Hello Product Hunt community! 👋

I'm thrilled to introduce GitHubPlay to all makers, developers, and open-source enthusiasts today!

### Why GitHubPlay?

GitHub is home to the world's most innovative software, but finding and installing ready-to-run desktop applications can be painful:

- Sifting through dozens of release assets (debug symbols, tarballs, sha256 sums) just to find the right installer for your OS.

- Missing out on fast-rising gems because GitHub Trending is often clogged with non-software repositories.

### What makes GitHubPlay different:

⚡ Instant Multi-Platform Binaries: One-click download buttons for macOS (.dmg/.pkg), Windows (.exe/.msi), and Linux (.AppImage/.deb) matching your system architecture (x64 / Apple Silicon / ARM).

🔒 Direct Upstream 302 Redirects: We never re-package, host, or alter files. Downloads point directly to the original GitHub Releases, preserving author stats and user security.

📈 Star Velocity Leaderboards: Discover breakout projects trending over the last 24h, 7d, and 30d.

🤖 Dedicated AI & Dev Categories: Curated directories for local LLMs, AI agents, developer productivity, and design tools.

🛡️ Maintainer Badges: Embeddable dynamic SVG badges for maintainers to feature on their GitHub READMEs.

Explore the directory here: https://githubplay.com

I'd love to hear your thoughts, feedback, and suggestions for future features in the comments below! What open-source tools do you use every day that we should feature? 🚀