X-CMD (pronounced as “X Command”) is a compact yet powerful command-line toolkit that offers over 100+ functional modules tailored for various use cases, along with a package manager that supports downloading and installing over 500+ third-party open-source CLI tools.
This is free and open source software.
Features include:
- Bootstrap 1000+ CLI tools: One command, download on-demand, launch CLI like apps.
- AI-Powered: AI agent, AI chat, AI tasks, AI generator … — one command to owner your efficient copilot.
- Environment Management: Smoothly set up Node, Python, Java, Go … development environments
- Secure Sandbox: Provide permission-controlled system sandbox and Docker-based isolation — run software safely.
- Terminal Beautifier: Built-in switch terminal theme & primary color, fonts installation, quickpath navigation and native completions — stylish and efficient.
- Design & UX: Unified CLI style, intuitive terminal UI, smooth workflows, effortless terminal experience.
- Hub: Instantly run hosted scripts across different platforms and shells, even in lightweight containers like BusyBox and Alpine.
- Lightweight: Core package ~ 1.1 MB, loads in ~ 100 ms.
Website: github.com/x-cmd/x-cmd
Support:
Developer: Li Junhao
License: GNU Affero General Public License v3.0

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