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Products that do what A toy graphical Linux shell written in Java with Foreign Func&Mem API does

1. 1SP
   Sultan – Pythonic interface to your shell▲155

   2017 · sultan.readthedocs.io

2. 2TN
   Termipal – native micro-GUIs for shell scripts and command line apps▲195

   2017 · termipal.sh

3. 3FE
   Funky – Easier, flexible, and more interactive shell functions▲78

   2018 · github.com

4. 4BS
   Bish – Shell scripting with a modern feel▲84

   2015 · github.com

5. 5FA
   Fff – A terminal file manager written in bash▲55

   2019 · github.com

6. 6UT
   Unix tool that visualizes shell commands usage▲98

   2021 · github.com

7. 7TC
   Tiny C runtime Linux (rt0), HelloWorld 0.6k (i386), sbrk example added▲49

   2015 · github.com

8. 8MM
   My microkernel-based OS built from scratch now has basic Unix commands▲69

   This project contains no code from Linux, BSD, Minix, or any other OS. Everything up until this point is written entirely from scratch, including a pure microkernel (that only implements multiprocessor priority scheduling, memory management, and interprocess communication), a work-in-progress implementation of the standard C library, and a variety of servers that provide drivers and other essential OS functionality. At the time of writing this post, the servers provide drivers for the keyboard, NVMe SSDs (that works on real hardware), a Unix-like virtual file system (with a single root…

   2024 · github.com

9. 9VQ
   Vas-quod – A minimal Linux container runtime written in Rust▲110

   2020 · github.com

10. 10
    Kern – container and resource runtime in a 1.5 MB binary, no daemon▲70

    A fast, rootless sandbox and virtual resource runtime for any workload, including untrusted and AI-generated code. Daemonless: a real, kernel-enforced container in ~3.5 ms from an OCI image, out of one static binary - getkern/kern

    13d ago · github.com

11. 11TT
    Termux – Terminal emulator and Unix environment for Android▲94

    2015 · play.google.com

12. 12LT
    Llm2sh – Translate plain-language requests into shell commands▲67

    This is my take on the common "use llms to generate shell commands" utility. Emphasis is placed on good CLI UX, simplicity, and flexibility. `llm2sh` supports multiple LLM providers and lets LLMs generate multi-command sequences to handle complex tasks. There is also limited support for commands requiring `sudo` and other basic input. I recommend using Groq llama3-70b for day-to-day use. The ultra-low latency is a game-changer - its near-instant responses helps `llm2sh` integrate seamlessly into day-to-day tasks without breaking you out of the 'zone'. For more advanced tasks, swapping to…

    2024 · github.com

13. 13FA
    Forsh – A Unix shell embedded in Forth▲76

    2017 · bitbucket.org

14. 14GA
    Grsh – A high-performance shell for FreeBSD written in Rust▲50

    I built GRSH because I wanted a modern, memory-safe shell that feels native to FreeBSD but works seamlessly on macOS. While there are many shells out there, GRSH is my take on a minimal, fast, and secure command interpreter written entirely in Rust. It's designed for users who want the safety guarantees of Rust without the overhead of more bloated alternatives. I'm currently working on the official FreeBSD port. I’d love to get feedback on the shell's behavior and performance from the community. Github: https://github.com/antoniomalara301289/grsh

    Jan 2026 · grimreaper.icu

15. 15CL
    C library for Linux to easily create modular projects▲56

    2018 · github.com

16. 16TA
    Thaum, a simple boilerplate and templating command line utility▲79

    2017 · flaque.github.io

17. 17SJ
    Shdoc – Javadoc but for Shell Scripts▲10

    2019 · github.com

18. 18FA
    Fork, a toy self-hosting language and compiler that compiles to C▲58

    2018 · github.com

19. 19MA
    Meson, a C build system▲42

    2015 · github.com

20. 20CA
    Crsh – A JavaScript based command line shell▲9

    2020 · crwi.uk

21. 21LA
    Lambash, a WIP λ-Calculus Unix Shell Written in Rust▲7

    2019 · github.com

22. 22SA
    Shellock, a real-time CLI flag explainer for fish shell▲37

    Jan 2026 · github.com

23. 23MP
    MyShell – Python library for creating shells/menus▲5

    2015 · github.com

24. 24GA
    Geeonx a Multiplatform C GUI-Library (Linux, Windows, macOS)▲23

    2019 · geeonx.org

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