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
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
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TypeScript 85%
JavaScript 12%
Updated 6 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
Built with
Python 70%
TypeScript 28%
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
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
Built with
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
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
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
Built with
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
Built with
Python 82%
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
Built with
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

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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