Programs I Like

(Tags: Android, Computing/Linux, I_Like, List, Public) 
published: 2025-07-01
creationDate: 2025-06-20
modifiedDate: 2025-07-12

CLI Tools

  • topgrade
    • Upgrade everything
    • cargo install topgrade
  • tldr
    • tldr man pages with example
  • zsh - better default shell
  • bat
    • better cat
  • exa
    • better ls
  • ranger
    • Terminal file manager
  • spotdl
    • Download tracks using Spotify metadata from YouTube Music
  • btop
    • Better htop (better top)
  • Version managers
    • nvm - Node
    • pyenv - Python
    • jenv - Java
    • ghcup - Haskell

Desktop (Linux)

  • KDE
  • Firefox
  • Syncthing
    • File syncing
  • Gimp
  • Steam
  • Obsidian
    • Local first note taking on desktop and mobile
  • Visual Studio Code
  • Calibre
    • Ebook library management
  • VLC
  • Ventoy - bootable USB
  • Grayjay
    • YouTube and Patron client that can locally sync subscriptions, playlists to your phone and desktop say
    • Currently very buggy but very workable - 07-07-2025

Android