Good Bye 2023: Essential Linux Terminal Tools for Linux Geeks

Dec 31, 2023 · Updated: May 31, 2024 · Linux

Good-bye 2023 :o

Today is January 1, 2024, and this is the first post in 2024 that will be useful for end users.

As we all know, we hardly need Gui in our lives. everything the terminal can do.

First-class basic commands like ls, pwd, cd, lsblk, gdisk, fdisk, ps, pkill… I won’t go into details here… I think you should be familiar with these tools.

BTW, this post just popped into my head on 2023-12-31 at around 11:55. As a useful article for 2024-01-01 :d. Now, Let’s fire up the terminal geek tools :p

1. Viu - Visual Image Delight

Viu, a terminal image viewer. Perfect for those moments when you want to sneak a quick peek at images without leaving the command line.

sudo pacman -S vim

2. Htop and Btop - Task Management Unleashed

Htop and btop are your dynamic duo for advanced task management. Real-time updates and an intuitive interface make monitoring and managing processes a breeze.

sudo pacman -S htop btop

3. Neovim and Vim - Text Editing Wizards

Neovim and Vim redefine text editing in the terminal. Packed with features and extensibility, they’re more than just text editors—they’re lifestyle choices.

sudo pacman -S neovim

4. LF - File Navigation Bliss

LF, your trusty file manager, simplifies navigating directories with style. Say goodbye to tedious file manipulation and hello to efficiency.

sudo pacman -S lf

5. Media Magic Trio - FFMPEG, yt-dlp, Inkscape

For multimedia tasks, FFMPEG for conversion, yt-dlp for downloads, and Inkscape for vector graphics are your command-line companions.

sudo pacman -S ffmpeg yt-dlp inkscape

6. Zsh and Oh My Zsh - Shell Brilliance

Zsh, the powerhouse shell, gets a boost with Oh My Zsh. Themes, plugins, and a wealth of features turn your terminal into a personalized haven.

sudo pacman -S zsh

7. Kitty and Kitten - GPU-Powered Terminal

Kitty, a GPU-based terminal emulator, and its companion Kitten with high-quality display pictures bring modern features and visual appeal to your terminal.

sudo pacman -S kitty

8. Ncdu - Disk Space Enlightenment

Ncdu, the disk usage analyzer, transforms complex disk statistics into an interactive and easy-to-understand display.

sudo pacman -S ncdu

9. Hollywood - Terminal Fun

Hollywood adds a touch of entertainment with cool effects inspired by movie and TV hacking scenes. It’s not just about productivity; it’s about having fun in the terminal.

yay -S hollywood

End of 2023

After getting used to using the terminal for everything, a GUI really isn’t necessary anymore :D