Built for daily use. Shared for free.
CyberGems began as a personal toolkit born from frustration with everyday Windows applications.
I found existing tools either lacked essential features, came with hefty price tags, or felt unnecessarily bloated. This prompted me to develop my own solutions.
After countless hours of hobby development and refinement, I successfully replaced nearly all my previous applications with my custom-built alternatives. Recently, I decided to share the entire suite as free open-source software, while continuing to enhance and expand its capabilities.
- ✦ 10 Windows apps
- ✦ GPLv3 open source
- ✦ Offline-first
- ✦ No account needed
From frustration to shared toolkit
- 01
Frustration
Everyday Windows tools missing features, too expensive, or bloated.
- 02
Building
Countless hobby hours crafting my own solutions.
- 03
Switching
Replaced nearly all my previous apps with custom alternatives.
- 04
Sharing
Released the whole suite as free open-source software.
Crystal-clear transparency
The entire project lives on GitHub: full source code, changelog, official builds and issue tracking.
View GitHub ↗About the project
✓ It is
- · An independent developer building tools I use every day
- · Desktop apps for Windows, GPLv3, public source and builds
- · A long-term project: I maintain what I depend on
✕ It is not
- · Not a company, not a team, not funded.
- · No personal data collected, no accounts, no upsells
- · No personal identity here by choice. My software is the credential
Privacy note: I keep my personal identity private. Everything verifiable. Source, releases, issues — is public on GitHub.
Principles
Privacy-first
Local storage and no hidden app telemetry. You choose when to use online features.
Local-first
Your everyday tools on your PC. No CyberGems account or subscription required.
Open source
GPLv3 licensed. You can audit, modify and redistribute the code freely.
100% Free
No ads, no in-app purchases, no limitations. Free software at its fullest.
Built for daily use
Focused desktop apps, with the technology that fits each task.
Sober design
Clean interfaces without distractions. Every element has a clear purpose.
Made with
The tools behind the code, visuals and craft of CyberGems.
Development & AI
- Codex
- Antigravity
- VS Code
- Cursor
- ZCode
- Claude
- OpenCode
Visual & Creative
- Photoshop
- CorelDRAW
Site & Platform
- Astro
- Tailwind CSS
- TypeScript
- GitHub Pages
Independent project — these are tools in the workflow, not sponsors or official partners.