fidelity creative workflows.
- Targets multiple platforms including mobile, desktop, embedded, and consoles.
- Session will cover Fluorite’s development, tech demos, and how to integrate 3D scenes and Flutter widgets.
- Highlights advantages like Hot Reload, multi-platform support, and access to the pub.dev ecosystem.
GitHub - danielmiessler/Personal_AI_Infrastructure: Agentic AI Infrastructure for magnifying HUMAN capabilities.
3 months ago
- PAI is a Personalized AI Platform designed to magnify human capabilities by focusing on user goals, preferences, and continuous learning.
- PAI's mission is to activate people by helping them identify and pursue their purpose through AI-augmented self-discovery and making high-quality AI accessible to everyone.
- PAI differentiates itself from other AI systems by being goal-oriented, pursuing optimal output, and continuously learning from user interactions.
- The platform is built on 16 principles, including user centricity, clear thinking, deterministic infrastructure, and continuous learning.
- PAI's architecture consists of primitives like persistent memory, custom skills, and intelligent routing, making it a complete system rather than just a tool.
- PAI is modular, with capabilities distributed as Packs—self-contained, AI-installable modules that can be added incrementally.
- Installation options include a full release for a complete setup, a bundle for customization, or individual packs for specific needs.
- PAI is open-source and platform-agnostic, working with various AI systems like Claude Code, OpenCode, and custom setups.
- Future roadmap includes features like local model support, granular model routing, remote access, and outbound phone calling.
- PAI is actively developed, with frequent updates and a community-driven approach to contributions and improvements.
Apache Arrow is 10 years old
3 months ago
- Apache Arrow celebrates its 10-year anniversary since its first git commit on February 5th, 2016.
- The project aimed to provide efficient, agnostic standards for columnar data exchange, complementing Apache Parquet.
- First release (0.1.0) in October 2016 featured core data types, with minimal breaking changes over time.
- Integration tests began in late 2016 to ensure cross-language compatibility.
- Version 1.0.0 was released in July 2020, marking maturity and stability.
- Today, Arrow supports multiple languages and is used widely in the data ecosystem, including subprojects like ADBC and nanoarrow.
- Arrow continues to evolve with community contributions, maintaining stable specifications while expanding use cases.
The Missing GitHub Status Page
3 months ago
- GitHub stopped updating its status page with aggregate uptime numbers.
- This service rebuilds platform-wide and per-service uptime from archived status updates.
- It derives minute-level downtime windows and maps incidents to services.
- The pipeline reconstructs history by replaying Atom feed snapshots committed to git via Flat Data.
- Uptime is computed using merged downtime windows rather than day-level buckets.
- Missing components are inferred with GLiNER2, keeping only labels grounded in incident text.
- The project is open source and welcomes PRs.
Open Source Is Not About You (2018)
3 months ago
- Only project runners can dictate how their open-source projects should operate.
- Open-sourcing a project doesn't obligate the creator to manage a community or fulfill user demands.
- Users of open-source software are not entitled to contributions, features, attention, or validation of complaints.
- Open source is purely a licensing and delivery mechanism, not a social contract for community-driven development.
- Cognitect funds Clojure development from their earnings, not from profits or royalties.
- The Clojure team actively engages with the community but prioritizes conservative, thoughtful development over rapid changes.
- Contributions to Clojure are welcomed but must meet high standards of quality and completeness.
- Creators' morale is impacted by unrealistic expectations; users should take responsibility for their own needs and actions.
- Negative energy should be redirected into positive, constructive contributions.
- The majority of the Clojure community is positive and supportive, and this message is directed at a minority with unrealistic expectations.
The Scott Shambaugh Situation Clarifies How Dumb We Are Acting
3 months ago
- The blog usually focuses on tech topics, especially databases like Postgres, but is making an exception to discuss a pressing issue.
- Concerns are raised about the misuse of AI and the lack of accountability when AI is involved in negative outcomes, such as bullying.
- The author criticizes the language used in media and tech communities that absolves humans of responsibility for AI actions.
- A call to action is made for individuals in the tech industry to speak up against obvious wrongs and to stop anthropomorphizing AI tools.
- The post references a Wall Street Journal headline as an example of problematic language regarding AI accountability.

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GitHub - ankitects/anki: Anki is a smart spaced repetition flashcard program

Open-source AI tool beats LLMs in literature reviews – and gets citations right

GitHub - topoteretes/cognee: Memory for AI Agents in 6 lines of code

There Is No One Left on Debian's Data Protection Team

Reputation Scores for GitHub Accounts

Tiny C Compiler

fman is now open source

Eigen: Building a Workspace

DoNotNotify is now Open Source

GitHub - iOfficeAI/AionUi: Free, local, open-source 24/7 Cowork and OpenClaw for Gemini CLI, Claude Code, Codex, OpenCode, Qwen Code, Goose CLI, Auggie, and more | 🌟 Star if you like it!

Linus Torvalds Confirms the Next Kernel Is Linux 7.0

GitHub - hsliuping/TradingAgents-CN: 基于多智能体LLM的中文金融交易框架 - TradingAgents中文增强版

Offpunk 3.0

LiftKit – UI where "everything derives from the golden ratio"

Fluorite, Toyota's Upcoming New Game Engine in Flutter [video]

GitHub - danielmiessler/Personal_AI_Infrastructure: Agentic AI Infrastructure for magnifying HUMAN capabilities.

Apache Arrow is 10 years old

The Missing GitHub Status Page

Open Source Is Not About You (2018)

The Scott Shambaugh Situation Clarifies How Dumb We Are Acting