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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May 6, 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
Cross-platform network scanner, LAN discovery & port audit tool for IPv4 subnets
Floating macOS status pill that tracks terminal & Claude Code activity
A good compiler and encoder for python.
Paste Mac clipboard text and screenshots into remote iTerm SSH sessions.
post tweets from terminal
Post on X from your terminal
Edit videos from your terminal with natural language. 18 commands: cut, merge, compress, subtitle, GIF, watermark, speed, stabilize. Zero dependencies.
Daily workarounds and fixes for common Claude Code issues. Includes WSL image paste solution, update fixes, and community contributions.
⚡ Qirvo CLI — Command Anything, Anywhere
Deterministic code-context pipeline for debugging large codebases and AI-assisted workflows.
Handy developer tools for your terminal — uuid, base64, jwt, color, hash & more
Manage multiple Claude Code accounts on one machine. Switch, run in parallel, and track per-account usage — without re-authenticating through the browser.
Multi-profile manager for Codex CLI with CODEX_HOME isolation, skill sync, skill copy, session context migration, exports, and conda-like local workflow commands.
Customizable terminal system info tool combining ASCII art, themes, and image previews
Framework for running Claude Code + Gemini CLI as parallel AI coding assistants
Post on X from your terminal
A smart shell plugin for kubectl power users fuzzy context switching, auto-suggested aliases, and prod safeguards built right into your terminal.
ScriptFactory is a collection of automation scripts designed to streamline various development, deployment, and tool management tasks.
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