Section 1.1: Fzf - The Fuzzy Finder

Fzf is a versatile fuzzy search tool that enables users to locate virtually anything—from files to historical commands and Git submissions. It even supports content previews and integrates seamlessly with Vim/Neovim for swift searches.

To illustrate its capabilities, let’s use Fzf to find drafts for this article:

Fzf's search functionality is just the tip of the iceberg; for further insights, check out the official demo video.

Section 1.2: Cheat - Your Interactive Cheat Sheet

Cheat is a command-line tool that allows you to create, edit, and view interactive cheat sheets for UNIX commands, complete with usage examples and explanations.

Installation is straightforward:

go install github.com/cheat/cheat/cmd/cheat@latest

With Cheat, you won't have to worry about forgetting command usages anymore! 😂

Section 1.3: NTrace-Core - Visual Route Tracing

NTrace-Core is a route tracing tool that visualizes the path taken by packets using the ICMP protocol. It displays IP addresses, geolocation, elapsed times, and even maps the route graphically.

To install, use:

brew install nexttrace

Section 1.4: Oh-My-Posh - Customize Your Terminal

Oh-My-Posh allows you to personalize your terminal prompt across various shells. With built-in themes ready for use, it supports PowerShell, Bash, Zsh, and more on different operating systems.

To install, run:

brew install jandedobbeleer/oh-my-posh/oh-my-posh

echo 'eval "$(oh-my-posh init zsh)"' >> ~/.zshrc

source ~/.zshrc

After these commands, your terminal should adopt a new theme, indicating that Oh-My-Posh is successfully set up. After using it for a day, I found it to be slightly faster than Oh-My-Zsh—perhaps my affinity for Go plays a role! 🐸

Section 1.5: Nap - Manage Your Code Snippets

Nap is a command-line tool designed to manage your code snippets efficiently. You can quickly create and access snippets or organize them through its text-user interface.

Installation is simple:

go install github.com/maaslalani/nap@main

Ensure to include your GOPATH/bin in your PATH for it to work.

Section 1.6: Gorched - A Fun Terminal Game

Gorched is a terminal game written in Go that brings back memories of games like "Bugs." It's a fun way to enjoy your time in the terminal!

To install, use:

brew install zladovan/tap/gorched

Section 1.7: Yeetgif - Create Animated GIFs

Yeetgif is a command-line tool for generating GIF animations using emoticons. It offers various modes such as rotate, shake, and ghost, allowing for creative and entertaining expressions.

To install, run:

go install github.com/sgreben/yeetgif/cmd/gif@latest

brew install giflossy

With Yeetgif, there are countless fun methods waiting for you to discover!