CLI Tools
A collection of .NET command-line tools designed to boost developer productivity. Install them globally and use them from any terminal to speed up common development tasks.
Why CLI Tools?
Developers frequently need to perform small, repetitive tasks: generating GUIDs, creating test passwords, minifying JSON files, or managing focus time. Instead of switching to websites or writing one-off scripts, these CLI tools provide instant access from your terminal.
All tools are built with .NET and distributed as global tools via NuGet, making installation and updates simple with a single command.
Available Tools
create-guid
Quickly generate GUIDs (Globally Unique Identifiers) from the command line. Perfect for when you need a new GUID for configuration files, database records, or code constants without leaving your terminal.
Installation
dotnet tool install -g D20Tek.Tools.CreateGuid
Usage
# Generate a single GUID create-guid # Generate multiple GUIDs create-guid -c 5 # Output in different formats create-guid -f uppercase create-guid -f digits
Features
- Generate one or multiple GUIDs at once
- Multiple output formats (standard, uppercase, digits only, etc.)
- Copy to clipboard option
- Instant results - no internet required
dev-password
Generate secure, random passwords for development and testing purposes. Configurable length and character sets make it easy to create passwords that meet various complexity requirements.
Installation
dotnet tool install -g D20Tek.Tools.DevPassword
Usage
# Generate a password with default settings dev-password # Generate a 24-character password dev-password -l 24 # Generate password with specific character types dev-password --uppercase --lowercase --digits --symbols # Generate multiple passwords dev-password -c 5
Features
- Configurable password length
- Include/exclude character types (uppercase, lowercase, digits, symbols)
- Generate multiple passwords at once
- Cryptographically secure random generation
dev-pomo
A Pomodoro timer for the command line. Stay focused and productive with timed work sessions and breaks, all without leaving your development environment.
Installation
dotnet tool install -g D20Tek.Tools.DevPomo
Usage
# Start a standard 25-minute focus session dev-pomo # Start a custom duration session (in minutes) dev-pomo -d 45 # Start a short break timer dev-pomo --break # Start a long break timer dev-pomo --long-break
Features
- Standard Pomodoro timing (25 min work, 5 min break)
- Customizable session durations
- Visual countdown in terminal
- Audio notification when timer completes
- Track your focus sessions
json-minify
Minify JSON files by removing whitespace and formatting. Useful for reducing file sizes, preparing JSON for embedding, or cleaning up configuration files.
Installation
dotnet tool install -g D20Tek.Tools.JsonMinify
Usage
# Minify a JSON file (outputs to console) json-minify input.json # Minify and save to a new file json-minify input.json -o output.min.json # Minify all JSON files in a directory json-minify ./config/*.json
Features
- Remove all unnecessary whitespace
- Validate JSON structure during processing
- Output to console or file
- Process multiple files with wildcards
- Preserve valid JSON structure
Installation Overview
All CLI tools are distributed as .NET global tools. Install them once and use them from any directory on your system.
Prerequisites
- .NET 8.0 SDK or later
Install All Tools
# Install all CLI tools at once dotnet tool install -g D20Tek.Tools.CreateGuid dotnet tool install -g D20Tek.Tools.DevPassword dotnet tool install -g D20Tek.Tools.DevPomo dotnet tool install -g D20Tek.Tools.JsonMinify
Update Tools
# Update a specific tool to the latest version dotnet tool update -g D20Tek.Tools.CreateGuid # Or update all global tools dotnet tool update -g --all
Uninstall
dotnet tool uninstall -g D20Tek.Tools.CreateGuid
Why .NET Global Tools?
- Cross-platform - Works on Windows, macOS, and Linux
- Simple installation - One command to install, one to update
- No dependencies - Self-contained executables
- Fast startup - Native AOT compilation for quick execution
- Version management - Easy to update or rollback versions
Boost your command-line productivity
Install from NuGet: