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Database

Vi Mongo – streamlines managing MongoDB databases

March 5, 2026 Steve Emms Database, TUI

Vi Mongo is an intuitive Terminal User Interface (TUI) application designed to streamline and simplify the management of MongoDB databases.

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Selection of utilities

termshot – generate screenshots of your terminal

March 5, 2026 Steve Emms CLI, Utilities

termshot reads the console output and renders an output image that resembles a user interface window.

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Selection of utilities

dotool – simulate input

March 4, 2026 Steve Emms CLI, Utilities

dotool reads actions from stdin and simulates keyboard/mouse input. It works systemwide and supports keyboard layouts.

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Musical instruments

mufetch – neofetch-style CLI for music

March 4, 2026 Steve Emms CLI, Multimedia

mufetch displays beautiful music information with cover art in your terminal. Search for tracks, albums, or artists.

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Machine Learning in Linux

models – CLI and TUI to browse AI models and coding agents

March 4, 2026 Steve Emms CLI, Scientific

models is a CLI and TUI for browsing AI models and coding agents.

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Git Clients

ftdv – interactive interface for viewing git diffs

March 3, 2026 Steve Emms Programming, TUI

ftdv (File Tree Diff Viewer) is a terminal-based diff viewer inspired by diffnav and lazygit, built with ratatui.

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Linux Distributions

Eliza Linux – curated distribution based on Debian

March 3, 2026 Erik Karlsson Distro

Eliza Linux is a personal, curated Linux distribution built on top of Debian Stable with a focus on aesthetic and practical coherence.

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Selection of utilities

Monique – MONitor Integrated QUick Editor

March 3, 2026 Steve Emms Software

MONitor Integrated QUick Editor is a graphical monitor configuration tool for Hyprland and Sway.

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Gollama – manage Ollama models

March 3, 2026 Steve Emms Scientific, TUI

Gollama is a tool for managing Ollama models. It provides a TUI for listing, inspecting, deleting, copying, and pushing Ollama models.

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domain-check – check domain availability

March 3, 2026 Steve Emms CLI, Internet

domain-check is a CLI tool for checking domain availability using RDAP and WHOIS protocols.

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Coding

MCP Probe – MCP protocol debugger and interactive client

March 2, 2026 Steve Emms Programming, TUI

MCP Probe is a powerful Terminal User Interface (TUI) for debugging, testing, and interacting with Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers.

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Essential Utilities to Boost Producitivity

fre – track your most-used directories and files

March 2, 2026 Steve Emms CLI, Utilities

fre is a CLI tool for tracking your most-used directories and files.

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Essential Utilities to Boost Producitivity

zerobrew – fast Homebrew-compatible package manager

March 2, 2026 Steve Emms CLI, Utilities

zerobrew is a fast Homebrew-compatible package manager.

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yamldiff – diff between two YAML files

March 2, 2026 Steve Emms CLI, Utilities

yamldiff is a CLI tool to diff two YAML/JSON files. Supports multi-document YAML files (documents separated by —).

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Linux Candy

TheaTTYr – terminal theater for playing VT100 art and animations

March 1, 2026 Steve Emms TUI

TheaTTYr is a terminal theater for playing VT100 art and animations. It’s written in the Rust language.

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Monitor System

ecscope – monitor AWS ECS resources from the terminal

March 1, 2026 Steve Emms Internet, TUI, Utilities

ecscope lets you monitor AWS ECS resources from the terminal. It provides a TUI which shows services, tasks and containers in a single view.

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Essential Utilities to Boost Producitivity

Cursus – stores your history and makes it searchable

March 1, 2026 Steve Emms CLI, Utilities

Cursus writes your commands into an sqlite database.

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Security

ZGrab – application-layer network scanner

March 1, 2026 Steve Emms CLI, Security

ZGrab is a fast, modular application-layer network scanner designed for completing large Internet-wide surveys.

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Linux software

Best Free and Open Source Software: February 2026 Updates

March 1, 2026 Steve Emms Software

February 2026 updates to the largest compilation of recommended free and open source software available for Linux.

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Selection of utilities

taproom – TUI for Homebrew

March 1, 2026 Steve Emms TUI, Utilities

taproom is a terminal user interface (TUI) for Homebrew. It provides a way to explore formulae and casks directly in your terminal.

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