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Good Bye 2023: Essential Linux Terminal Tools for Linux Geeks

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Good-bye 2023 :o
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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
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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

viu

2. Htop and Btop - Task Management Unleashed
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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

htop

3. Neovim and Vim - Text Editing Wizards
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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

neovim

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

sudo pacman -S lf

lf

5. Media Magic Trio - FFMPEG, yt-dlp, Inkscape
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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
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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
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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
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Ncdu, the disk usage analyzer, transforms complex disk statistics into an interactive and easy-to-understand display.

sudo pacman -S ncdu

ncdu

9. Hollywood - Terminal Fun
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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

hollywood

End of 2023
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After getting used to using the terminal for everything, a GUI really isn’t necessary anymore :D

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