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13 Best Free and Open Source Snippet Tools

August 20, 2026 Steve Emms CLI, Programming, Roundup, Utilities

A snippet tool is utility software that can boost your productivity. They are especially useful to save complex commands

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Universal Access

KMouth – augmentative and alternative communication application

August 19, 2026 Steve Emms GUI, Utilities

KMouth is an augmentative and alternative communication application that enables people who cannot speak to have their computer speak for them.

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KMouseTool – accessibility application

August 19, 2026 Steve Emms GUI, Utilities

KMouseTool is an accessibility application that automatically clicks the mouse when the pointer pauses.

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10 Best Free and Open Source Linux Boot Utilities

August 19, 2026 Steve Emms Roundup, System Software, Utilities

Here are 10 useful boot utility tools. They are all free and open source software.

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Keymapper – context-aware key remapper

August 19, 2026 Steve Emms Utilities

Keymapper is a context-aware key remapper that lets you redefine keyboard layouts and shortcuts system-wide or for individual applications.

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Application Launchers

8 Best Free and Open Source AppImage Package Managers

August 18, 2026 Steve Emms Roundup, Utilities

This article looks at software which helps you manage AppImages on your system.

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LuaSnip – snippet engine for Neovim

August 17, 2026 Steve Emms Utilities

LuaSnip is a snippet engine for Neovim written entirely in Lua. It supports simple text expansion as well as dynamic snippets.

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Terminal Multiplexer

14 Best Free and Open Source Linux Terminal Multiplexers

August 17, 2026 Steve Emms Internet, Roundup, Utilities

Users that want to exploit the full power of the terminal may benefit from using a terminal multiplexer. We feature the best multiplexers.

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SnipKit – command-line snippet manager

August 17, 2026 Steve Emms CLI, Utilities

SnipKit is a command-line snippet manager that lets you search for and execute scripts without leaving the terminal.

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Start up

sbctl – create, enroll and manage Secure Boot keys

August 16, 2026 Steve Emms CLI, Utilities

sbctl is a command-line utility for creating, enrolling and managing Secure Boot keys.

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Start up

Limine – multiprotocol bootloader and boot manager

August 16, 2026 Steve Emms Utilities

Limine is a modern, secure and portable multiprotocol bootloader and boot manager.

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Text Editor

rustypaste – minimal file upload and pastebin service

August 16, 2026 Steve Emms Utilities

rustypaste is a minimal file upload and pastebin service written in Rust.

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3D Printer

16 Useful Free and Open Source Linux 3D Printer Tools

August 16, 2026 Steve Emms Roundup, Utilities

Many desktop 3D printers use a numerically controlled programming language made up of a series of commands called G-Code.

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Terminal Multiplexer

Prise – terminal multiplexer

August 16, 2026 Steve Emms Utilities

Prise is a terminal multiplexer designed for modern terminals. It uses a client-server architecture

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Text Editor

Paaster – secure and user-friendly pastebin application

August 16, 2026 Steve Emms Utilities

Paaster is a secure and user-friendly pastebin application that prioritises privacy and simplicity.

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Terminal Multiplexer

Latch – terminal multiplexer

August 15, 2026 Steve Emms Utilities

Latch is a terminal multiplexer with built-in remote access.

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Terminal Multiplexer

tmate – terminal multiplexer

August 15, 2026 Steve Emms Utilities

tmate is a terminal multiplexer with instant terminal sharing. It lets users securely share a terminal session.

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Tools that help you

8 Best Free and Open Source Cheatsheet Tools

August 15, 2026 Steve Emms CLI, Roundup, Utilities

A cheatsheet is a concise set of notes used for quick reference. We recommend the best cheatsheet tools for Linux.

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Batch Renamers

22 Best Free and Open Source Terminal-Based Batch Renamers

August 14, 2026 Steve Emms CLI, Roundup, Utilities

This article showcases terminal based batch renamers. We only feature free and open source software.

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Emacs Software

13 Best Free and Open Source Emacs-Like Text Editors

August 13, 2026 Steve Emms Documents, Roundup, Utilities

The original program was written in 1976 as a set of macros for an existing text editor called TECO.

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