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Dev tools · September 11, 2016

A terminal based search engine for bash commands

Search and save shell snippets without leaving your terminal - ok-borg/borg

A terminal based search engine for bash commands launched on September 11, 2016 with 12 votes, #1,678 of 3,744 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 10 years on.

In plain words

This tool provides a terminal-based search engine designed for developers who need to quickly find bash commands. It runs directly in the command line, allowing users to search and discover shell commands without leaving their terminal environment. The tool is particularly useful for developers and system administrators who frequently work in bash shells and want faster access to command references while coding or managing systems.

written from the facts on this page · September 2026

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