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A free and open-source image editor used on the custom desktop stack.

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Placed in Assess: 3 article(s) of evidence from 2 source(s), led by open-source activity, with 0 in the last 30 days. Confidence 46%.

6Hacker News·8/17/2026framework_update
GIMP previews new project format and editing features
GIMP shared a development update for the upcoming 3.3.2 release, highlighting work on a new zipped XML-based project file format, non-destructive editing improvements, and PSD support enhancements. The update also adds MyPaint spectral blending, better brush previews, native file chooser dialogs, and several user interface refinements.
5Hacker News·7/17/2026open_source
Linux X Server Written in Assembly
A developer has built a Linux X server called Frame entirely in Assembly, aiming for a smaller, more battery-efficient desktop stack. The post says it already runs a daily desktop setup with Firefox and GIMP, while replacing a larger set of traditional desktop components with a much smaller codebase.
2Simon Willison·6/17/2026open_source
Click-to-play Web Component for GIFs
Simon Willison introduced <click-to-play>, a progressive-enhancement Web Component that wraps a GIF link and a first-frame image, rendering a still preview with a play button. The GIF is loaded only when the user chooses to play it, reducing unnecessary bandwidth and page load cost.