gocatcli

github.com/deadc0de6/gocatcli Linux & Mac Apps Open-source projectOpen source

gocatcli catalogs offline data from the command line, according to its project description.

github.com/deadc0de6/gocatcli
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About gocatcli

gocatcli is a command-line tool that indexes files from external media and directories into a catalog file. Users can search, list and browse the catalog contents while the original DVDs, hard drives or USB sticks are disconnected.

It supports wildcard search, indexing of archive contents, catalogs in JSON or TOML, CSV and other outputs, FUSE mounting, and local re-creation of the catalog hierarchy.

Key features

  • Index directories and external media into a catalog file
  • Browse catalog with ls, tree, and TUI browser
  • Search files using wildcards with case-insensitive option
  • Index contents inside archive files
  • Store catalog in JSON or TOML format
  • Mount catalog filesystem using FUSE
Best for: People who keep files on external drives, DVDs, or USB sticks and need to locate them when disconnected.
Good for
  • Works without the original media connected
  • Offers several catalog exploration methods including ls, tree, TUI browser and fzf
  • Catalog can be saved in JSON or TOML for versioning with git

gocatcli at a glance

Type
Open-source project
Pricing
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Open source
Yes · Source code
Language
English
Last checked
Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

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gocatcli FAQ

What can gocatcli catalog?
External media such as DVDs, hard drives and USB sticks, as well as arbitrary directories.
In what formats can the catalog be saved?
In JSON or TOML, which can be versioned with git.
How can gocatcli be installed?
From release binaries, with go install, by compiling from source, or via Nix on the unstable channel.
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