Using this software library

This is a searchable catalogue of desktop software written by Joe Cox. It covers actively supported releases, archived projects, prototypes, and experiments stretching back many years.

Each product in the catalogue has its own page that brings together everything in one place: a description, the current version, download links, screenshots, checksums, changelog, awards, and a support form.

There are several ways to find what you are looking for:

• Search box — The search field on the homepage matches product names, descriptions, keywords, categories, and development status. Results update live in the Explorer section below as you type.
• Filter buttons — Use the filter buttons (All projects, Supported, Active, Downloadable, With screenshots, etc.) to narrow the Explorer to a specific slice of the catalogue. Filters and searches combine, so you can search within a filtered set.
• Metric cards — The stat cards above the Explorer are clickable shortcuts. Clicking one applies the corresponding filter and scrolls you straight down to the Explorer results.
• Sidebar — On larger screens, the left sidebar lists all currently supported products sorted by most recently worked on. On smaller screens, use the “Browse supported” button to toggle it open.

The Explorer is the main browsable listing on the homepage. It shows products as either Cards or a Detailed list — switch between them using the view toggle buttons (Cards / Detailed list) in the Explorer toolbar.

• Cards view — A grid of product cards showing name, icon, category, status, tags, and a short summary.
• Detailed list view — A denser row-based layout with the same information arranged horizontally, useful for scanning a large number of entries quickly.
• Load more — Results are paged for performance. Click “Load more results” at the bottom of the Explorer to reveal additional entries.

Your chosen filter, search query, and view mode are saved in your browser so the Explorer reopens exactly where you left off next time.

Click any product name or card to open its dedicated page. Each product page may include:

• Description — What the software does, how it works, and any relevant background.
• Status and version — The current development status (Active, Paused, Complete, etc.), version number, internal version, and license type.
• Download — A direct download link for the current build, where available.
• Screenshots — A thumbnail gallery. Click a thumbnail to open the full-size viewer.
• Changelog — A full version history listing what changed in each release.
• File hashes — MD5 and CRC checksums for verifying downloaded files have not been tampered with.
• Awards — Any recognition or external mentions attached to the product.
• PAD file — A Portable Application Description XML file, used by software directories to import product metadata.
• Permanent link — A stable URL you can bookmark or share that will always point to the product page.
• External links — Forum, wiki, and “more information” links to related external resources.

Every product belongs to one catalogue category:

• Supported — Current releases that are maintained or still usable.
• Unsupported — Archive releases kept available for historical reference.
• Unreleased — Concepts, prototypes, and work-in-progress projects that have not been publicly released.
• Games — Game projects and experiments.
• Developers — Libraries, frameworks, and tools built for other developers.
• Other — Everything that does not fit neatly into another category.

Products also have a development status (Active, Paused, Complete, Superseded, Abandoned, etc.) which is independent of the category. Use the “Active” filter on the homepage to see only products currently being worked on.

If a product has an available download, its product page will show a “Download” button near the top. Clicking it redirects you to the hosted file.

After downloading, you can verify the file integrity by comparing the CRC and MD5 hashes shown on the product's “View hashes” page against values produced by a local checksum tool.

Every product page includes a “Support” button. This opens a support form pre-linked to that specific product so the request reaches the right place.

• Enter the verification code shown on the form, choose a subject, optionally provide your name and email, and describe the issue.
• If you want a reply, an email address is required. Replies are not guaranteed but general enquiries, bug reports, and suggestions are welcome.
• Before submitting, check the product's changelog and any linked external resources — the answer may already be available.

• Changes — A feed of recent updates across the catalogue, showing which products changed and what was modified (version, description, icon, screenshots, etc.). Accessible from the sidebar or the Changes link at the top of the page.
• Home — Returns to the homepage with the Explorer, search, and filters.