Better Than Original? 14 Rust-based Alternative CLI Tools to Classic Linux Commands

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A curated collection of 14 Rust-based command-line tools that modernize classic Linux utilities like ls, cat, du, and grep. These alternatives offer enhanced features including syntax highlighting, Git integration, better visual output, and improved performance while maintaining familiar interfaces. Tools covered include exa/lsd for directory listings, bat for file viewing, ripgrep for searching, dust for disk usage, and others that bring color, icons, and modern UX to terminal workflows.

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Nov 16, 2025•7m read time•From itsfoss.com

Table of contents

exa: Alternative to ls bat: Alternative to cat dust: Alternative to du fd: Alternative to find ripgrep (rg): Alternative to grep duf: Alternative to df procs: Alternative to ps tldr: Alternative to man broot: Alternative to tree zoxide: Alternative to cd lsd: Alternative to ls bottom: Alternative to top hyperfine: Alternative to time and other benchmarking commands xplr: Alternative to nnn Wrapping Up