SS64 indexes Linux command-line commands and utilities in an alphabetical reference.
AltBox
altbox catalogs alternative command-line tools for common Unix utilities across Linux, Unix, and macOS.
About AltBox
AltBox is a website that catalogs alternative command-line tools for common Unix utilities across Linux, Unix, and macOS. It starts from the idea that standard Unix tools have been in use for decades, and that other tools add to or update them for current programming work. For example, it notes grep for finding text alongside alternatives such as ack and ripgrep for working with large source code trees.
You can look up alternatives by the standard tool name, including cat, cd, curl, cut, df, diff, dig, du, find, grep, ls, man, ps, top, wc, and others. Each entry lists a short description, which standard utility it replaces, and its implementation language. The homepage also shows a recently added and updated table with tools such as cloc, tokei, scc, flux, pspy, binwalk, lz4, zstd, and doggo, plus a list of related links to articles about terminal tools.
It suits programmers and regular terminal users who know basic Unix commands and want to compare other command-line options.
Key features
- Browse alternatives by standard Unix utility name
- Shows description, replaced tool, and language per entry
- Lists recently added and updated tools with dates
- Links to related articles about terminal tools
- Covers Linux, Unix, and macOS command-line tools
Best for: Programmers and terminal users who want alternatives to standard Unix commands.
Good for
- Organized by standard Unix tool names
- Includes description and implementation language per tool
- Shows recently added and updated entries
AltBox at a glance
- Website
- altbox.dev
- Category
- Software & Utilities › Linux Apps
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Linux, macOS, Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
AltBox alternatives
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fcp copies large files and directories as an alternative to the Unix cp command, with a focus on faster transfer.
Open source
24 alternatives
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fish provides a command-line shell for Linux and macOS, with interactive features and defaults described by its project page.
nb combines command-line and local web tools for plain-text notes, bookmarks, archives, and knowledge-base content.
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Open source
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AltBox FAQ
What is AltBox?
AltBox is a catalog of alternative command-line tools for common Unix utilities on Linux, Unix, and macOS.
How do I find an alternative to a specific Unix command on AltBox?
You can look up the standard tool name, such as grep, ps, or wc, to see listed alternatives with descriptions and languages.
How can I suggest a tool for AltBox?
You can email feedback or submit an issue on the site's GitHub page at github.com/petdance/altbox.
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