C projects — indie software

18 independent C listings the big search engines bury.

• directgate

  github · Free · by directgate

  Security-focused zero-trust remote access over end-to-end encrypted peer-to-peer connections. No VPN, no port forwarding, no static IP.

• Retro-Gamer

  github · Free · by enidpenoche926

  Emulate classic game systems on ESP32 hardware using VGA output and the FabGL library.

• codex-cli-zh-binary-skill

  github · Free · by gzy3894-png

  Android 上开箱可用的 Codex CLI TUI：基于 ReTerminal + Alpine/proot，内置 Codex 中文版 ARM64 musl 安装、依赖检测、Responses API 配置和恢复流程。

• milliways

  github · Free · by mwigge

  The Restaurant at the End of the Universe — an AI terminal for macOS and Linux

• cfm

  github · Free · by nothingfr87

  C File Manager is just a simple file manager

• firestaff

  github · Free · by yeager

  🔥 Source-faithful Dungeon Master engine — DM1, CSB, DM2, DM Nexus and Theron's Quest on modern hardware. macOS, Windows, Linux, Steam Deck.

• zclassic

  github · Free · by ZclassiC23

  ZClassic full node in one ~15 MB pure-C23 binary — Equihash 200,9 PoW, Sapling shielded transactions, embedded Tor onion service, block explorer, wallet, and an MCP server for AI-native operation

• C_Processes_Signals

  github · Free · by AsmaaSoliman

  C programs explore processes and signals for OS concepts. Learn process creation, synchronization, and signal handling with concise, practical exercises. 🐙

• suika3

  github · Free · by awemorris

  Suika3 is yet another visual novel engine.

• lush

  github · Free · by berrym

  A Unix shell with developer-first design

• httpx

  github · Free · by blinddistribution724

  🌐 Use HTTPX, a C-based command-line client, to make HTTP requests easily and generate code snippets in multiple languages.

• Build-your-own-shell

  github · Free · by Destides

  Build-your-own-shell is a Unix shell in C with piping, I/O redirection, and background jobs, offering a robust, command line experience for learners and beginners 🐙

• ldap_bofs

  github · Free · by muhammadmehdi1656

  🔧 Simplify LDAP proxying with essential BOFs, providing convenient helper scripts for efficient implementation and setup.

• polinaserial

  github · Free · by Nillkin463

  🔗 Monitor serial ports on Mac OS X effortlessly, featuring automatic log deobfuscation and interactive filtering for optimal data handling.

• mini_shell

  github · Free · by RAYMDG

  🔧 Build a lightweight Unix shell in C, featuring command execution, I/O redirection, and signal handling for an improved command-line experience.

• PSPAchievementsSystem

  github · Free · by Serologyantiperspirant659

  Bring offline PSP achievements to real hardware with real-time RAM checks, in-game popups, and saved progress.

• meta-magic_mount

  github · Free · by Valhalda

  🛠️ Implement systemless modification support for KernelSU, ensuring enhanced customization without altering the core system files.

• LLMux

  github · Free · by yashboss1111

  A lightweight local LLM chat with a web UI and a C‑based server that runs any LLM chat executable as a child and communicates via pipes