ibraheemdev/modern-unix

Modern Unix is a curated collection of newer, improved command-line tools that serve as alternatives to classic Unix commands. The project is essentially a reference list, a single README, that compiles community-recommended replacements for everyday shell tools like ls, cat, grep, find, and top, among others. It does not ship any code of its own, instead it links to each tool's repository or homepage with a brief description of what makes it better than the original. The tools highlighted include bat (a cat replacement with syntax highlighting and Git integration), eza (a modern ls with color and tree views), fd (a faster and friendlier find), ripgrep (a faster grep that respects .gitignore), fzf (a fuzzy finder for the command line), bottom and glances (richer system monitors), delta (a nicer diff viewer for Git), and many more across categories like file management, system monitoring, and network inspection. How to use it: browse the README, pick the tools that match your workflow, and install them individually through your package manager. Most are available via Homebrew on macOS, apt or pacman on Linux, and sometimes via cargo or npm. This list is most useful for developers, sysadmins, and power users who spend significant time in a terminal and want a more pleasant, information-rich experience without abandoning traditional Unix conventions. The tools listed are generally drop-in compatible, they accept similar arguments and produce similar output, but with added features like color, faster performance, and cleaner formatting. There is no complex setup, no build step, and no single install command. It is simply a well-maintained starting point for modernizing a terminal environment.