Linux Softwares to Lightweight

Discover Linux Softwares to Lightweight.

Designed to consume minimal system resources, making it fast and efficient on various computer configurations.

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Links

Links

Open Source

Links is a versatile and lightweight web browser designed for environments where graphical interfaces are not preferred or available. It operates effectively in both text-mode and graphical modes, providing a fast and efficient browsing experience with a strong focus on privacy and customization.

Excellent performance in text mode.
Command line interface
OS & Utilities Web Browsers
Adblock Edge

Adblock Edge

Open Source

Adblock Edge was a browser extension designed to block advertisements within web pages. Primarily focused on Microsoft Edge (formerly Project Spartan), it aimed to provide users with a cleaner, faster browsing experience by preventing the loading of various ad formats.

Blocks various ad formats effectively.
Firefox extension
Web Browsers
Brave

Brave

Open Source

brave is a free and open-source web browser based on the Chromium engine, offering enhanced privacy and security features. It blocks ads, trackers, and other forms of online surveillance by default, resulting in a faster and safer browsing experience. Brave integrates the ANONYMOUS REWARD (BAT) system, allowing users to earn cryptocurrency for viewing privacy-respecting ads and support content creators.

Excellent built-in ad and tracker blocking significantly enhances privacy and pe...
Built-in Ad-blocker
Security & Privacy Web Browsers
File Roller

File Roller

Open Source

File Roller is the official archive manager for the GNOME desktop environment, providing a simple and intuitive way to create, view, and extract archive files. It supports a wide range of popular archive formats.

Excellent integration with GNOME desktop.
File compression
File Management
µMatrix

µMatrix

Open Source

uMatrix is a browser extension that functions as a powerful point-and-click matrix-based firewall and privacy-enhancement tool. It provides granular control over what resources are loaded by your browser, allowing users to block or allow requests based on type, origin, and destination, helping to protect privacy and improve browsing security.

Provides granular control over network requests via a visual matrix interface.
Browser based app
Security & Privacy Web Browsers
recordMyDesktop

recordMyDesktop

Open Source

recordMyDesktop is a free and open-source screencasting tool for Linux systems. It allows users to capture desktop activity into the Ogg Theora format, providing a simple and effective solution for creating video recordings of their screen.

Free and open source
Record desktop activity
Video & Movies
Yakuake

Yakuake

Open Source

Yakuake is a feature-rich, dropdown terminal emulator for KDE, inspired by the quick-access consoles in games like Quake. It slides down from the top of your screen with a single keypress, providing immediate command-line access and then retracts just as easily, maximizing screen real estate.

Instant terminal access via hotkey
Quake-style
OS & Utilities
JDiskReport

JDiskReport is a free, portable utility designed to help users understand how disk space is being utilized. It provides visual representations and detailed statistics of file and directory sizes, enabling users to identify large, obsolete, or unnecessary files for efficient disk management and cleanup.

Excellent visual representation of disk usage.
Ad-free
OS & Utilities
GNOME Web

GNOME Web

Open Source

GNOME Web (Epiphany) is a lightweight, open-source web browser deeply integrated with the GNOME desktop environment. It focuses on simplicity, speed, privacy, and security, utilizing the WebKit rendering engine.

Clean and minimalist user interface
Built-in Ad-blocker
OS & Utilities Web Browsers
Psi

Psi

Open Source

Psi is a robust, open-source instant messaging client built on the XMPP protocol. It's known for its focus on speed, efficiency, and adherence to XMPP standards, offering a clean interface and strong privacy features for secure and reliable communication.

Dedicated XMPP support ensures compliance and reliability on the network.
Chat
Social & Communications
SQLite Manager

SQLite Manager

Open Source

SQLite Manager is a robust database management extension designed for SQLite databases. It provides a user-friendly interface combined with efficient performance for a wide range of database operations, making it ideal for developers and database administrators.

Easy to use interface
Add-ons
Office & Productivity
gThumb

gThumb

Open Source

gThumb is a versatile image viewer and organizer for the GNOME desktop environment. It offers a comprehensive suite of tools for browsing, managing, and performing basic edits on your photo collection. Beyond simple viewing, gThumb facilitates organizing images with tags, finding duplicates, and executing batch operations like renaming and format conversion, making it a practical choice for digital photo management.

Excellent integration with the GNOME desktop environment.
Duplicate image finder
Photos & Graphics
uGet

uGet

Open Source

uGet is a powerful and lightweight open-source download manager for Windows and Linux. It accelerates downloads, supports multiple protocols like HTTP, FTP, BitTorrent and Metalink, and features resume capabilities, browser integration, and robust clipboard monitoring.

Accelerates downloads effectively using multiple connections.
Browser integration
File Sharing OS & Utilities
KTorrent

KTorrent

Open Source

KTorrent is a robust and feature-rich BitTorrent client integrated with the KDE Plasma Desktop environment. It offers a lightweight and intuitive interface for downloading and sharing files over the BitTorrent network, emphasizing user control and privacy without intrusive advertisements.

Resource-efficient operation
Lightweight
File Sharing
QupZilla

QupZilla

Open Source

QupZilla is a free and open-source web browser designed for general users, emphasizing speed, privacy, and a clean user interface. It leverages the powerful QtWebEngine to deliver a modern browsing experience while remaining lightweight and resource-efficient.

Built-in ad and tracker blocking enhance privacy.
Built-in Ad-blocker
Web Browsers
Cheese

Cheese

Open Source

Cheese is a user-friendly webcam application designed for GNOME desktop environments. It allows users to easily capture photos and videos from their webcam, apply various effects, and share their creations.

Extremely easy to use interface
Photobooth
Photos & Graphics Video & Movies
GnuPG

GnuPG

Open Source

GNU Privacy Guard (GnuPG or GPG) is a free and open-source implementation of the OpenPGP standard, widely used for encrypting and signing data and communications. It provides a robust suite of command-line and graphical tools to protect sensitive information.

Strong and widely respected cryptographic implementation based on the OpenPGP st...
Encrypted email
Security & Privacy
Manjaro Linux

Manjaro Linux

Open Source

Manjaro Linux is a user-friendly, Arch Linux-based distribution that offers the benefits of a rolling release model combined with ease of use. It provides a stable and customizable desktop experience suitable for both new and experienced Linux users.

User-friendly installation compared to Arch.
Based on Arch Linux
OS & Utilities
Synapse

Synapse

Open Source

Synapse is a fast and lightweight semantic launcher primarily for Linux, built with Vala. It allows users to quickly launch applications, search for and access files and documents based on usage patterns, and perform various actions via plugins, leveraging the Zeitgeist engine for intelligent searching.

Very fast and responsive application launching.
Program Launchers
OS & Utilities
Disconnect

Disconnect

Open Source

Disconnect is a robust tool designed to enhance online privacy by visualizing and blocking the invisible tracking technologies that follow your browsing and search history across the web. Available as a browser extension and other privacy-focused solutions, it aims to significantly reduce the amount of personal data collected by third-party trackers.

Effectively blocks online trackers.
Google Chrome extension
Security & Privacy Web Browsers
Parted Magic

Parted Magic

Commercial

Parted Magic is a comprehensive, professional-grade bootable Linux distribution designed for hard drive management. It provides essential tools for disk partitioning, data recovery, data wiping, and system rescue, all accessible from a live environment without needing to install to a hard drive. It's a powerful toolkit for IT professionals and advanced users.

Comprehensive collection of disk tools in one place.
Disk Cloning
OS & Utilities System & Hardware
Snes9x

Snes9x

Open Source

Snes9x is a highly compatible and widely popular Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) and Super Famicom emulator available across numerous platforms, including Windows, macOS, Linux, and mobile devices.

High game compatibility across a vast library.
Portable
Games
MATE

MATE

Open Source

MATE is a classic, lightweight desktop environment that continues the GNOME 2 legacy. It offers a traditional and intuitive interface while providing modern functionality and performance.

Highly lightweight and performs well on older hardware.
Desktop Environment
OS & Utilities
LXDE

LXDE

Open Source

LXDE (Lightweight X11 Desktop Environment) is a free, resource-efficient desktop environment designed for low-spec computers. It offers a classic desktop experience with essential components, focusing on speed and stability for users with limited hardware resources or those who prefer a nimble environment.

Extremely low resource consumption, excellent for old or low-spec hardware.
Lightweight
OS & Utilities
Shotcut

Shotcut

Open Source

Shotcut is a free, open-source, and cross-platform video editor offering a wide array of features for both beginners and experienced users. Supporting numerous formats and providing non-linear editing, it's a powerful tool for video creation without watermarks or license fees.

Completely free and open source with no watermarks.
HTML5 Support
Video & Movies
Quod Libet

Quod Libet

Open Source

Quod Libet is a highly extensible GTK+-based audio player for Linux, focusing on powerful music library management and flexible tagging. Written in Python and using the Mutagen library, it offers extensive customization and handles diverse audio formats seamlessly.

Highly customizable interface and functionality.
Music Library
Audio & Music File Management Video & Movies
Privacy Badger

Privacy Badger

Open Source

Privacy Badger is a free browser extension developed by the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) that automatically learns to block invisible trackers.

Effectively blocks invisible trackers using a unique heuristic approach.
Content Filtering
Security & Privacy
Videos

Videos

Open Source

Videos, formerly known as Totem, is the official video player for the GNOME desktop environment. It provides a straightforward and efficient way to play various video and audio files directly on your Linux system. Designed for integration within the GNOME ecosystem, it offers a familiar and seamless user experience.

Seamless integration with the GNOME desktop environment.
Capture image from video
CD/DVD Tools Video & Movies
Chromium OS

Chromium OS

Open Source

Chromium OS is the open-source foundation powering Chrome OS. It's a Linux-based operating system centered around the Chromium browser, designed for speed, simplicity, and web-centric computing, relying heavily on web applications for functionality.

Open-source and transparent
Auto Updates
OS & Utilities
Tomahawk

Tomahawk

Open Source

Tomahawk is a free and open-source music player that integrates various music sources, including streaming services, local files, and social networks, into a unified library and playback experience. It allows users to discover, play, and share music seamlessly across platforms.

Seamlessly integrates various music sources into one library.
Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
Audio & Music Social & Communications
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