Open Source Development Tools
Discover 18 open source Development Tools repositories from GitHub, each with an analysis of what it does, key features, use cases and alternatives. Development Tools projects here are most often combined with Python, Library and Education. Last updated October 3, 2026.
18 repositories · updated October 3, 2026

radon-ide: Build and Debug React Native Apps in Your Editor
Radon IDE adds an integrated development workflow for React Native and Expo projects in VSCode, Cursor, and Windsurf. It combines simulator previews, debugging, inspection, and device controls, and is distributed under a commercial license with a free trial.

mapscii: Explore Vector Maps in a Terminal
MapSCII renders OpenStreetMap-based vector tiles as Braille and ASCII in an interactive terminal map. It suits people who want lightweight map exploration from a console, or developers experimenting with vector-tile sources and styles.

ish: Run a Linux Shell on iOS
iSH brings a Linux shell to iOS through usermode x86 emulation and syscall translation. It is suited to users who want a lightweight command-line environment on an iPhone or iPad, with compatibility and performance shaped by its emulation approach.

nexus-zkvm: Prove Rust Program Execution with Zero Knowledge
Nexus zkVM is a Rust-based virtual machine for generating zero-knowledge proofs of program execution. It is aimed at developers exploring verifiable computation who need a modular, publicly specified system and can work with experimental software.

manim: Create Programmatic Math Animations
Manim is a Python animation engine for building precise, code-driven scenes for explanatory math videos. It suits creators who want fine-grained control over visual storytelling and are comfortable managing its rendering and system dependencies.

HtmlRendererCore: Convert HTML to PDF in .NET Core
HtmlRendererCore is a partial port of HtmlRenderer for .NET Core projects. It converts HTML into PDF documents using PdfSharpCore, making it useful when an application needs basic HTML-to-PDF generation in C#.