Open Source CLI Tools
Discover 284 open source CLI repositories from GitHub, each with an analysis of what it does, key features, use cases and alternatives. CLI projects here are most often combined with Developer Tools, AI Agents and Python. Last updated October 4, 2026.
284 repositories · updated October 4, 2026
markitdown: Convert Documents and Files to Markdown
MarkItDown converts documents and other files into Markdown for LLM and text-analysis workflows. It offers a Python library and command-line interface, with optional format-specific dependencies and plugins.
reinstall: Reinstall VPS Operating Systems from Linux or Windows
A shell-based toolkit for reinstalling Linux or Windows on VPS instances without relying on provider consoles. It also supports raw disk imaging and booting temporary recovery environments, with important risks for systems that cannot tolerate a full disk wipe.
theProtector: Monitor Linux Hosts for Security Threats
theProtector is a Bash-based Linux host monitoring tool that combines process, file, and network checks with optional eBPF and YARA detection. It is aimed at administrators who want a configurable, self-managed security monitor and can support its system requirements.
sshx: Share a Collaborative Terminal Over the Web
sshx lets people share a live terminal through a web link, with real-time collaboration and end-to-end encryption. It suits remote troubleshooting, pairing, and temporary access to a terminal, including from CI jobs.
pueue: Queue and Manage Shell Commands
Pueue is a Rust command-line tool for queuing long-running shell commands and controlling them through a background daemon. It suits individual users who want persistent task tracking and configurable sequential or parallel execution without relying on an active terminal session.
subtitle-translator: Batch-Translate Subtitle Files
A browser-based tool and CLI for translating batches of subtitle files while preserving their timing and structure. Useful for subtitle editors and localization workflows that need multiple languages, formats, or translation providers.
TextMachina: Build Datasets for Machine-Generated Text Tasks
TextMachina is a Python framework for generating and exploring datasets for machine-generated text detection, attribution, and boundary tasks. It helps researchers and developers combine text sources, language models, and configurable generation pipelines while checking for dataset quality and bias.
gum: Build Interactive, Polished Shell Scripts
Gum adds ready-to-use interactive prompts and styled output to shell scripts without requiring Go code. It suits developers who want friendlier command-line workflows, provided their scripts can rely on a terminal UI.
ctop: Monitor Container Metrics in a Terminal
ctop is a terminal dashboard for viewing real-time metrics across multiple containers, with a focused view for inspecting one container. It suits operators and developers who want a quick, interactive overview without opening a web dashboard.
sumy: Summarize Text and HTML Documents
sumy is a Python library and command-line tool that extracts concise summaries from plain text and HTML. It offers several extractive summarization methods, language tokenization support, and tools for evaluating summaries.
whodb: Explore and Manage Databases in One Workspace
WhoDB is a self-hosted workspace for browsing database contents, editing records, running queries, and exploring schemas. It suits developers and teams who want a lightweight browser, desktop, or terminal interface, with optional AI-assisted queries.
magic-wormhole: Transfer Files Safely Between Computers
Magic Wormhole is a Python library and command-line tool for sending files, directories, or short text between computers using a one-time, human-readable code. It is useful when you want a simple transfer without exchanging a permanent account or memorizing credentials.