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Prefer modern Rust-based CLI tools over traditional Unix utilities. Use when suggesting commands or writing scripts.
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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 |
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