<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true"><li>A developer shares a curated list of open source tools on GitHub that they can't live without in the 2025 edition.</li><li>The developer values open source tools for saving time, reducing clutter, and solving common development problems.</li><li>Open source tools are preferred due to being built by users themselves, transparent, flexible, and respecting developer autonomy.</li><li>The list includes powerful and practical software that enhances workflow with no fluff included.</li><li>While closed tools may be visually appealing and faster, open source tools offer better control over the tools and software being used.</li></ul>

The 10 Open Source Tools I Can’t Live Without as a Developer (2025 Edition)

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