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

TypeScript
49%
MIT

Nginx Proxy Manager

Developer Tools · Networking · Security

34,253

Manage Nginx reverse proxies and free Let's Encrypt SSL through a beautiful web interface — no Nginx expertise required.

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92
Repo Health
77
Technical
73
Dependency
Built with
TypeScript 49%
JavaScript 46%
Updated 1 weeks ago
TypeScript
97%
Other

Infisical

Devops · Security

29,468

The open-source platform for secrets, certificates, privileged access, and AI agent security — all in one self-hostable system.

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91
Repo Health
84
Technical
65
Dependency
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TypeScript 97%
Updated 5 days ago
TypeScript
85%
GPL 3.0

Notesnook

File Storage · Note Taking · Security

14,660

End-to-end encrypted, open-source note-taking where your data stays yours — even from the server.

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90
Repo Health
84
Technical
60
Dependency
Built with
TypeScript 85%
JavaScript 12%
Updated 6 days ago
TypeScript
98%
Other

Dokploy

Devops · Hosting Control Panel · Security

37,543

Self-hosted PaaS that deploys apps and databases on your own VPS using Docker, Traefik, and multi-build-system orchestration

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88
Repo Health
76
Technical
64
Dependency
Built with
TypeScript 98%
Updated 1 weeks ago
TypeScript
51%
Other

Phase Console

Devops · Security

924

End-to-end encrypted secrets management for engineering teams — from local dev to Kubernetes production.

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84
Repo Health
73
Technical
63
Dependency
Built with
TypeScript 51%
Python 48%
Updated 6 days ago
TypeScript
64%
MIT

web-check

Developer Tools · Security

34,938

All-in-one OSINT dashboard that dissects any website's IP, SSL, DNS, headers, cookies, ports, trackers, and more in a single scan.

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82
Repo Health
75
Technical
71
Dependency
Built with
TypeScript 64%
JavaScript 24%
Updated 6 days ago
TypeScript
79%
AGPL 3.0

VoidAuth

Authentication · Security

2,845

Self-hosted SSO with OIDC, LDAP, passkeys, and proxy auth for your entire self-hosted stack

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81
Repo Health
77
Technical
72
Dependency
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TypeScript 79%
HTML 15%
Updated 1 weeks ago
TypeScript
80%
GPL 3.0

Bramble

Authentication · Password Manager · Security

399

Local-first, end-to-end encrypted password manager that syncs your vault directly between your own devices over a private peer-to-peer mesh — no server, no account, no cloud in the middle.

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75
Repo Health
84
Technical
68
Dependency
Built with
TypeScript 80%
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
Built with
HTML 80%
Shell 20%
Updated 1 weeks ago
TypeScript
63%
MIT

ALTCHA

Security

2,781

A self-hosted, privacy-first CAPTCHA alternative that uses memory-hard proof-of-work to stop bots without cookies, tracking, or third-party APIs.

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71
Repo Health
79
Technical
75
Dependency
Built with
TypeScript 63%
Svelte 29%
Updated 1 weeks ago
TypeScript
54%
MIT

Superagent

AI Agents · Security

6,757

An open-source SDK that blocks prompt injections, redacts PII and secrets, scans repositories for AI-targeted attacks, and red-teams production agents.

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69
Repo Health
66
Technical
74
Dependency
Built with
TypeScript 54%
Python 43%
Updated 1 months ago
TypeScript
95%
Apache 2.0

Enclosed

Security

2,090

Send end-to-end encrypted notes and files where the server never sees your content — true zero-knowledge sharing.

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57
Repo Health
88
Technical
71
Dependency
Built with
TypeScript 95%
Updated 1 weeks ago
TypeScript
82%
Apache 2.0

Palmr.

File Storage · Security

2,396

Self-hosted, privacy-focused file sharing without limits

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56
Repo Health
62
Technical
69
Dependency
Built with
TypeScript 82%
MDX 13%
Updated 1 weeks 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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