Helix : A modal text editor inspired by Vim, focused on speed and simplicity. It uses keyboard shortcuts for navigation and editing. Configuration is done via a config.toml file, usually located in ~/.config/helix/. You can customize themes, key bindings, and language servers.

Installation:

• Linux: sudo apt install helix (Debian/Ubuntu) or use your distro’s package manager.
• Mac: brew install helix

Calcure : A terminal calendar and task manager supporting CalDAV. Launch with calcure in the terminal. Configuration is handled in ~/.config/calcure/config.toml, where you can set calendar sources, colors, and key bindings.

Installation:

• Linux: pipx install calcure or build from source if not available in your package manager.
• Mac: pipx install calcure

yazi: A fast terminal file manager with Vim-like key bindings. Start with yazi. Configuration is in ~/.config/yazi/, where you can set up themes, key mappings, and preview options.

Installation:

• Linux: curl -sS https://webinstall.dev/yazi | bash or use your distro’s package manager if available.
• Mac: brew install yazi

neofetch: Displays system information with ASCII art. Run neofetch in the terminal. Configuration is in ~/.config/neofetch/config.conf, allowing you to customize what info is shown and the ASCII logo.

Installation:

• Linux: sudo apt install neofetch (Debian/Ubuntu) or use your distro’s package manager.
• Mac: brew install neofetch

btop: An interactive resource monitor showing CPU, memory, disk, and network usage. Start with btop. Configuration is in ~/.config/btop/btop.conf, where you can adjust update intervals, color themes, and displayed modules.

Installation:

• Linux: sudo apt install btop (Debian/Ubuntu) or use your distro’s package manager.
• Mac: brew install btop

cava: A real-time audio spectrum visualizer for the terminal. It reads audio data from PulseAudio, ALSA, or FIFO. Configure it via ~/.config/cava/config to change colors, bar count, and audio source.

Installation:

• Linux: sudo apt install cava (Debian/Ubuntu) or use your distro’s package manager.
• Mac: brew install cava

fzf: A fast, command-line fuzzy finder that helps you search and filter files, command history, processes, and more. It integrates with many shell environments and can be customized for various workflows.

Installation:

• Linux: sudo apt install fzf (Debian/Ubuntu) or use your distro’s package manager.
• Mac: brew install fzf