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Run Your Own Git Remote with SSH

Published September 1, 2026

Host your repositories on a private server you control with a minimal setup.

Create a Local Coding Environment with Ollama and OpenCode

Published August 1, 2026

Set up OpenCode with local models to do agent-based development locally.

Manage Python Projects and Environments With uv

Published March 20, 2026

Install Python versions, manage virtual environments, and handle dependencies with the uv tool, a fast Python tool written in Rust.

Lint Your Markdown with markdownlint

Published March 19, 2026 and last verified on August 13, 2026

Catch inconsistent Markdown formatting with markdownlint by installing it, configuring rules, and writing custom checks for your documentation projects.

Run LLMs Locally from the Command Line with Ollama

Published March 19, 2026 and last verified on June 13, 2026

Run large language models on your own machine with Ollama, a command-line tool that downloads, manages, and runs open source AI models without cloud subscriptions or API keys.

Monitor Your Web Apps with Updo

Published January 31, 2026 and last verified on August 13, 2026

Use the Updo command to monitor the uptime of web sites and applications. Test specific URLs and API endpoints and use configuration files for your projects.

Create Windows and Linux Virtual Machines on macOS with UTM and Vagrant

Published July 15, 2025 and last verified on December 13, 2025

Use Vagrant and UTM to build and configure virtual machines you can use to test software or web sites.

Manage Project Dependencies with Mise

Published July 11, 2025 and last verified on May 29, 2026

Manage programming language versions, project tasks, and environment variables in one tool with Mise on macOS, Linux, and Windows.

Create Slides with Markdown and Pandoc

Published December 27, 2024 and last verified on September 20, 2025

Build presentation slides from Markdown files using Pandoc and export them to PowerPoint or other slide formats for easy sharing.

Split Changes into Multiple Commits

Published August 31, 2024 and last verified on August 13, 2026

Split a large set of file changes into focused, individual Git commits using interactive staging to keep your project history clean.

Run Multiple Processes With Foreman

Published May 26, 2024 and last verified on August 13, 2026

Run web servers, file watchers, and other dev processes in a single terminal with Foreman using a Procfile to manage them all.

Track Time With Timewarrior

Published May 14, 2024 and last verified on August 20, 2026

Track your time from the terminal with Timewarrior, a lightweight command-line tool for logging hours, tagging tasks, and generating reports.

Jump to Git Repository Root

Published May 13, 2024 and last verified on August 13, 2026

Navigate to your Git repository root directory from anywhere in the project tree using a built-in Git command and a shell alias.

Review Changes With Delta

Published May 2, 2024 and last verified on December 13, 2025

Enhance your file comparison experience with Delta, a versatile tool that extends the capabilities of the git diff command.

Use OSQuery to Explore Your Operating System

Published April 30, 2024 and last verified on August 13, 2026

Explore your operating system with OSQuery, an open source tool that lets you query hardware, software, and processes with SQL queries.

Install and Configure WSL on Windows

Published April 28, 2024 and last verified on December 13, 2025

Install and configure Windows Subsystem for Linux to run Bash scripts and Linux tools alongside your Windows applications.

Install Python on macOS, Windows, and Linux

Published April 28, 2024 and last verified on December 13, 2025

Install Python on macOS, Windows, and Linux using Homebrew, official installers, or WSL to run Python-based command-line tools.

Install Node.js on macOS, Windows, and Linux

Published April 28, 2024 and last verified on December 13, 2025

Install Node.js on macOS, Windows, and Linux using Homebrew, official installers, or WSL to run JavaScript command-line tools.

Create a PDF Resume with Markdown, CSS, and Pandoc

Published April 23, 2024 and last verified on December 13, 2025

Create a professional resume using Markdown, CSS, and Pandoc. This tutorial covers setting up your environment, defining the resume structure, styling with CSS, and generating a polished PDF. Perfect for maintaining a stylish resume.

Forward Services with Bore

Published February 20, 2023 and last verified on August 13, 2026

Expose local development servers to the internet with Bore, a lightweight open source tunneling proxy and alternative to ngrok.

Run a Development MySQL Server Using Docker Compose

Published February 14, 2023 and last verified on August 13, 2026

Set up a local MySQL server for development using Docker Compose with persistent data storage, custom settings, and easy teardown.

Convert FLAC to MP3 using the CLI

Published December 27, 2022 and last verified on August 13, 2026

Convert FLAC files to MP3 using Bash and CLI tools. This guide covers installation, script creation, and batch processing for audio transcoding.

Use Colima to Run Docker Containers on macOS

Published March 29, 2022 and last verified on August 13, 2026

Use Colima, an open source container runtime on your Mac instead of the official Docker client with Docker Compose and Buildx support.

Reading a Single Line from a File from the Command Line Interface

Published December 11, 2020 and last verified on August 13, 2026

Display a specific line from a file or stream using sed and awk, then wrap it in a reusable Bash function for quick access.

Creating an HTML Document from Multiple Markdown Files with Pandoc

Published July 15, 2020 and last verified on December 13, 2025

Combine Markdown documents into a single HTML file with Pandoc and customize the output with a table of contents and a personal template.

Using the tree Command for Software Projects

Published January 22, 2020 and last verified on August 13, 2026

Visualize your project directory structure with the tree command, using filters and display options to focus on relevant files.

Use a Modern Bash Shell on macOS

Published January 12, 2020 and last verified on August 13, 2026

Upgrade to a modern version of Bash on macOS using Homebrew, add it to your allowed shells list, and set it as your default shell.

Throwing All Your Work Away in Git

Published January 8, 2020 and last verified on August 13, 2026

Discard unwanted changes in your Git working directory using the checkout, reset, and clean subcommands to get back to a clean state.

How to Use macOS Notifications with Command-line Programs

Published January 8, 2020 and last verified on September 20, 2025

Trigger macOS desktop notifications from the command line to alert you when long-running programs and scripts finish running.

Installing Homebrew

Published January 26, 2019 and last verified on August 13, 2026

Install and configure the Homebrew package manager on macOS to add command-line tools, programming languages, and libraries.

Install GNU Utilities on macOS

Published January 26, 2019 and last verified on August 13, 2026

Replace default macOS utilities with GNU versions of awk, sed, date, and more using Homebrew for better Linux compatibility.

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