Making Your Terminal Fancy on Linux and macOS

“My terminal looks really bad, while some people have a really cool CLI starting page with their name etc. What should I do so mine looks cool too?” If you’re spending a lot of time in your terminal, why not make it a pleasant and productive environment? A well-customized terminal can not only look cool but also boost your productivity. This guide will walk you through various ways to transform your bland terminal into a powerful and visually appealing workspace on Linux and macOS. ...

June 23, 2025 · 4 min

Recommended Command Line Tools

The terminal is already a powerful tool, but the right command-line utilities can make it even better. Here are a few essential tools I use daily that you might find helpful too. HomeBrew Homebrew is a package manager for macOS (and Linux) that lets you easily install, update, and manage software and developer tools from the command line. # Installation command /bin/bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/HEAD/install.sh)" After running the command, restart your terminal, and you’re good to go. Before we start installing, let’s understand the difference between a “formula” and a “cask” in Homebrew. ...

June 17, 2025 · 7 min