Open Source Security Apps

Discover the best open source security tools for vulnerability scanning, threat detection & access control. Protect your system with community-driven solutions.

51 apps available

Apps in Security

Python
57%
Other

Sentry

Analytics · Developer Tools · Monitoring

44,862

Developer-first error tracking and performance monitoring platform with AI-powered root-cause analysis across 20+ languages and frameworks.

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95
Repo Health
80
Technical
69
Dependency
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Python 57%
TypeScript 41%
Updated 5 days ago
Python
55%
Other

authentik

Authentication · Security

25,758

The self-hosted Identity Provider that replaces Okta, Auth0, and Entra ID with a unified SSO platform supporting SAML, OAuth2/OIDC, LDAP, RADIUS, and WebAuthn.

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92
Repo Health
81
Technical
66
Dependency
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Python 55%
TypeScript 36%
Updated 5 days ago
Python
70%
AGPL 3.0

Tracecat

AI Agents · Automation · Security

3,816

Open-source agentic security automation platform that runs AI agents and durable workflows at scale with sandboxed execution.

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89
Repo Health
88
Technical
66
Dependency
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Python 70%
TypeScript 28%
Updated 6 days ago
Python
45%
MIT

Maltrail

Monitoring · Security

8,609

Detect malicious network traffic using 47+ live threat feeds, heuristics, and a fat-client reporting dashboard — no commercial stack required.

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87
Repo Health
59
Technical
100
Dependency
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Python 45%
Rust 39%
Updated 6 days ago
Python
38%
Apache 2.0

OpenSandbox

Developer Tools · Security

15,540

Secure, fast, and extensible sandbox runtime for AI agents with multi-language SDKs and Docker/Kubernetes runtimes.

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85
Repo Health
81
Technical
72
Dependency
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Python 38%
Go 35%
Updated 5 days ago
Python
64%
AGPL 3.0

Shadowbroker

Analytics · Monitoring · Security

11,261

Self-hosted OSINT dashboard that fuses 60+ live intelligence feeds — flight tracking, ship AIS, satellites, CCTV, seismic and radio networks — into one real-time map, with an agent-ready command channel for AI co-analysts.

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84
Repo Health
83
Technical
71
Dependency
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Python 64%
TypeScript 32%
Updated 1 weeks ago
Python
82%
MIT

CertMate

Devops · Security

1,435

Automate SSL certificate lifecycle across any CA, 24+ DNS providers, and every major secret store — with a REST API, web dashboard, and built-in MCP server for AI-driven ops.

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83
Repo Health
84
Technical
70
Dependency
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Python 82%
Updated 6 days ago
HTML
80%
Other

Marble

Analytics · Security

603

The open-source, self-hostable fraud detection and AML compliance engine that gives fintechs full control over their detection rules, data, and investigations.

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72
Repo Health
80
Technical
0
Dependency
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HTML 80%
Shell 20%
Updated 1 weeks ago
JavaScript
100%
AGPL 3.0

Social Analyzer

Security

24,134

Find and analyze a person's digital footprint across 1000+ social media platforms using multi-layer detection, OCR, and metadata extraction.

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42
Repo Health
52
Technical
68
Dependency
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JavaScript 100%
Updated 8 months ago
HTML
66%
AGPL 3.0

ST3GG

Developer Tools · Security

1,796

The ultimate open-source steganography suite — hide anything in any file using 100+ encoding techniques, detect it all, and run everything 100% in your browser.

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39
Repo Health
74
Technical
72
Dependency
Built with
HTML 66%
Python 31%
Updated 3 months ago

About Security

Security software is a critical component of modern development and operations. These applications focus on identifying, preventing, and responding to security risks across a variety of platforms and environments. Core functionality often includes vulnerability scanning, threat detection, access control, encryption, and security monitoring. They provide layers of defense to safeguard sensitive information and maintain system integrity.

Typical use cases include protecting web applications from common attacks, securing cloud infrastructure, managing user authentication and authorization, detecting malicious activity within networks, and ensuring data privacy. Features commonly found in this category include intrusion detection systems (IDS), firewalls, secure code analysis tools, and compliance auditing capabilities. Effective security solutions allow teams to proactively identify weaknesses before they can be exploited, minimizing potential damage and downtime.

Investing in robust security practices is paramount for any organization handling data or operating online. Open source Security applications offer transparency, customizability, and community support – providing developers with greater control over their security posture. They help address compliance requirements, build trust with users, and protect valuable assets from evolving cyber threats. Regular security assessments, incident response planning tools, and secure communication protocols are key benefits.

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