A curated CSV database of over 2,200 command-line (CLI/TUI) applications, organized into 81 categories.
Awesome CLI Apps in a CSV is a curated collection of over 2,200 command-line interface (CLI) and terminal user interface (TUI) applications, systematically organized in CSV files. It serves as a comprehensive, structured reference for discovering terminal-based tools across a wide range of domains, from AI and networking to games and system utilities. The project emphasizes machine-readable data to enable easy parsing, filtering, and integration while maintaining a human-friendly browsing interface.
Developers, system administrators, and power users who frequently work in the terminal and seek a centralized, searchable database of CLI/TUI tools for various tasks. It is particularly valuable for those who automate workflows or need to programmatically access tool metadata.
Developers choose this over unstructured lists because it provides a large, community-driven database in a structured CSV format, enabling easy integration with scripts and tools. Its unique selling point is the combination of extensive curation (over 2,200 apps across 81 categories) with machine-readable source data, supporting both discovery and automation.
The largest Awesome Curated list of command line programs (CLI/TUI) with source data organized into CSV files
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With over 2,200 CLI/TUI applications across 81 categories, it offers one of the most comprehensive curated lists available, as highlighted in the README summary.
All tool information is maintained in CSV files, enabling easy parsing and integration with scripts or other tools for automation, emphasized in the project philosophy.
The project accepts contributions through CSV edits, ensuring the list stays current and grows with community input, as stated in the contribution section.
Tools are organized into domains like AI, Git, and networking, simplifying discovery for specific use cases, with 81 categories listed in the contents.
The list lacks ratings, reviews, or popularity metrics, so users must independently assess the reliability and usefulness of each tool based on external sources.
Being a CSV-based list, it doesn't provide built-in search, filtering, or real-time updates, requiring users to handle data processing externally with additional tools.
Entries typically include only names and links, missing practical information such as installation commands, dependencies, or usage examples, which the README does not address.