Linux tools

The mainline desktop and server Unix — every distribution.

devzat

Chat with developers over SSH from any device

★ 4.1k · vrelease-c8743b5 · go

restic

Fast, secure backups across any platform and storage

★ 35k · v0.19.1 · go

superfile

Terminal file manager with clipboard viewer and Vim keybindings

★ 19k · v1.6.0 · go

scc

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

★ 8.5k · v3.7.0 · go

just

Save and run project-specific commands with modern syntax and features

★ 35k · v1.56.0 · rust

x-cmd

600+ CLI tools and 300+ shell modules in one unified toolkit

★ 4.5k · v0.9.11 · shell

pgcli

PostgreSQL queries with intelligent auto-completion and syntax highlighting

★ 13k · python

goose

Database migrations made simple with SQL scripts and the terminal

★ 11k · v3.27.2 · go

pueue

Queue and execute shell commands sequentially or in parallel from any terminal

★ 6.3k · v4.0.4 · rust

gallery-dl

Download image galleries from hundreds of sites via command line

★ 19k · v1.32.6 · python

peco

Real-time interactive filtering for command-line streams

★ 7.9k · v0.6.0 · go

broot

Navigate directories and find files with intelligent filtering and instant previews

★ 13k · v1.58.0 · rust

jira-cli

Manage Jira issues directly from your terminal without the UI

★ 5.8k · v1.7.0 · go

gtop

Real-time system metrics and process monitoring in your terminal

★ 9.9k · v1.1.5 · javascript

mise

Unified dev environment management for tools, variables, and tasks

★ 31k · v2026.7.5 · rust

fresh

Modern terminal editor with IDE features, zero configuration required

★ 7.9k · v0.4.3 · rust

patat

Present beautifully in your terminal without special dependencies

★ 2.7k · v0.15.2.0 · haskell

sherlock

Find usernames across 400+ social platforms instantly

★ 87k · v0.16.0 · python

kondo

Automatically remove dependency folders and build artifacts from your projects

★ 2.3k · v0.9 · rust

sc-im

Terminal spreadsheet with vim-like controls and full formula support

★ 5.7k · v0.8.5 · c

isd

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

★ 2.1k · v0.6.2 · python

tmate

Instant terminal sharing without firewall configuration

★ 6.1k · v2.4.0 · c

doxx

View and search Word documents directly in your terminal

★ 3.7k · v0.1.4 · rust

delta

Syntax-highlighted diffs with word-level precision and customizable formatting

★ 31k · v0.19.2 · rust

cava

Real-time audio visualization for your terminal

★ 6.3k · v1.0.0 · c

rsync

Access denied - administrative restrictions in place

★ 5.0k · v3.4.4 · c

tailspin

Instantly highlight patterns in log files with zero configuration

★ 7.9k · v6.1.0 · rust

gonzo

Real-time terminal log analysis with AI insights and live visualizations

★ 2.7k · v0.4.2 · go

glow

Beautiful markdown rendering in your terminal

★ 26k · v2.1.2 · go

cmus

Lightweight console music player with powerful features and format support

★ 6.2k · v2.12.0 · c

sd

Fast, intuitive find and replace with readable syntax and zero backslash headaches

★ 7.3k · v1.1.0 · rust

zoxide

Jump to directories faster with intelligent frequency-based navigation

★ 38k · v0.10.0 · rust

jujutsu

Modern version control with automatic rebasing and conflict tracking

★ 30k · v0.43.0 · rust

sq

Query any data source with jq-style syntax from your terminal

★ 2.5k · v0.54.1 · go

oryx

Real-time network traffic inspection with eBPF visualization

★ 2.5k · v0.8.0 · rust

nnn

Lightning-fast terminal file manager with minimal footprint

★ 22k · v5.2 · c