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One open-source alternative to Dash, with its features, GitHub activity and licence.

The open-source alternative to Dash listed on Enlisted is massCode.

massCode is listed under developer tools. It shipped code in the last 30 days and can be self-hosted.

Last updated October 3, 2026 · ranked by GitHub stars, growth and recent commits

massCode

A free, local-first developer workspace that combines code snippets, Markdown notes, an HTTP client, a math notebook, drawings and dev tools in one desktop app.

GitHub stars
7k
Last commit
2 days ago
Latest release
v6.0.0
Licence
AGPL-3.0
masscode.iomassCode homepage screenshot

massCode is a free and open-source developer workspace that started life as a snippet manager and now brings several tools together. It combines code snippets, Markdown notes, HTTP requests, calculations, drawings and developer tools in one local-first app, with the workspace stored on your own disk as plain Markdown files.

Snippets are organized in folders and tags, notes can be linked and shown in a graph, and tasks with status, priority and due dates can link to notes, snippets and API requests. The HTTP client supports API workflows: saved requests run one after another, values carry over between steps and test results are displayed. A command palette finds items and runs commands from the keyboard, and a built-in AI assistant helps with code, notes and HTTP workflows.

massCode is available for macOS, Windows and Linux, can be installed via Homebrew, and has extensions for VS Code and Raycast. It is built with Electron and Vue, licensed under AGPL-3.0, and works offline. It suits developers who want a single local app instead of separate snippet, notes and API tools.

Key features

  • Code snippet manager with folders and tags
  • Markdown notes with link graph
  • HTTP client with request workflows
  • Math notebook and drawings
  • Built-in AI assistant
  • Keyboard-driven command palette
  • Extensions for VS Code and Raycast

Pricing: Free and open source under the AGPL-3.0 licence; sponsorship and donations are encouraged.

Dash alternatives: questions

What is the best open-source alternative to Dash?
massCode is the only open-source alternative to Dash listed on Enlisted so far: A free, local-first developer workspace that combines code snippets, Markdown notes, an HTTP client, a math notebook, drawings and dev tools in one desktop app.
Is massCode free?
massCode is open source, so the code is free to use under its licence, and it can be self-hosted on your own server or computer.
How does Enlisted rank Dash alternatives?
By a score built from GitHub stars, star growth over the last 30 days and how recently the code changed. massCode shipped code in the last 30 days. Data is refreshed daily, and nobody can pay to move up.

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