Python terminal tools

A curated collection of the best terminal tools written in Python.

Terminator

Multiple terminals in one window with advanced tiling layout support.

★ 2.7k · v2.1.6 · python

Guake

Drop-down terminal for GNOME inspired by Quake.

★ 4.7k · v3.10.1 · python

Kitty

Cross-platform, fast, feature-rich, GPU based terminal.

★ 35k · v0.49.2 · python

Aider

Collaborate with AI to code faster and smarter in your terminal

★ 50k · v0.86.0 · python

OpenHands CLI

Run AI coding agents directly from your terminal

★ 91k · v1.27.1 · python

urwid

Build rich terminal interfaces with Python

★ 3.0k · v4.2.5 · python

Cloud Code Usage Monitor

Real-time Claude token usage tracking with ML predictions

★ 8.7k · v4.0.0 · python

isd

Manage systemd units with fuzzy search, previews, and custom keybindings

★ 2.1k · v0.6.2 · python

buku

Command-line bookmark manager with encryption and browser sync

★ 7.2k · v5.1 · python

gdb-dashboard

Visual debugging interface that displays program state automatically

★ 12k · python

Kimi Code CLI

AI-powered coding assistant that automates programming tasks in your terminal and IDE

★ 11k · v1.52.0 · python

gallery-dl

Download image galleries from hundreds of sites via command line

★ 20k · v1.32.16 · python

glances

Real-time system monitoring with comprehensive insights across all platforms

★ 34k · v4.5.8 · python

wttr.in

Get weather forecasts instantly from your terminal with curl

★ 31k · python

mitmproxy

Intercept, inspect, and modify HTTP traffic in real-time

★ 46k · v12.2.3 · python

xxh

Take your customized shell environment anywhere via SSH

★ 6.1k · v0.8.16 · python

ddgr

Search DuckDuckGo from your terminal with privacy and speed

★ 3.6k · v2.2 · python

kb

Terminal-based knowledge base for developers and students

★ 3.4k · v0.1.8 · python

nvitop

Real-time NVIDIA GPU monitoring with interactive process management

★ 7.2k · v1.7.1 · python

tldr-pages

Quick command examples when you need them, without the manual page clutter

★ 64k · v2.3 · python

khal

Manage your calendar entirely from the terminal with CalDAV sync

★ 3.1k · v0.11.3 · python

iredis

Redis CLI with intelligent autocompletion and syntax validation

★ 2.8k · v1.16.0 · python

beets

Organize and tag your music collection automatically

★ 16k · v2.14.1 · python

tiptop

Real-time system monitoring with beautiful terminal graphs

★ 2.1k · v0.2.8 · python

sherlock

Find usernames across 400+ social platforms instantly

★ 94k · v0.16.2 · python

streamlink

Watch streams without bloated websites or ads

★ 12k · v8.6.2 · python

sqlit

Terminal SQL client for all major databases with keyboard-first design

★ 4.9k · v1.6.4 · python

httpstat

Visualize curl performance metrics with beautiful terminal breakdowns

★ 6.2k · v1.3.0 · python

calcure

Terminal calendar and task manager with cloud sync and customization

★ 2.4k · v3.4 · python

pudb

Step through Python code with an interactive visual debugger in your terminal

★ 3.3k · v2026.1 · python

s-tui

Real-time CPU monitoring and stress testing in your terminal

★ 5.1k · v1.5.0 · python

terminaltexteffects

Create stunning visual effects for terminal text with zero dependencies

★ 4.3k · vrelease-0.15.0 · python

sshuttle

Transparent proxy without the VPN complexity or cost

★ 14k · v2.0.0 · python

ranger

Navigate your filesystem with VI commands and keyboard efficiency

★ 17k · python

bagels

Track expenses in your terminal with powerful insights and local data storage

★ 2.9k · v0.3.12 · python

nomadnet

Mesh communication without internet or infrastructure

★ 2.6k · v1.4.4 · python