# shell
9 articles
Starship: The Minimal, Fast, Customizable Shell Prompt
Starship is the minimal, blazing-fast Rust prompt for any shell. Configure starship.toml, apply presets, and add custom modules that fit your workflow.
Apr 10, 2026 · 19 minhtop and btop Guide: Master Linux Process Monitoring
Learn to monitor and manage Linux processes with htop and btop. Covers installation, keyboard shortcuts, process states, kill signals, nice priorities, and real-world troubleshooting patterns.
Mar 23, 2026 · updated Mar 26, 2026 · 17 minShell Scripting Practical Guide: Write Scripts That Work
Learn to write reliable bash shell scripts from scratch. Covers shebang, variables, conditionals, loops, functions, error handling with set -euo pipefail, and real-world automation patterns.
Mar 23, 2026 · updated Mar 26, 2026 · 14 minfzf Complete Guide: Fuzzy Finding That Changes Everything
Install fzf, integrate with your shell, supercharge Ctrl+R and Ctrl+T, connect with Git, and customize it for your workflow.
Mar 8, 2026 · updated Mar 26, 2026 · 12 mintmux Complete Guide: Terminal Multiplexing for Developers
Master tmux sessions, windows, and panes. Configure .tmux.conf, survive SSH disconnects, and build efficient development workflows.
Mar 8, 2026 · updated Mar 26, 2026 · 14 minThe Developer's CLI Toolkit: A Complete Map
From file operations to text search, downloads, and shell customization. Every CLI tool developers should know, organized as classic vs modern alternatives.
Mar 8, 2026 · updated Mar 26, 2026 · 10 minLossless Video Trimming with FFmpeg: The -c copy Approach
How to cut video clips instantly without re-encoding using FFmpeg's stream copy mode. Covers the GOP keyframe constraint, input seeking, and troubleshooting sync issues.
Dec 23, 2025 · updated Mar 24, 2026 · 10 minExtract the Last Frame of a Video Instantly with FFmpeg
How to extract the final frame of any video without decoding the whole file. Explains -sseof and -update 1 internals, with ready-to-use scripts for PowerShell and Bash.
Dec 22, 2025 · updated Mar 24, 2026 · 10 minThe Complete Guide to Linux Aliases: Make Your Shell 10x Faster
From alias basics to persistent configs, git/docker shortcuts, oh-my-zsh plugins, and shell functions — everything you need to supercharge your terminal workflow.
Nov 23, 2021 · updated Mar 26, 2026 · 11 min