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+# Tools
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+Helpful tools for maintainers. This list is meant as a first suggestion.
+Each project and its requirements are different so use at your own need.
+
+* List of various tools (both open source and commercial) [Linux Foundation's List of Tools](https://www.linuxfoundation.org/resources/open-source-guides/tools-managing-open-source-programs/)
+* Code hosting [Gitlab](https://gitlab.org)
+* Issue hosting [Gitlab](https://gitlab.org)
+* Continues Integration and Continues Delivery [Gitlab](https://gitlab.org)
+* Open Source license chooser [Choose A License](https://choosealicense.com/)
+* License/Copyright dependency checker [Fossology](https://www.fossology.org/)
+* Modular website theme based on Hugo [Syna](https://syna.okkur.org)
+* Vanity redirects configured via DNS to control all your project links [TXTDirect](https://txtdirect.org)
+* Regex testing [Regexr](https://www.regexr.com/)
+* Favicon generator [Real Favicon Generator](https://realfavicongenerator.net/)
+
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+*Contributions for generally useful tools for maintainers are welcome*
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