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title = "Modernize your linux workflow with Rust"
description = "Various tools and software that will modernize your workflow"
date = 2020-11-06
[taxonomies]
categories = ["rust", "tools"]
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## exa, a replacement for 'ls'
A replacement for ls which features better defaults and more features.

[github.com/ogham/exa](https://github.com/ogham/exa)

![exa example](/img/exa_preview.png)

## bat, a cat(1) clone with wings.

Bat supports syntax highlighting, git integration, paging and more.

![](/img/bat_cmd_example.png)

If you use (neo)vim with fzf.vim and have ripgrep and bat installed your search will have a preview window with highlighted code:

![](/img/vim_bat_preview.png)

## fd, a simple, fast and user-friendly alternative to find

[github.com/sharkdp/fd](https://github.com/sharkdp/fd)

It's faster, more convenient, ignores hidden files and gitignore files by default and more.

![](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/sharkdp/fd/master/doc/screencast.svg)

## Starship, a customizable cross-shell prompt

[starship.rs](https://starship.rs/)

![](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/starship/starship/master/media/demo.gif)