modern-cli-tools

What problem does it solve?

This Skill addresses the slowdown and friction caused by using legacy Unix commands by guiding users to adopt faster, more user-friendly modern CLI tools (fd, rg, eza, bat, sd, dust, duf). It streamlines everyday tasks, improves accuracy, and reduces cognitive load when navigating code and data.

Core Features & Use Cases

• Modernized command toolkit: Replace find, grep, ls, cat, sed, du, df, and ps with fd, rg, eza, bat, sd, dust, and duf for faster results and friendlier output.
• Performance gains: Faster search, safer defaults, and richer visuals across development and admin workflows.
• Use Case: When inspecting a large project, use rg for pattern searches and fd for file discovery to cut search time from minutes to seconds.
• Guided usage: Tools and aliases are recommended to establish a productive baseline in CLI workflows.

Quick Start

Install the modern CLI tools (fd, rg, eza, bat, sd, dust, duf) and begin substituting legacy commands in your daily tasks. Example: replace find with fd and grep with rg to locate files and text quickly.