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.

52 apps available

Apps in Security

Python
39%
Apache 2.0

OpenSandbox

Developer Tools · Security

16,116

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
70
Dependency
Built with
Python 39%
Go 36%
Updated 5 days ago
TypeScript
50%
Other

Phase Console

Devops · Security

931

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

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85
Repo Health
73
Technical
63
Dependency
Built with
TypeScript 50%
Python 48%
Updated 6 days ago
Python
64%
AGPL 3.0

Shadowbroker

Analytics · Monitoring · Security

11,358

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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85
Repo Health
83
Technical
71
Dependency
Built with
Python 64%
TypeScript 32%
Updated 6 days ago
Go
33%
Apache 2.0

CubeSandbox

AI Agents · Developer Tools · Security

13,023

Instant, concurrent, hardware-isolated MicroVM sandboxes for AI agents — E2B-API compatible, sub-60ms cold starts, and a built-in zero-trust egress proxy, all self-hostable at scale.

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84
Repo Health
88
Technical
63
Dependency
Built with
Go 33%
Rust 26%
C 22%
Updated 6 days ago
Python
84%
MIT

CertMate

Devops · Security

1,477

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 84%
Updated 6 days ago
TypeScript
80%
AGPL 3.0

VoidAuth

Authentication · Security

2,889

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

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83
Repo Health
77
Technical
72
Dependency
Built with
TypeScript 80%
HTML 14%
Updated 6 days ago
Go
49%
Other

Cosmos-Server

Authentication · Security

6,183

All-in-one self-hosted home server with SmartShield anti-DDoS, Nebula mesh VPN, automatic HTTPS, and a 250-app marketplace — all secured behind a unified auth layer.

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82
Repo Health
59
Technical
65
Dependency
Built with
Go 49%
JavaScript 48%
Updated 1 weeks ago
TypeScript
58%
MIT

web-check

Developer Tools · Security

35,205

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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81
Repo Health
75
Technical
71
Dependency
Built with
TypeScript 58%
JavaScript 23%
Astro 17%
Updated 1 weeks ago
TypeScript
95%
Apache 2.0

Enclosed

Security

2,099

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

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78
Repo Health
88
Technical
71
Dependency
Built with
TypeScript 95%
Updated 6 days ago
TypeScript
80%
GPL 3.0

Bramble

Authentication · Password Manager · Security

441

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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77
Repo Health
84
Technical
69
Dependency
Built with
TypeScript 80%
Updated 6 days ago
Rust
51%
Other

hoodik

File Storage · Security

1,539

Self-hosted, end-to-end encrypted cloud storage with browser-based encryption and S3-compatible storage support

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77
Repo Health
71
Technical
63
Dependency
Built with
Rust 51%
TypeScript 34%
Vue 14%
Updated 1 weeks ago
HTML
80%
Other

Marble

Analytics · Security

617

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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75
Repo Health
80
Technical
0
Dependency
Built with
HTML 80%
Shell 20%
Updated 1 weeks ago
TypeScript
67%
MIT

ALTCHA

Security

2,846

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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74
Repo Health
79
Technical
75
Dependency
Built with
TypeScript 67%
Svelte 27%
Updated 1 weeks ago
Go
82%
Other

PrivateCaptcha

Authentication · Security

198

Privacy-first, self-hostable Proof-of-Work CAPTCHA for GDPR-compliant bot protection.

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74
Repo Health
78
Technical
74
Dependency
Built with
Go 82%
HTML 10%
Updated 5 days ago
Svelte
53%
MIT

Networking Toolbox

Developer Tools · Security

2,700

The offline-first networking toolbox for sysadmins — 100+ subnet, DNS, DHCP, and TLS utilities that work without internet access.

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70
Repo Health
80
Technical
0
Dependency
Built with
Svelte 53%
TypeScript 46%
Updated 2 weeks 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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