A curated list of modern alternatives to classic command-line tools. Faster, prettier, smarter replacements for the Unix utilities you use every day.
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Apr 20, 2026
A curated list of modern alternatives to classic command-line tools. Faster, prettier, smarter replacements for the Unix utilities you use every day.
Compile Python Script to Base64,Zlib,Marshal
Network scanner, LAN discovery & port audit tool for IPv4 networks
Floating macOS status pill that tracks terminal & Claude Code activity
A good compiler and encoder for python.
post tweets from terminal
Post on X from your terminal
⚡ Qirvo CLI — Command Anything, Anywhere
Daily workarounds and fixes for common Claude Code issues. Includes WSL image paste solution, update fixes, and community contributions.
Multi-profile manager for Codex CLI with CODEX_HOME isolation, skill sync, skill copy, session context migration, exports, and conda-like local workflow commands.
Manage multiple Claude Code accounts on one machine. Switch, run in parallel, and track per-account usage — without re-authenticating through the browser.
⚡ Token-efficient Claude Code orchestration with completion callbacks, observable tmux sessions, and JSON supervision for lower-overhead agent workflows.
Post on X from your terminal
Customizable terminal system info tool combining ASCII art, themes, and image previews
ScriptFactory is a collection of automation scripts designed to streamline various development, deployment, and tool management tasks.
A smart shell plugin for kubectl power users fuzzy context switching, auto-suggested aliases, and prod safeguards built right into your terminal.
Framework for running Claude Code + Gemini CLI as parallel AI coding assistants
A smarter version of the touch command. Create multiple files with the same extension without repetitive typing.
Easily spawn and communicate bidirectionally with client processes in separate terminal emulator instances
Terminal activity tracker that logs file operations, replays sessions, and generates visual proofs for professional demos and audits.
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