A curated list of terminal frameworks, plugins, and resources for CLI enthusiasts.
Terminals Are Sexy is a curated GitHub repository that compiles terminal frameworks, plugins, emulators, and resources for command-line interface (CLI) enthusiasts. It solves the problem of discovering high-quality, useful tools across various shells and platforms by providing a single, organized reference. The list includes everything from shell configuration managers like Oh My Zsh to terminal emulators like Alacritty and productivity utilities like fzf and ripgrep.
Developers, system administrators, and power users who spend significant time in the terminal and want to customize their workflow, improve efficiency, or explore new CLI tools. It's especially valuable for those setting up a new development environment or switching between different shells.
Developers choose Terminals Are Sexy because it saves time searching for reliable CLI tools by offering a vetted, community-maintained list. Its comprehensive categorization and focus on 'sexy' (well-designed, practical) tools ensure high-quality recommendations over generic search results.
💥 A curated list of Terminal frameworks, plugins & resources for CLI lovers.
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Aggregates hundreds of terminal-related projects across shells, emulators, and utilities, as shown in detailed sections like 'Shells' with over 20 ZSH frameworks and 'Tools and Plugins' listing dozens of applications.
Maintained with community contributions and badges like the Awesome badge, with pull requests managed via guidelines, ensuring a vetted, high-quality list aligned with open-source standards.
Includes tools for macOS, Linux, and Windows, with dedicated subsections for package managers like Homebrew (macOS) and Chocolatey (Windows), plus terminal emulators like Alacritty and Cmder.
Highlights tools that enhance CLI workflows, such as fzf for fuzzy finding, ripgrep for fast searching, and tldr for simplified man pages, based on real-world utility.
Presents all tools equally without rankings or recommendations, making it difficult for users to choose the best option from hundreds of entries, especially for common tasks like selecting a shell framework.
The README shows a Travis CI badge from 2017 and lacks recent update indicators, suggesting infrequent maintenance, which could lead to deprecated or superseded tools being listed.
Merely provides links to projects without installation instructions, configuration tips, or best practices, forcing users to rely on external documentation for setup and integration.