CLI tools

Single-purpose command-line utilities built for the pipe. ripgrep, fd, jq, bat, fzf, and the long tail of Unix-style tools that replace or extend the classics.

ast-grep

Find, lint, and refactor code using structural patterns instead of text

★ 15k · v0.45.0 · rust

viddy

Modern watch command with time travel and vim keybindings

★ 5.4k · v1.3.1 · rust

tproxy

Monitor network traffic with real-time TCP and UDP insights

★ 3.7k · v0.9.2 · go

gopass

Secure team password management from the command line

★ 7.1k · v1.16.1 · go

himalaya

Manage emails entirely from your terminal with full control

★ 6.9k · v2.0.0 · rust

rustscan

Lightning-fast port scanning with adaptive learning and scripting capabilities

★ 20k · v2.4.1 · rust

gowall

Transform images to match any color scheme instantly

★ 2.3k · v0.2.4 · go

fd

Find files faster with intuitive syntax and parallel search

★ 44k · v10.4.2 · rust

lsd

Rust-powered ls replacement with colors, icons, and tree-view

★ 16k · v1.2.0 · rust

pastel

Generate, analyze, and convert colors directly from your terminal

★ 6.4k · v0.12.0 · rust

aria2

Download files faster with multi-source parallel downloads

★ 42k · vrelease-1.37.0 · c++

httpstat

Visualize curl performance metrics with beautiful terminal breakdowns

★ 6.2k · v1.3.0 · python

jaq

Fast, correct JSON processing with jq compatibility

★ 3.7k · v3.1.0 · rust

s3cmd

Command-line S3 client for uploading, managing, and syncing cloud storage

★ 4.9k · v2.4.0 · python

dirsearch

Discover hidden web paths with intelligent brute-force scanning

★ 15k · v0.4.3 · python

gron

Transform JSON into greppable text format

★ 14k · v0.7.1 · go

kyanos

Capture and analyze network requests with kernel-level latency insights

★ 5.1k · v1.6.0 · c

neomutt

Command-line email client with modern features and active development

★ 3.8k · v20260616 · c

shellcheck

Catch shell script errors before they cause problems

★ 40k · v0.11.0 · haskell

lychee

Lightning-fast link validation for any document format

★ 3.8k · vlychee-v0.24.2 · rust

fastfetch

Lightning-fast system information display for modern terminals

★ 24k · v2.66.0 · c

Spectre.Console

Build stunning terminal UIs with rich formatting and cross-platform support

★ 12k

clipboard

Manage unlimited clipboard history with files, text, and binary data

★ 5.9k · v0.10.0 · c++

entr

Trigger commands instantly when files change, no polling needed

★ 5.6k · c

editly

Create videos programmatically with code instead of clicking

★ 5.5k · v0.15.0-rc.1 · typescript

dust

Instantly visualize disk space usage with intelligent directory analysis

★ 12k · v1.2.4 · rust

xxh

Take your customized shell environment anywhere via SSH

★ 6.1k · v0.8.16 · python

s5cmd

Execute S3 and local filesystem operations at extreme speed

★ 4.1k · v2.3.0 · go

mop

Monitor stocks and markets directly from your terminal

★ 2.2k · go

restic

Fast, secure backups across any platform and storage

★ 35k · v0.19.1 · go

Qalculate

Solve complex math expressions with precision and versatility

★ 2.6k · v5.12.0 · c++

gallery-dl

Download image galleries from hundreds of sites via command line

★ 19k · v1.32.9 · python

pandoc

Convert documents between 30+ formats instantly

★ 46k · v3.10.1 · haskell

yo

Kickstart projects with best practices and proven tools

★ 4.0k · v7.0.1 · javascript

decktape

Convert HTML presentations to PDF in seconds

★ 2.4k · v3.16.1 · javascript

scc

Count lines of code, complexity, and project costs in seconds

★ 8.6k · v3.7.0 · go