Open Source Shell Projects
Discover 40 open source Shell repositories from GitHub, each with an analysis of what it does, key features, use cases and alternatives. Shell projects here are most often combined with CLI, Developer Tools and Automation. Last updated October 4, 2026.
40 repositories · updated October 4, 2026
claude-code-forge: Connect Claude Code to Other AI Models
Shell scripts configure Claude Code to use TensorBlock Forge as its API provider, making Forge-supported models available through Claude’s interface. It suits users who already have Claude Code and a Forge account and want to switch among supported models.
thefuck: Correct Failed Shell Commands
The Fuck suggests corrected versions of failed console commands, from typos to common Git and permission errors. It is a Python command-line tool for shell users who want quick, reviewable fixes without retyping commands.
pkgx: Run Tools and Specific Versions on Demand
pkgx is a standalone command-line tool that runs packaged software and specific versions without installing them into your wider system. It suits developers who want convenient, repeatable access to project tools across local machines, scripts, and CI.
server-tools: Manage Headless Ubuntu Servers from the CLI
Server Tools (`st`) is a modular Bash CLI for common headless Ubuntu server administration, from package management and diagnostics to backups and networking. It suits administrators who want these utilities in one command interface, but is still under active development.
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.
docker-drawio: Run draw.io as a Docker Service
Docker packaging for self-hosting the draw.io diagram editor. It provides a Tomcat-based container with configurable integrations and deployment options for standalone use, reverse proxies, and Nextcloud.
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.
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.
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.
laravel-claude-code-setup: Configure Claude Code for Laravel
A Shell installer that configures Claude Code and MCP servers for Laravel projects, including database, repository, and Figma integrations. Useful for Laravel developers who want a repeatable AI-assisted development setup.
ohmyzsh: Customize and Manage Your Zsh Configuration
Oh My Zsh is a community-driven framework for customizing zsh with plugins, themes, aliases, and update tools. It suits terminal users who want a configurable shell without building every enhancement themselves.
ish: Run a Linux Shell on iOS
iSH brings a Linux shell to iOS through usermode x86 emulation and syscall translation. It is suited to users who want a lightweight command-line environment on an iPhone or iPad, with compatibility and performance shaped by its emulation approach.