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Open-source Python projects categorized as Hacks

Top 4 Python Hack Projects

  1. Guide_3DS

    A complete guide to 3DS custom firmware, from stock to boot9strap.

    Project mention: Introduction to Nintendo DS Programming | news.ycombinator.com | 2026-04-09

    * Run through https://3ds.hacks.guide/

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  3. patchy

    :anchor: Patch the inner source of python functions at runtime.

    Project mention: Show HN: Modshim – a new alternative to monkey-patching in Python | news.ycombinator.com | 2025-10-16
  4. DidMySettingsChange

    A python script that checks to see if your privacy settings got changed without you noticing :)

    Project mention: Show HN: DidMySettingsChange – A tool that checks changed windows settings | news.ycombinator.com | 2025-10-05
  5. Lego-Batman-Cheat-Tool

    Custom trainer that adds cheats and gameplay tweaks for LEGO Batman (2008).

    Project mention: Lego Batman Cheat Tool – real-time cheats and UI for Lego Batman (2008) | news.ycombinator.com | 2025-09-15
NOTE: The open source projects on this list are ordered by number of github stars. The number of mentions indicates repo mentiontions in the last 12 Months or since we started tracking (Dec 2020).

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Python Hacks related posts

  • 3DS Hacks Guide

    1 project | news.ycombinator.com | 1 Feb 2026
  • Nintendo DS code editor and scriptable game engine

    1 project | news.ycombinator.com | 31 Jan 2026
  • Show HN: Modshim – a new alternative to monkey-patching in Python

    4 projects | news.ycombinator.com | 16 Oct 2025
  • Show HN: DidMySettingsChange – A tool that checks changed windows settings

    1 project | news.ycombinator.com | 5 Oct 2025
  • I hacked my 3DS... now what?

    2 projects | /r/3dshacks | 1 Jul 2023
  • Sonic Mania Ported to 3DS

    2 projects | /r/emulation | 13 Sep 2022
  • Is Nintendo no longer updating 3DS firmware? Does it mean that CFW/modding won’t be blocked by patches anymore?

    2 projects | /r/3dshacks | 14 Jul 2022
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Index

What are some of the best open-source Hack projects in Python? This list will help you:

# Project Stars
1 Guide_3DS 1,811
2 patchy 217
3 DidMySettingsChange 116
4 Lego-Batman-Cheat-Tool 3

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