Tools for Coding

Use these tools when appropriate.

fzf Fuzzy-finds files, commands, branches, commits, and grep results without leaving the terminal. Useful for jumping through large repos fast and wiring interactive selection into shell/editor scripts.

ripgrep Recursively searches codebases for strings or regex matches far faster than traditional grep setups. Best for finding symbols, TODOs, config values, and call sites across big projects.

bat Displays files with syntax highlighting, line numbers, and git-aware decorations in the terminal. Useful for quickly inspecting source files, diffs, and logs with better readability than cat.

delta Renders git diffs and blame output with syntax highlighting and clearer side-by-side-style formatting. Useful for reviewing code changes, understanding edits, and making CLI git output easier to parse.

lazygit Provides a terminal UI for common git workflows like staging, rebasing, branching, and conflict inspection. Useful for reducing git command overhead while keeping full repo control inside the terminal.

starship Builds a fast, information-dense shell prompt showing git state, runtime versions, and environment context. Useful for coding across many repos/languages where instant context prevents mistakes and saves time.

zoxide Tracks your directory history and jumps to frequently used project folders with short fuzzy commands. Useful for moving between repos, monorepos, and nested workspaces without repeated cd typing.

eza Modern replacement for ls with better defaults, icons, git status, tree views, and clearer metadata. Useful for scanning project structure, spotting changed files, and navigating directories more efficiently.

atuin Syncs, searches, and ranks shell history so old commands are easy to recover across machines. Useful for reusing complex build, test, deploy, and debugging commands without retyping or guessing.

yazi Terminal file manager for fast keyboard-driven navigation, previews, bulk moves, and file operations. Useful for managing project files, assets, and repo-adjacent clutter without switching to a GUI.