Essential Command Line Tools for Productivity and Efficiency
Introduction
Here's a list of indispensable command line tools I use daily. These aren't part of a standard POSIX setup, but their simplicity, speed, and minimal dependencies make them invaluable. Let's dive in!
My CLI Environment
I use Fish inside foot, a fast, lightweight, and minimalistic terminal emulator, with the elegant Monaspace font for enhanced readability.
aria2: Multi-protocol Downloader
aria2
is my go-to for fetching files from the internet, be it HTTP, FTP, or BitTorrent.
atuin: Sync Shell History
atuin
helps me search and sync my shell history effortlessly.
bat: The Cool cat
Replacement
bat
enhances file viewing with syntax highlighting and Git integration, making it a superior cat
alternative.
chezmoi: Dotfile Management
chezmoi
keeps my dotfiles organized and consistent. Check out my configurations here.
delta: Syntax-Highlighting Pager
delta
makes git, diff, and grep outputs more readable with syntax highlighting.
eza: ls
on Steroids
eza
replaces ls
with better defaults, visuals, and functionality.
fd: A More Natural find
fd
is a faster, more intuitive alternative to find
for file searching and navigation.
lazygit: simple UI for git commands
A simple and efficient UI for git
without leaving the terminal.
restic: Excellent Backup Tool
restic
is my reliable, efficient backup solution.
ripgrep: Turbocharged grep
ripgrep
is my choice for fast codebase searches, outperforming standard grep
.
Syncthing: Decentralized File Synchronization
Syncthing
keeps my files in sync across devices while maintaining privacy.
yazi: File manager
Fast file manager directly in the terminal.