A common misconception is that bibliography tools are really only useful for academics. However, this type of software is a type of reference manager offering the ability to collect large amounts of metadata.
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Category: CLI
fdisk – manipulate disk partition tables
fdisk is an interactive partitioning tool for Linux supporting GPT and MBR tables, sector-based editing, disk labels and safety checks.
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10 Best Free and Open Source Command-line FTP clients
This article provides our pick of the best open source command line file transfer programs.
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LlamaStash – terminal-based local LLM manager
LlamaStash manages local language models with a terminal interface, model discovery, hardware-aware launching and OpenAI-compatible APIs.
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Kerykeion – Python library for astrological calculations and SVG charts
Kerykeion is a Python astrology library for natal charts, synastry, transits and predictive calculations, with SVG charts and JSON output.
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rulc – terminal calculator with mathematical plotting
rulc is a terminal calculator with interactive expressions, custom functions, mathematical plotting, intersections and scripting.
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waypipe – forward Wayland applications over SSH
waypipe forwards individual Wayland applications over SSH, with configurable compression and GPU buffer handling for remote Linux sessions.
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pcb2gcode – generate CNC G-code from Gerber files
pcb2gcode converts Gerber files into CNC milling and drilling G-code, with isolation routing, autolevelling and flexible machining controls.
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6 Best Free and Open Source Command-Line Log Filters, Highlighters and Watchers
Command-line log filters, highlighters and watchers make logs easier to read, search and monitor for developers and system administrators.
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wol – Wake-on-LAN tool
wol is a Wake-on-LAN tool with command-line and web interfaces, named machines, configurable broadcasts and scheduled wake-ups.
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14 Best Free and Open Source Text-Based Git Clients
Our recommended text-based Git clients, captured in a legendary LinuxLinks chart. We only feature free and open source software here.
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FractGen – extensible fractal generator
FractGen is a Qt/KDE fractal generator suite with graphical tools and a command-line renderer for large images and automated batch jobs.
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pstate-frequency – control CPU p-state settings
pstate-frequency controls CPU scaling limits, governors, turbo boost, EPP and reusable power plans through a shell-based interface.
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14 Best Free and Open Source Terminal-Based Bibliography Tools
Bibliographic software (also known as citation software or reference managers) plays a very important role in research.
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hyprsunset – blue light filter for Hyprland
hyprsunset adjusts colour temperature and gamma in Hyprland, with scheduled profiles, manual controls and automatic profile switching.
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git-spice – manage stacked Git branches
git-spice manages stacked Git branches, helping developers organise dependent changes, submit pull requests, sync and restack work.
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wluma – automatic screen brightness adjustment for Wayland
wluma automatically adjusts brightness using ambient light and screen content on Wayland, learning preferences with multi-monitor support.
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AegisBPF – eBPF runtime security and policy enforcement agent
AegisBPF enforces Linux file and network policies using eBPF LSM hooks, with audit logging, Prometheus metrics and Kubernetes support.
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10 Best Free and Open Source Terminal Log Viewers
Log files are often the first place to look when something goes wrong on a Linux system. We pick our favourite terminal-based tools.
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RyzenAdj – adjust power management settings for Ryzen APUs
RyzenAdj is a command-line utility for adjusting Ryzen APU power, thermal, current and clock limits from Linux and Windows.
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