# Five Terminal Applications I Can't Live Without

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## Metadata
- Author: [[DevOps Toolbox]]
- Full Title: Five Terminal Applications I Can't Live Without
- Category: #articles
- Document Tags: [[cli-tools]] 
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> [!tldr]
> We all love the terminal. But what if I told you that some of the most powerful security tools are slo available, right at your fingertips, within your familiar terminal?

## Highlights
[age](https://click.convertkit-mail2.com/5qulodl26mb7hv6oe4vf6h94xo444tn/qvh8h7hrpoermrbl/aHR0cHM6Ly9naXRodWIuY29tL0ZpbG9Tb3R0aWxlL2FnZQ==) is a simple, modern file encryption tool that’s perfect for quickly securing sensitive data. Whether you’re using keys or passwords, age makes file encryption a breeze. [View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01j544wrjfxa9s9bfvp3nww6hh)) [[cli-tools]] 

[sshs](https://click.convertkit-mail2.com/5qulodl26mb7hv6oe4vf6h94xo444tn/g3hnh5h3w6g38mhr/aHR0cHM6Ly9naXRodWIuY29tL3F1YW50dW1zaGVlcC9zc2hz) is a terminal user interface for SSH that takes the pain out of managing multiple server connections. It picks up your SSH config and presents your servers in a neat, easy-to-navigate list. [View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01j544yqsb0j8442d97546tgyy)) [[cli-tools]] 

[atac](https://click.convertkit-mail2.com/5qulodl26mb7hv6oe4vf6h94xo444tn/9qhzhnhprz4pvzc9/aHR0cHM6Ly9naXRodWIuY29tL0p1bGllbi1jcHNuL0FUQUM=) (Arguably a terminal API client) brings the power of Postman to your command line. It’s perfect for testing and debugging API endpoints without leaving your terminal. [View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01j544zs5250tst193evsrth2c)) [[cli-tools]] 

[portal](https://click.convertkit-mail2.com/5qulodl26mb7hv6oe4vf6h94xo444tn/48hvhehr86wrdwtx/aHR0cHM6Ly9naXRodWIuY29tL1NwYXRpdW1Qb3J0YWUvcG9ydGFs) is a sleek file transfer utility that works in your terminal. It makes sending files between computers secure and straightforward. [View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01j5450tnt3tjstzyn3tzs4xyx)) [[cli-tools]]