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Also covers git, linux, and open source · same kind of open-source project
xdg-ninja checks a user’s home directory for unwanted files and directories using a shell script.
Alternatives
The Best Scripts Alternatives in 2026
24 alternatives0 free · 21 open source
Looking for something like Scripts? Here are 24 alternatives, ranked by how closely they match it on purpose, features and platforms. Of these, 21 are open source.
This Waydroid script adds components such as OpenGApps, Magisk, and translation libraries.
Top picks at a glance
First suggestionxdg-ninjaxdg-ninja checks a user’s home directory for unwanted files…Another optionDialectDialect translates text in a GNOME app, with translation…
Quick comparison
| # | Alternative | Pricing | Open source | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | xdg-ninja | — | Yes | — |
| 2 | Dialect | — | Yes | — |
| 3 | bpkg | — | Not stated | Web |
| 4 | TUI | — | Not stated | Web |
| 5 | DL Script | — | Yes | Windows |
| 6 | Eloquent | — | Yes | — |
| 7 | dax | — | Yes | Windows |
| 8 | Rich Framework | — | Yes | — |
| 9 | typer | — | Yes | — |
| 10 | Mousai | — | Yes | — |
All Scripts alternatives
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Also covers linux, open source, and python · same kind of open-source project
Dialect translates text in a GNOME app, with translation providers listed in its project page.
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bpkg
bpkg.shAlso covers git, linux, and python
bpkg manages Bash packages from the command line, according to its documentation.
4
TUI
codeberg.org/theooo/mantra.pyAlso covers git, linux, and python
mantra.py displays online manual pages from the terminal, according to its project description.
5
Also covers linux, open source, and python · same kind of open-source project
Brigadier fetches and installs Boot Camp ESD files from Apple or a software update server using a Python script.
6
Also covers git, linux, and open source · same kind of open-source project
Eloquent proofreads text in English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Polish, Dutch, and other languages.
7
Also covers git, linux, and open source · same kind of open-source project
dax offers cross-platform shell tools for Deno and Node.js, including command execution and output capture.
8
Also covers git, linux, and open source · same kind of open-source project
Prezto configures Zsh with defaults, aliases, functions, and command-line interface enhancements.
9
Also covers git, linux, and open source · same kind of open-source project
typer runs typing tests in the terminal, with installation and usage commands listed in its project page.
10
Also covers git, linux, and open source · same kind of open-source project
Mousai identifies songs, according to its repository description and project page.
11
Also covers git, linux, and open source · same kind of open-source project
pacwall changes a Linux wallpaper to show the dependency graph and status of installed pacman packages.
12
Plan9port
github.com/9fans/plan9portAlso covers git and linux · same kind of open-source project
Plan 9 from User Space ports Plan 9 libraries and programs to Unix systems.
13
Also covers git, linux, and open source
fm manages files in a terminal interface, with its project built using Go and Bubble Tea.
14
Also covers linux, open source, and python · same kind of open-source project
Gear Lever manages AppImage packages, integrating them into the app menu and supporting drag-and-drop installation.
15
Also covers linux, open source, and python · same kind of open-source project
Sonosano is an open-source P2P song player for preserving, archiving, sharing, analysing and listening to music.
16
Also covers linux, open source, and python · same kind of open-source project
Protontricks wraps Winetricks operations for Proton-enabled games and requires Winetricks.
17
Also covers linux, open source, and python · same kind of open-source project
TextGen offers an open-source desktop application for local language models, with text, vision, tool calling, and API support.
18
Also covers linux, open source, and python · same kind of open-source project
gdown downloads public Google Drive files when curl or wget cannot retrieve them.
19
Also covers linux, open source, and python · same kind of open-source project
nanoBench runs small microbenchmarks on recent Intel and AMD x86 processors.
20
Also covers linux, open source, and python · same kind of open-source project
cheat.sh provides a command-line and web interface to programming and command-line examples.
21
Also covers linux, open source, and python · same kind of open-source project
Plex MPV Shim sends media from Plex mobile and web apps to the mpv player through an unofficial client.
22
Also covers linux, open source, and python · same kind of open-source project
s-tui monitors CPU activity and can run CPU stress tests from a terminal interface.
23
Also covers linux, open source, and python · same kind of open-source project
dodo provides a graphical email client built on notmuch, with its project describing the client as hackable.
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Also covers linux, open source, and python · same kind of open-source project
Gradia prepares screenshots for sharing, with the project describing the goal as making screenshots ready for an audience.
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xdg-ninja24 alternativesSonosano24 alternativesRich Framework24 alternativespacwall24 alternativescheat.sh24 alternativesTUI24 alternatives
What is the best alternative to Scripts?
Based on features, tags and platforms, the closest alternatives to Scripts are xdg-ninja, Dialect, and bpkg.
Are there open-source alternatives to Scripts?
Yes: xdg-ninja, Dialect, DL Script, and Eloquent.
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