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yoinks
yoink any video from your terminal. no shady ads
Yoinks is a terminal application for downloading video and audio from more than 1,800 websites. It uses yt-dlp behind the scenes while presenting a polished full-screen interface built with Ink and React. Users can paste a URL, inspect available formats, choose a resolution, or extract audio as MP3. High-resolution streams can be merged automatically through FFmpeg. The app downloads its own yt-dlp binary when necessary and can fall back to a bundled FFmpeg build. Keyboard, number-key, and mouse controls make the terminal interface interactive rather than command-only. Files are saved to the user’s Downloads directory, and automatic, light, and dark terminal themes are supported. -
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SSHTOOLS
Java SSH API
This project now hosts the third-generation of Java SSH API, Maverick Synergy. This API builds on the Maverick Legacy commercial APIs and delivers a new API in a unified client/server framework. This API is available to the community under the LGPL open source license. This update includes ed25519 support, support for the new OpenSSH private key file format and stronger key exchange algorithms. The project continues to host both the original API and legacy applications created around it, however, these are now considered deprecated and we do not recommend their use in anyway. -
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terminal-image
Display images in the terminal
terminal-image is a Node.js package for displaying images directly inside color-capable terminal applications. It supports PNG and JPEG files as well as animated GIF playback. Terminals with native graphics protocols, including compatible iTerm2 and Kitty environments, can display images at full resolution. Other terminals fall back to colored Unicode block characters using ANSI output. Developers can specify image width and height as terminal dimensions or percentages while preserving aspect ratio by default. The package accepts both image files and in-memory buffers. GIF rendering includes configurable frame-rate limits and custom frame handlers, making the library suitable for rich CLI previews and media-oriented terminal tools. -
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term.js
A terminal written in javascript
term.js is a full xterm-style terminal emulator written in JavaScript. It was designed to bring interactive terminal behavior into the browser and was used by tty.js for web-based terminal sessions. The project includes server and client examples that connect browser terminal input and output through sockets. It supports terminal dimensions, screen keys, title events, terminal writing, data events, destruction on disconnect, and familiar xterm behavior. It also includes keyboard-driven tmux-like selection and copy-paste workflows in addition to mouse selection. The repository is no longer maintained, but it remains an important reference for browser terminal emulation and early JavaScript terminal UI work. -
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ttystudio
A terminal-to-gif recorder minus the headaches
ttystudio is a terminal-to-GIF recorder built to capture command-line sessions without the usual external tooling headaches. It can record a terminal session and compile the result into a GIF or APNG using its own built-in writers. The project avoids dependencies such as ImageMagick, ffmpeg, shell scripts, and frame concatenation workflows. It records terminal frames through a pseudo-terminal, renders text using parsed bitmap fonts, and writes the animation directly from captured frame data. Users can record and compile in one step or save frames to JSON for later replay and editing. It also supports frame ranges, custom delays, borders, screenshot mode, custom quit keys, logging options, and APNG palette controls. -
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mcrcon
Console based rcon client for minecraft servers.
Mcrcon is IPv6 compliant minecraft rcon client with bukkit coloring support. It is well suited for remote administration and to be used as part of automated server maintenance scripts. - Does not trigger "IO: Broken pipe" or "IO: Connection reset" spam bug on server side. - Has workaround for server side bug (https://bugs.mojang.com/browse/MC-154617) ****************************************************************** Further development and new releases has moved to Github Github page: https://github.com/Tiiffi/mcrcon Official upstream: https://github.com/Tiiffi/mcrcon/releases https://api.github.com/repos/tiiffi/mcrcon/releases/latest ****************************************************************** -
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ShellOracle
A terminal utility for intelligent shell command generation
ShellOracle is a command-line utility designed to translate natural language instructions into executable shell commands, enhancing productivity for developers and system administrators. It integrates with multiple large language model providers, including local and cloud-based systems, to generate accurate and context-aware command suggestions. The tool operates directly within the terminal and can be triggered through keyboard shortcuts, allowing users to describe tasks in plain English and receive ready-to-run commands. It maintains a history of prompts and generated commands, enabling users to revisit previous queries and refine workflows over time. The system also supports advanced shell features such as piping, allowing generated commands to be chained into more complex operations. Designed to be self-hosted, it gives users full control over their environment and data, making it suitable for privacy-sensitive use cases. -
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log-update
Log by overwriting the previous output in the terminal
log-update is a JavaScript utility for repeatedly updating terminal output in place instead of printing a new line for every change. It is particularly useful for progress bars, spinners, animations, dashboards, and other continuously changing command-line interfaces. The package performs partial redraws when possible to reduce visible flicker. Output can be written to either standard output or standard error. Developers can clear temporary content, finalize it, or permanently append selected messages to terminal scrollback. Custom log instances can target arbitrary streams and control cursor visibility. Fallback terminal width and height values can also be configured when stream dimensions are unavailable. -
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portless
Replace port numbers with stable, named .localhost URLs
portless is an open source developer tool that replaces traditional localhost port numbers with stable, human-readable .localhost URLs, simplifying local development workflows for both humans and AI agents. Instead of managing multiple numeric ports and dealing with conflicts, developers can assign named local endpoints that remain consistent across sessions and services. The project is especially useful in multi-service environments where remembering and coordinating port assignments becomes cumbersome. By automating routing and naming, Portless reduces cognitive overhead and improves clarity when running several applications simultaneously. It is implemented in TypeScript and designed to integrate smoothly into modern JavaScript and Next.js development setups. -
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weathr
A terminal weather app with ascii animation
Weathr is a Rust-based terminal weather application that combines utility with charm by turning your command-line interface into a dynamic, visually engaging weather display that uses animated ASCII art to show real-time conditions. Powered by the Open-Meteo weather API, it fetches up-to-date forecasts and then renders them directly in your terminal, complete with animated rain, snow, thunderstorms, flying airplanes, and day/night cycles that change with the actual weather and time of day. The app includes auto-location detection so it can determine where you are via IP or let you specify coordinates manually for precise updates anywhere in the world. It also supports a range of simulated weather scenarios that you can trigger for testing or entertainment, like simulating snow at night or falling leaves in autumn, making it both useful and delightful to run. -
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wterm
A terminal emulator for the web
wterm is a web-based terminal emulator designed to bring interactive command-line experiences directly into the browser. Built with modern web technologies, it allows users to run terminal sessions remotely without installing local clients. The project integrates with backend systems to provide real-time command execution and output streaming. It is particularly useful for cloud platforms, developer tools, and remote environments. The interface is designed to mimic traditional terminals while leveraging web capabilities such as accessibility and portability. wterm enables seamless interaction with remote systems through a browser interface. Overall, it modernizes terminal access by making it web-native and easily deployable. -
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peon-ping
Warcraft III Peon voice notifications (+ more!) for Claude Code
Peon-ping is a quirky utility that brings fun and practical voice notifications to your development workflow by using Warcraft III peon-style sound effects whenever significant events occur in your code editor or terminal. The project is built around the idea of reducing cognitive load by audibly alerting you when processes finish, tests fail, or language models complete responses, helping you stay focused without constantly watching the screen. It integrates with Claude Code, Codex, and other IDEs so that both AI-powered responses and routine command results can trigger peon voices. Because it’s implemented as a simple shell tool, it’s lightweight, easy to set up, and runs alongside your existing tools without interfering with your core development setup. Users can customize which notifications they want and how frequently sounds play, turning mundane events into amusing auditory feedback. -
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xterm.js
A terminal for the web
xterm.js is a TypeScript-based front-end terminal emulation component that lets web applications embed fully-featured terminal interfaces. It powers in-browser terminals in tools like VS Code and browser IDEs. Xterm.js works with most terminal apps such as bash, vim, and tmux, including support for curses-based apps and mouse events. Xterm.js is really fast, it even includes a GPU-accelerated renderer. Xterm.js is not a terminal application that you can download and use on your computer. Xterm.js is not bash. Xterm.js can be connected to processes like bash and let you interact with them (provide input, receive output). -
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Bastillion
Bastillion gives you a clean, browser-based way to manage SSH access a
Bastillion is a web-based SSH console and SSH key management tool — a bastion host with a friendly browser dashboard. Register a system once; Bastillion pushes its own SSH key to it, so users never hold long-lived keys to your servers themselves. Authorized users then open live, resizable web terminals to one or more systems at once, with commands optionally broadcast to every open session simultaneously. Highlights: centralized SSH key management (rotate/revoke access to every system instantly); two-factor authentication (Authy or Google Authenticator); every terminal session is recorded and can be replayed for audits (PCI DSS, HIPAA, SOC 2, ISO 27001); Profiles control who can reach which systems; Composite Scripts run the same script across a whole fleet; TLS/HTTPS out of the box with custom certificate support; optional LDAP authentication. Ships as a single self-contained jar with an embedded H2 database. Free for up to 5 systems. -
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basE91 is an advanced method for encoding binary data as ASCII characters. It is similar to UUencode or base64, but is more efficient. The overhead produced by basE91 depends on the input data. It amounts at most to 23% and can range down to 14%.
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Install Nothing
A terminal application that simulates installing things
Install Nothing is a Rust-based project is a command-line tool that simulates the output of an installation process without actually doing any real installation, letting users watch amusing fake progress screens as if packages, kernels, or desktops were being compiled and configured. Rather than running real tasks, it produces convincing terminal output that mimics the steps, logs, and scrolling messages of installation scripts, making it entertaining for demonstrations, jokes, or screensaver-style displays in terminal sessions. It’s designed for simplicity and safety, doing nothing destructive or permanent on your system while still delivering a satisfying illusion of intense computing activity. Users can configure its behavior to include or exclude specific fake stages, so the output can be tailored to the experience they want. -
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PHP Shell
A shell terminal using just PHP
A convenient interface to execute shell-commands or browse the filesystem on your remote web server. Similar to a telnet or SSH connection. Use it for administration and maintenance of your web site using commands like ps, cat, gunzip, and more. Additional website: https://phpshell.sourceforge.io/ -
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Route_Serial_TCP_UDP
Serial <-> TCP/IP, Serial <-> UDP/IP, TCP/IP <-> UDP/IP
ScriptCommunicator (scriptable data terminal) script which routes: - serial port (RS232, USB to serial) <-> TCP/IP (Client/Server) - serial port (RS232, USB to serial) <-> UDP/IP - TCP/IP (Client/Server) <-> UDP/IP ScriptCommunicator can be found here: https://sourceforge.net/projects/scriptcommunicator/ -
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ASP.NET Core API Endpoints
A project for supporting API Endpoints in ASP.NET Core web apps
It is a lightweight library that promotes building web APIs using a feature-focused endpoint pattern instead of traditional controller-based architecture. The project encourages developers to create small, single-responsibility endpoint classes that improve code clarity, testability, and maintainability in modern applications. It provides base classes and conventions that reduce boilerplate while keeping full compatibility with standard core middleware, routing, and dependency injection. The approach aligns well with vertical slice architecture and clean architecture principles, helping teams organize APIs around use cases rather than technical layers. ApiEndpoints is designed to remain minimal and non-intrusive so developers retain full control over their application structure. Overall, it serves as a productivity-focused architectural helper for building clean and scalable core APIs. -
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Dockerlings
Learn docker in your terminal, with bite sized exercises
Dockerlings is an interactive learning tool and game that helps users learn Docker fundamentals directly in their terminal through bite-sized exercises and challenges. Designed for both beginners and developers who want a hands-on introduction to containerization, it gamifies common Docker tasks like managing images, containers, networks, and volumes so you can practice repeatedly without needing external tutorials or sandbox environments. The tool runs as a terminal application that presents interactive prompts and verifies your commands instantly, giving immediate feedback on whether you’ve completed the step correctly. Instead of reading static documentation, dockerlings turns learning into a mini-adventure where each successful command unlocks the next lesson, helping solidify understanding through practical repetition. -
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RepoBar
Show status of GitHub Repos right in your menu bar and terminal
RepoBar is a macOS menu bar application that provides a real-time dashboard for monitoring GitHub repositories without opening a browser. Built with SwiftUI and AppKit, the tool surfaces key repository signals such as CI status, pull requests, issues, releases, traffic metrics, and recent activity directly in the system menu bar. RepoBar is designed for developers managing multiple repositories simultaneously, offering glanceable insights that reduce context switching and improve workflow awareness. The application also tracks local Git repository state, helping users correlate remote repository activity with their local development environment. It includes a bundled CLI and supports configurable refresh schedules, repository pinning, and fast navigation to GitHub actions or checks. The project emphasizes speed, minimalism, and continuous visibility into development operations. -
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TUI apps
Terminal User Interface (TUI) apps
TUI Apps is a collection of terminal applications created mainly for learning, experimentation, and interactive programming practice. Many of the applications are built with Python and the Textual framework. The repository includes a Python regular-expression playground and more than 100 regex exercises. Separate programs provide over 50 grep exercises, over 50 sed exercises, and over 80 GNU awk exercises. A broader CLI text-processing app contains more than 70 additional challenges, while another section covers beginner-to-intermediate Python practice. The collection also includes small terminal games such as Square Tic Tac Toe and Connect Square. Each application is kept as a separate project, making the repository useful both for learners and for developers studying TUI design. -
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pineTERM: Free In-Browser UART Terminal
Easy-to-use, powerful web/browser UART terminal, no installation req.
A modern, stand alone browser-based serial terminal for UART communication with microcontrollers, embedded devices, and IoT hardware. No installation required - just open in your browser and connect to your serial device. Just unpack the zip file into local folder and open index.html in Chrome/Edge/Opera. Works on Windows/Linux/MaOS -
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Remote Desktop Client for the GNOME Desktop. Supported protocols: RDP, VNC, SSH. Configured sessions can be saved to the built in list. Additional programs required: rdesktop, tightvnc, ssh, gnome-terminal. Application can be run with Mono runtime.
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DIET-PC (DIskless Embedded Technology Personal Computer) is a software kitset enabling IT professionals to build an open source GUI appliance based on commodity x86 (PC), PowerPC (Mac) or ARM (handheld) hardware, using an embedded Linux methodology.
