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description: Prefer modern Rust-based CLI tools over traditional Unix utilities. Use when suggesting commands or writing scripts.
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# Modern CLI Tools (Prefer Rust alternatives)

Always prefer these modern Rust-based tools over traditional Unix utilities.
These tools are cross-platform (macOS + Linux) and available via Homebrew or Cargo:

| Traditional | Modern (Rust)  | Notes                               |
| ----------- | -------------- | ----------------------------------- |
| `ls`        | `eza`          | With icons and git status           |
| `find`      | `fd`           | Simpler syntax, respects .gitignore |
| `grep`      | `rg` (ripgrep) | Faster, respects .gitignore         |
| `cat`       | `bat`          | Syntax highlighting                 |
| `top`       | `btm` (bottom) | Better TUI                          |
| `du`        | `dust`         | Visual disk usage                   |
| `sed`       | `sd`           | Simpler regex syntax                |
| `diff`      | `delta`        | Better git diffs                    |