Free and Open Source Software, howtos and Installations

posted by Rianne Schestowitz on Dec 31, 2025

• ruri - calculates the CRC-32 of a file - LinuxLinks

  ruri calculates the CRC-32 of a file and checks it against the filename.

  This is free and open source software.

• tbls - CI-friendly tool to document a database - LinuxLinks

  tbls (pronounced /ˈteɪbl̩z/) is a CI-Friendly tool to document a database.

  This is free and open source software.

• Twig - terminal JSON viewer and YAML viewer - LinuxLinks

  Twig is a high-performance Terminal JSON Viewer and YAML Viewer, designed to replace cat, less, and jq for interactive data exploration.

  It turns raw data into a navigable tree, allowing you to filter, search, and explore deep hierarchies without leaving your terminal.

  This is free and open source software.

• brplot - better real time plot - LinuxLinks

  brplot – [b]etter [r]l[plot] is a small application and library that plots data.

  It works as a library or as an standalone application. brplot reads data from standard input and draws the data.

  This is free and open source software.

• try-rs - Rust-based workspace manager - LinuxLinks

  try-rs is a CLI tool designed to manage the chaos of temporary projects. It’s a temporary workspace manager for fast experimentation in the terminal.

  Instead of cluttering your Desktop or /tmp with test1, new-test, and final-test, try-rs organizes them into date-prefixed directories, offering a robust TUI (Terminal User Interface) to create, navigate, and clean up your experiments.

  This is free and open source software.

• namp - terminal-based music player - LinuxLinks

  There’s a vast array of free and open-source music software available on the Linux platform, offering both maturity and sophistication. Linux boasts numerous music tools that provide enhanced functionality and seamless integration with various internet music services. With most desktop environments equipped with multiple audio players, alongside cross-platform applications and integrated media players, you’ll find yourself spoiled for choice when it comes to music players.

• Watchman - file watching service - LinuxLinks

  Watchman watches files and record when they change. It can also trigger actions (such as rebuilding assets) when matching files change.

  This is free and open source software.