In “Oxidise Your Command Line (2025 Edition),” Tris from No Ballerate showcases 30 modern, Rust-powered command line tools that enhance performance, usability, and workflow efficiency, replacing older utilities. He highlights tools like Uutills, fish shell, fd, bat, and Starship, emphasizing their benefits and encouraging viewers to adopt these innovative solutions for a more productive command line experience.
In the video “Oxidise Your Command Line (2025 Edition),” Tris from No Ballerate shares an updated list of 30 Rust-powered command line tools that have replaced or extended his previous standards. He emphasizes that all scripts, links, and images are available in a public markdown document on his website and GitHub. The video is sponsored by Let’s Get Rusty, a Rust training organization run by fellow Rust YouTuber Bogdan, who offers both corporate and personal Rust courses.
The first part of the video focuses on tools that have replaced older utilities, highlighting their improved performance and modern features. Tris discusses replacing GNU core utils with Uutills, a Rust-based suite that works across operating systems. He also introduces the fish shell, which is written in Rust and offers features like syntax highlighting, true color support, command suggestions, and web-based configuration. Other replacements include new shells like “new,” a Rust shell breaking from traditional Unix data formats, and modern tools like fd (a faster find), bat (a syntax-highlighting cat), and EA (a modern ls alternative). He also mentions productivity tools like zoxide for smarter directory navigation, XH for HTTP requests, Zal for terminal multiplexing, and Git UI for managing Git repositories more efficiently.
In the second part, Tris recommends newer tools that enhance the user experience and productivity. These include Starship, a fast, customizable shell prompt; Yaza, a terminal file manager with vim bindings; and Evil Helix, a Rust fork of the Helix editor with Vim-like bindings. He also highlights Bacon for Rust build automation, cargo info for crate metadata, and tools like F-select for advanced file searching, WikiTi for quick Wikipedia lookups, and just or Mask for command chaining with clear error messages. Additional utilities like MROS for running multiple processes and Present Term for markdown-based slide presentations complete his list of modern CLI tools.
Throughout the video, Tris emphasizes the benefits of these Rust-powered tools, such as speed, modern features, and better integration with current workflows. He advocates for replacing traditional utilities with these more efficient, user-friendly alternatives to improve daily command line tasks. He also shares his personal setup and preferences, noting how these tools fit into his workflow and enhance his productivity, especially in programming and content creation.
Finally, Tris invites viewers to join a Discord Q&A session, support his work via Patreon, and explore mentoring opportunities. He also mentions his ongoing projects, including a sci-fi podcast and upcoming season of his “Phosphine Catalog.” The video concludes with a call for viewers to share their favorite CLI tools, whether or not they are written in Rust, and encourages community engagement and support for open data and open-source projects.