5 Command-Line Tools That Quietly Make Developers’ Lives Easier (#4 Is a Hidden Gem)

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Here are 5 CLI tools that have quietly improved your daily workflow.

1. fzf — Quickly Find Files

Sometimes, finding the right file in a large project can be tedious.

fzf

• Lets you search files, command history, and more quickly.
• Integrates with Vim, Git, and shell scripts.

2. bat — A Better File Viewer

bat

• Works like cat but adds syntax highlighting.
• Shows Git modifications inline.

3. httpie — Simpler API Testing

HTTPie — API testing client that flows with you

• Human-friendly alternative to curl.
• Outputs colorized, readable results.

4. ripgrep — Fast Code Search