CLI WORKFLOW TOOLS
| Home |
Table of Contents
1 SYNOPSIS
Command Line workflow tools
For a terminal-only workflow on Linux, there are a variety of powerful tools that can enhance productivity and functionality. Here’s a list of some must-have programs:
2 Text Editors
2.1 Vim or Neovim
Description: Highly configurable and powerful text editors. Installation:
sudo apt-get install vim
sudo apt-get install neovim
2.2 Emacs
Description: A highly customizable text editor that can be expanded into an IDE, email client, and more. Installation:
sudo apt-get install emacs
3 Shell Enhancements
Zsh and Oh My Zsh
Description: An alternative shell to Bash with many features, enhanced by the Oh My Zsh framework for themes and plugins. Installation:
sudo apt-get install zsh sh -c "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ohmyzsh/ohmyzsh/master/tools/install.sh)"
4 Tmux
Description: A terminal multiplexer that allows you to manage multiple terminal sessions from a single window. Installation:
sudo apt-get install tmux
5 Fzf
Description: A command-line fuzzy finder for searching and selecting files or text in the terminal. Installation:
sudo apt-get install fzf
6 File Management
6.1 Ranger
Description: A terminal file manager with a minimalistic design and vi-style keybindings. Installation:
sudo apt-get install ranger
6.2 Midnight Commander (mc)
Description: A visual file manager that provides an easy-to-use interface for navigating and managing files. Installation:
sudo apt-get install mc
7 Networking and System Monitoring
7.1 Htop
Description: An interactive process viewer and system monitor, a more user-friendly alternative to top. Installation:
sudo apt-get install htop
7.2 Bmon
Description: A bandwidth monitoring and debugging tool for network interfaces. Installation:
sudo apt-get install bmon
7.3 Ncdu
Description: A disk usage analyzer with an ncurses interface, great for finding what’s consuming space. Installation:
sudo apt-get install ncdu
8 Productivity
8.1 Taskwarrior
Description: A command-line task management tool that helps you organize and prioritize your tasks. Installation:
sudo apt-get install taskwarrior
8.2 Calcurse
Description: A text-based calendar and scheduling application. Installation:
sudo apt-get install calcurse
9 Mutt
Description: A text-based email client for managing and sending emails directly from the terminal. Installation:
sudo apt-get install mutt
10 Version Control
10.1 Git
Description: The essential version control system for managing source code and collaborating on projects. Installation:
sudo apt-get install git
10.2 Tig
Description: A text-mode interface for Git, useful for browsing repositories, staging changes, and more. Installation:
sudo apt-get install tig
11 Utilities
11.1 Bat
Description: A cat clone with syntax highlighting and Git integration. Installation:
sudo apt-get install bat
11.2 Ripgrep
Description: A fast search tool like grep, but optimized for speed and ease of use. Installation:
sudo apt-get install ripgrep
11.3 Exa
Description: A modern replacement for ls, with more features and a better interface. Installation:
sudo apt-get install exa
11.4 Curl
Description: A tool to transfer data from or to a server, useful for working with APIs and web scraping. Installation:
sudo apt-get install curl
11.5 HTTPie
Description: A user-friendly HTTP client with a command-line interface, great for testing APIs. Installation:
sudo apt-get install httpie
12 Tldr
Description: Simplified man pages with practical examples. Usage: Get concise help for common commands. Example:
tldr tar
Installation:
sudo apt-get install tldr
13 Vifm
Description: A powerful file manager with vi-style keybindings. Usage: Navigate, copy, move, and edit files efficiently. Example:
vifm
Installation: sudo apt-get install vifm
14 Lnav
Description: Log file navigator for browsing and analyzing log files. Usage: Tail, search, and filter log files with ease. Example:
lnav /var/log/syslog
Installation: sudo apt-get install lnav
15 Cmus
Description: A small, fast, and powerful console music player. Usage: Play and manage your music collection from the terminal. Example:
cmus Installation:
sudo apt-get install cmus
16 Newsboat
Description: A command-line RSS/Atom feed reader. Usage: Stay updated with news and blogs from the terminal. Example:
newsboat Installation:
sudo apt-get install newsboat
17 Bpytop
Description: A resource monitor that shows usage and stats for processor, memory, disks, network, and processes. Usage: Monitor system performance in real-time. Example: bpytop
Installation:
sudo apt-get install bpytop
18 Conclusion
These tools will make your terminal-based workflow more efficient, powerful, and enjoyable.