The AfterStep Terminal Emulator is based on rxvt code, with additional visual effects but no extra bloat. Originally a .pup from GuestToo, this modified version features pseudo-transparency and an easy-to-read font.

After DotPup Handler is installed, click on any .pup file and follow instructions to install it.

Compresses files in .tar.gz and .zip formats. Decompresses files in .tar, tar.gz, .tgz and .zip formats. Easy to use; just drag file from target directory to icon. Based on MU's original dotpup.

pcrypt-prescott_v2.pet encrypts and decrypts files only, using Blowfish encryption. Originally from coolpup, with updated GUI from BarryK, and modified right-click menu options.

pcrypt-1.1-2.pet encrypts and decrypts files and directories, using Blowfish encryption. Originally from coolpup, modified by soliver.

pcrypt2-1.0-2.pet encrypts and decrypts files and directories, using Rijndael encryption. Modified by soliver, with advanced options.

Make .pet packages by putting files into their destination folders, then packaging them with this utility. Also converts .pet packages to .sfs files. More information is available here.

A valuable addition for those who make .pets. Converts .pet packages to directories with a right-click of the mouse.

Removes menu entries, which can be restored if needed.

Adds widgets to desktop, such as calendar and clock. Many more to choose from. More information is available here.

Creates desktop wallpaper. Right-click on a .gif, .jpg or .png image for a menu option that copies it into the backgrounds folder.

Loads and unloads .sfs files with a right-click of the mouse; doesn't require BootManager or a save file. From mikeb.

Please note that some .sfs files can be activated but not deactivated if they contain files that must remain in use during a session.

Converts .sfs files to .pet packages with a right-click of the mouse. From TheAsterisk!.

A simple, yet powerful rsync-based backup program with an automatic backup scheduler; helps prevent lost data. Details are available here and at the snap2 website.

Adds mini-icons or pixmaps to the system tray for quick access to apps. Updated version includes a more user-friendly GUI and help menu.

A command line-based utility that opens .rpm and .deb files from other Linux distributions. Open a terminal in the package's directory, type unrpm [package-name].rpm or undeb [package-name].deb

A cross-platform screen magnifier that's customizable yet easy to use.

Runs Windows programs from within Puppy Linux.
(Does not work with all of them.)

Both versions now include a single Wine menu entry that opens a Wine GUI with several menu entries (including quick-start help). Missing-dependency errors have been fixed. Version 1.4.1 also includes a fully functional Winetricks GUI and Zenity.

More details are available here, and also at the Wine website.

Perhaps the best hex editor for Linux, with many features. For more information, visit the wxHexEditor website. Extra menu entry removed (01-Feb-2016).

A web-development tool and great time saver.

File compressor and extractor. Includes a simpler, faster interface, and a custom 7zip .bin to handle .7z, .exe, .lzma, .rar, .sfs and .xz extensions. Custom PupZip extracts files from .pets with a right-click of the mouse. Also contains bug fixes for multiple-item handling, plus additional bug fixes for wrapper and extension handling (01-Feb-2016). Recompiled by mikeb.

A more comprehensive file compressor and extractor. The .zip contains extra file formats. More information is available here.

Compares and highlights differences between two files. Includes a tidier interface with additional features; obsolete code has been removed. Compiled by mikeb.

Compresses pre-archived files (.tar, .zip, etc.) in .lzma and .xz formats. Decompresses files in .lzma, .tlz, .txz and .xz formats. Easy to use; just drag file from target directory to icon. Binaries compiled by Dingo; based on MU's muzip.

Makes GTK-based window GUIs from shell scripts. Required by some apps. Originally a Debian Etch package but one-tenth the size, this .pet is fully functional and needs no glib/libgio updates.