Alternatives to Some Linux Commands

Some linux commands and their alternatives that I use. For most of them, it’s easier to create aliases.

1. dust instead of du

See how to install it, here.

It’s very informative!

2. tldr instead of man

The purpose of TLDR (Too Long, Didn’t Read!) is to show examples of using various commands. On Ubuntu it will be installed with sudo apt install tldr

3. bat or batcat instead of cat

See here to find how to install it.

4. exa instead of ls

Check out its website. exa is especially useful when you want to see the directory tree.

5. duf instead of df

Check here to find more about duf.

6. colordiff instead of diff
7. htop instead of top
8. ack instead of grep