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Top pickRepoGitHub trending3,744 ★

Claude‑Red is a GitHub library of structured offensive‑security skill files for the Claude AI system.

Each SKILL.md file encodes expert methodology for attacks such as SQL injection, shellcode development, and EDR evasion, enabling automated security reasoning with Claude.

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ScyllaDB is a high‑performance NoSQL data store built with Seastar, compatible with Cassandra and DynamoDB APIs.

Implemented in C++, the database targets low‑latency workloads and offers drop‑in replacement for existing Cassandra or DynamoDB deployments.

Top pickRepoGitHub trending33,224 ★

Zapret‑discord‑youtube is a GitHub project linking Zapret functionality with Discord and YouTube platforms.

Although the repository lacks a description, its name suggests integration tools for managing Zapret‑related content across Discord and YouTube services.

Top pickRepoGitHub trending · rust3,303 ★

cuda‑oxide is a Rust‑to‑CUDA compiler that emits PTX directly from idiomatic Rust code without DSLs or bindings.

The tool enables developers to write safe, SIMD‑style GPU kernels in Rust, simplifying GPU programming while preserving Rust’s safety guarantees.

Top pickRepoGitHub trending · rust17,021 ★

turbovec is a Rust‑implemented vector index built on TurboQuant, providing Python bindings for similarity search.

The library offers high‑performance nearest‑neighbor queries, bridging Rust’s speed with Python’s ease of use for machine‑learning applications.

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ReleaseHF trending601 likes

Edge0-35B-A3B-preview is a 35‑billion‑parameter text‑generation model on HuggingFace with 1,596 downloads and 601 likes.

  • 35B parameters
  • 1,596 downloads
  • 601 likes

This preview release targets developers needing large language models for generation tasks and reflects early community interest, as shown by its download and like counts. It is hosted on the HuggingFace model hub.

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The 2026 Retrocomputing Challenge featured a home‑brew 16‑bit relay computer built without transistors.

Creator Peter used electromechanical relays to implement a 16‑bit architecture, showcasing extreme retro design for the competition. The project emphasizes hands‑on learning of low‑level hardware.

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Andy Huot’s infinity‑mirror digital clock uses RGB LEDs and a stacked diffuser for animated visual effects.

The clock combines high‑quality components with clever optics to create a deep‑looking mirror effect, demonstrating creative use of LED animation in a consumer‑grade timepiece.

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A functional circular saw powered by compressed air was constructed entirely from LEGO bricks.

Jamie’s build shows that LEGO can be used for serious mechanical projects, integrating pneumatic actuation to drive a saw blade for cutting tasks.

Repohackaday

The Spin FV‑1 emulator reproduces the FV‑1 DSP chip behavior to aid guitar pedal development.

By providing a software model of the popular audio DSP, developers can test and iterate pedal designs without needing physical hardware, speeding prototyping cycles.

Newshackaday

The 2026 Hackaday Superconference is scheduled for November, marking the event’s tenth annual edition.

  • November 2026
  • 10th edition

The conference gathers makers and engineers for talks, workshops, and demos, continuing a decade‑long tradition of community‑driven technology showcases.

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LAGEOS‑1, launched in 1976, is a passive spherical satellite with no electronics, instrumentation, or propulsion.

  • Launched 1976

Weighing just under a few hundred kilograms, the satellite serves laser ranging experiments to improve Earth‑gravity models despite its minimalist design.

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Top pickRepoGitHub trending3,744 ★

Claude‑Red is a GitHub library of structured offensive‑security skill files for the Claude AI system.

Each SKILL.md file encodes expert methodology for attacks such as SQL injection, shellcode development, and EDR evasion, enabling automated security reasoning with Claude.

Top pickRepoGitHub trending · c++15,751 ★

ScyllaDB is a high‑performance NoSQL data store built with Seastar, compatible with Cassandra and DynamoDB APIs.

Implemented in C++, the database targets low‑latency workloads and offers drop‑in replacement for existing Cassandra or DynamoDB deployments.

Top pickRepoGitHub trending33,224 ★

Zapret‑discord‑youtube is a GitHub project linking Zapret functionality with Discord and YouTube platforms.

Although the repository lacks a description, its name suggests integration tools for managing Zapret‑related content across Discord and YouTube services.

Top pickRepoGitHub trending · rust3,303 ★

cuda‑oxide is a Rust‑to‑CUDA compiler that emits PTX directly from idiomatic Rust code without DSLs or bindings.

The tool enables developers to write safe, SIMD‑style GPU kernels in Rust, simplifying GPU programming while preserving Rust’s safety guarantees.

Top pickRepoGitHub trending · rust17,021 ★

turbovec is a Rust‑implemented vector index built on TurboQuant, providing Python bindings for similarity search.

The library offers high‑performance nearest‑neighbor queries, bridging Rust’s speed with Python’s ease of use for machine‑learning applications.

RepoGitHub trending137,754 ★

The GitHub repo Shubhamsaboo/awesome-llm-apps lists over 100 free, open‑source AI agents, agent skills, and Retrieval‑Augmented Generation (RAG) applications.

  • 100+ AI agents
  • Free and open source

The repository curates links to ready‑to‑use LLM components across chatbots, tool‑use, and data‑retrieval scenarios, organized by function and language. It is community‑maintained and updated regularly, making it a quick reference for engineers building or extending LLM‑based systems. Each entry includes a brief description and a direct link to the source code or demo.

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