Dev tools · alternatives · 2026

24 alternatives to Shell Notebook

MacOS Terminal, reimagined

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Shell Notebook launched in 2020; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1
Taskbook▲229
Like Trello but for the Terminal
2019 · github.com · its alternatives →
2
Warp, a Rust-based terminal▲946
Hi HN community, I’m Zach, founder and CEO of Warp, and am excited to show you Warp, a fast Rust-based terminal that’s easy to use and built for teams. As of today, Warp is in public beta and any Mac user can download it. It works with bash, zsh, and fish. The terminal’s teletype-like interface has made it hard for the CLI to thrive. After 20 years of programming, I still find it hard to copy a command’s output; I always forget how to use `tar`; and I always have to relearn how to move my cursor. To fix fundamental accessibility issues, I believe we need to start innovating on the terminal,…
2022 · warp.dev · its alternatives →
3
Windows Terminal▲229
A new command line interface for Windows machines
2019 · apps.microsoft.com · its alternatives →
4
Notebook for Mac▲341
The beautifully simple note-taking app from Zoho. Now on Mac
2017 · zoho.com · its alternatives →
5
Desk – lightweight workspace management for the shell▲94
A lightweight workspace manager for the shell. Contribute to jamesob/desk development by creating an account on GitHub.
2015 · github.com · its alternatives →
6
Mod Notebooks▲186
A paper notebook that syncs to the cloud
2014 · modnotebooks.com · its alternatives →
7
TerminalWidget▲136
Put script output in your Desktop/Home screen widgets.
Aug 2026 · terminalwidget.app · its alternatives →
8
shell.how▲300
Explain how your shell command works
2022 · its alternatives →
9
Outline for Mac▲74
Your digital notebook, with local storage and cloud sync.
2014 · outline.app · its alternatives →
10
Bidbar▲129
Save and run Terminal commands from the Mac menu bar
2019 · getbidbar.com · its alternatives →
11
Redo – Command line utility for quickly creating shell functions▲124
Redo is the ultimate tool to create reusable functions from your history in an interactive way - barthr/redo
2022 · github.com · its alternatives →
12
Worky▲130
Effortlessly manage your macOS desktop
2022 · worky.betweenframes.net · its alternatives →
13
TermHere▲147
“Open Terminal Here” shortcut for Finder
2016 · hashbang.productions · its alternatives →
14
Tabby▲103
A terminal for a more modern age
2019 · tabby.sh · its alternatives →
15
Quip for Mac & Windows▲226
The modern productivity suite designed for teams
2015 · quip.com · its alternatives →
16
Notebook for Windows▲129
The beautifully simple note-taking app, now on Windows.
2019 · zoho.com · its alternatives →
17
Web Remote Terminal▲101
Simple, secure remote terminal straight from your browser
2025 · rstream.io · its alternatives →
18
Command Line Productivity▲131
A Pomodoro meets GTD productivity pack for Alfred
2018 · its alternatives →
19
Jot▲115
Simplest notes app for the Mac Menu Bar the world has seen.
2020 · getjot.app · its alternatives →
20
Supernote▲97
An elegant productivity gadget to replace your notebooks
2022 · supernote.com · its alternatives →
21
tsk▲72
Organize tasks right in your terminal
2022 · github.com · its alternatives →
22
A smarter Unix shell and scripting environment▲142
A smarter shell and scripting environment with advanced features designed for usability, safety and productivity (eg smarter DevOps tooling) - lmorg/murex
2023 · github.com · its alternatives →
23MT
Memorize Terminal Commands▲166
2019 · memorize-terminal-commands.com · its alternatives →
24
jot — a terminal notebook▲19
for thoughts you’re embarrassed to open Notion for.
Dec 2025 · github.com · its alternatives →

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