coreutils
A cross-platform Rust reimplementation of the GNU coreutils, aiming for drop-in compatibility with improved performance and error messages.
What is coreutils?
uutils/coreutils is a complete, cross-platform reimplementation of the GNU coreutils (essential command-line utilities like ls, cat, and cp) written in Rust. It is designed as a portable, high-performance drop-in replacement that runs on Linux, macOS, Windows, and other platforms, improving on aspects like error messages and performance while maintaining strict compatibility with GNU.
System administrators, DevOps engineers, and developers who write or maintain shell scripts that need to run consistently across different operating systems (Linux, macOS, Windows). It is also for Rust enthusiasts and those seeking modern, safe implementations of core utilities.
Developers choose uutils/coreutils for its strict GNU compatibility as a drop-in replacement, combined with the performance and safety guarantees of Rust. Its unique selling point is providing a single, consistent set of core utilities across all major platforms, enabling script portability without sacrificing features or correctness.
Overview
Cross-platform Rust rewrite of the GNU coreutils
Use Cases
Best For
- Writing portable shell scripts that must run identically on Linux, macOS, and Windows without modification.
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