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How it's ranked: Projects whose README-based assessment rated setup as beginner level, excluding reading lists, sorted by stars. Data from GitHub as of 2026-11-02.

1. 1SuperpowersA set of composable skills and instructions that guide coding agents through planning, TDD, and reviewed develobra · Shell★ 311k
2. 2SkillsA set of reusable instruction files that guide AI coding agents through alignment, testing, and design.mattpocock · Shell★ 310k
3. 3MarkItDownPython tool that converts files like PDF, Word, Excel and PowerPoint into Markdown.microsoft · Python★ 193k
4. 4Oh My ZshA community framework that manages your zsh shell config, with bundled plugins and themes.ohmyzsh · Shell★ 190k
5. 5OllamaRuns open AI models like Gemma, Qwen and DeepSeek on your own machine or in the cloud.ollama · Go★ 186k
6. 6PonytailA Claude Code and agent skill that makes the AI write less code, aiming for the smallest working change.DietrichGebert · JavaScript★ 182k
7. 7BootstrapA free front-end toolkit of ready-made CSS and JavaScript for building responsive websites.twbs · MDX★ 175k
8. 8Agency AgentsA large collection of AI agent prompt files, each set up as a specialist role for tools like Claude Code.msitarzewski · Shell★ 166k
9. 9CC SwitchDesktop app to switch API providers and manage MCP, Skills, and prompts for AI coding agents.farion1231 · Rust★ 151k
10. 10UI UX Pro MaxAn AI skill that gives coding assistants UI/UX design guidance and searchable style data.nextlevelbuilder · Python★ 144k
11. 11PowerToysA set of Windows utilities for customizing the desktop and speeding up everyday tasks.microsoft · C★ 140k
12. 12ExcalidrawOpen-source virtual whiteboard for sketching hand-drawn style diagrams in your browser.excalidraw · TypeScript★ 135k
13. 13GodotFree, open-source engine for making 2D and 3D games across desktop, mobile, web and consoles.godotengine · C++★ 119k
14. 14Agent SkillsEngineering workflow skills (spec, plan, build, test, review, ship) that guide AI coding agents.addyosmani · JavaScript★ 113k
15. 15axiosA promise-based HTTP client that works in both browsers and Node.js.axios · JavaScript★ 109k
16. 16DenoA runtime for running JavaScript and TypeScript programs, with secure defaults.denoland · Rust★ 109k
17. 17Taste SkillAgent skill that steers coding agents toward distinct web designs with reference images and browser checks.Leonxlnx · JavaScript★ 108k
18. 18Agent ReachA tool that lets AI agents read and search sites like Bilibili, Reddit, YouTube and GitHub via one CLI.Panniantong · Python★ 108k
19. 19Windows TerminalThe modern Windows terminal app, plus the original Windows console host, in one repository.microsoft · C++★ 105k
20. 20FastAPIA Python framework for building web APIs quickly, using standard type hints.fastapi · Python★ 105k
21. 21Create React AppA deprecated tool that sets up a basic single-page React app with no build configuration.react · JavaScript★ 103k
22. 22The FuckCorrects your previous console command after you mistype it.nvbn · Python★ 97.9k
23. 23nvmA command-line tool to install and switch between multiple Node.js versions on Mac, Linux, and WSL.nvm-sh · Shell★ 95.7k
24. 24Uptime KumaSelf-hosted uptime monitor that checks your sites and services and alerts you when they go down.louislam · JavaScript★ 93.2k
25. 25MermaidGenerate diagrams from Markdown-like text, for docs and code.mermaid-js · TypeScript★ 91k
26. 26Understand AnythingTurns a codebase, wiki, or docs into an explorable graph you can search and ask questions about.Egonex-AI · TypeScript★ 89.7k
27. 27NextChatOpen-source chat app for talking to many AI models, with a web and desktop version.ChatGPTNextWeb · TypeScript★ 88.9k
28. 28fzfA fast command-line tool for picking items from any list by typing a few letters.junegunn · Go★ 83.9k
29. 29lazygitA simple terminal interface for working with git commands.jesseduffield · Go★ 83.6k
30. 30HoppscotchOpen-source app for building, sending, and testing API requests in the browser, desktop, or CLI.hoppscotch · TypeScript★ 80.7k
31. 31GitHub Readme StatsGenerates GitHub profile stat cards you can embed in your README.anuraghazra · JavaScript★ 79.9k
32. 32GPT4AllDesktop app and Python package for running open-source language models locally on your computer.nomic-ai · C++★ 77.3k
33. 33CodeGraphPre-indexes your codebase into a local graph so AI coding agents find code with fewer tokens.colbymchenry · TypeScript★ 76.2k
34. 34json-serverA fake REST API server built from a JSON file, for prototyping and testing front ends.typicode · JavaScript★ 75.7k
35. 35TabbyA terminal emulator with built-in SSH, Telnet and serial clients for Windows, macOS and Linux.Eugeny · TypeScript★ 75.3k
36. 36Anime.jsA JavaScript library for animating CSS properties, SVG, DOM attributes and plain objects.juliangarnier · JavaScript★ 74.2k
37. 37OpenSpecPlain-text specs that your AI coding assistant and you agree on before any code is written.Fission-AI · TypeScript★ 73.7k
38. 38DoclingPython library that converts PDFs and office files into structured text for AI use.docling-project · Python★ 70k
39. 39AnythingLLMPrivate AI chat app for your documents, with agents, runs locally or with cloud models.Mintplex-Labs · JavaScript★ 67.8k
40. 40last30daysAn AI agent skill that searches many social and web sources on a topic and writes a summary.mvanhorn · Python★ 66.3k
41. 41WinUtilA Windows script that installs apps, applies system tweaks, and fixes common settings.ChrisTitusTech · PowerShell★ 65.4k
42. 42diagram-designAn agent skill that draws editorial diagrams as one self-contained HTML + SVG file.cathrynlavery · HTML★ 64.2k
43. 43Context7Gives AI coding agents current, version-specific docs and code examples for the libraries you use.upstash · TypeScript★ 64.1k
44. 44HumanizerRewrites AI-generated text to read more like a person wrote it, keeping the meaning.blader · Python★ 63.8k
45. 45MarkTextA simple, distraction-free markdown editor for Linux, macOS and Windows.marktext · TypeScript★ 63.5k
46. 46GhosttyA fast, native terminal emulator with GPU rendering and many modern features.ghostty-org · Zig★ 63.3k
47. 47Win11DebloatA PowerShell script that removes preinstalled Windows apps and turns off telemetry and other clutter.Raphire · PowerShell★ 61.5k
48. 48Markdown HereA browser extension that turns Markdown you type in email into formatted HTML before you send.adam-p · JavaScript★ 60.3k
49. 49jQueryA JavaScript library that simplifies finding and changing web page elements and handling events and AJAX.jquery · JavaScript★ 59.8k
50. 50i-have-adhdA skill for coding agents that puts the answer first and drops filler.ayghri · Python★ 59.7k