Linux Tools and Scripts
This document provides an overview of various scripts available in this repository that I used in my whole life. Some are mine, but others were improvements that I made from others.
Linux System Utilities
| Script | Description |
|---|---|
| freemem | Basic tool for freeing swap and caches; restores memory to the state after boot. |
| memof | Returns a memory summary of all threads of an application. |
| usbreboot | Restarts corrupted USB interfaces of the operating system. |
| snapdetector | Identifies possible Snap packages included in the APT repository. |
| psaux | Returns only the main command and PID; also searches for similar processes. |
| testdisk | Basic hard drive or SSD benchmark. |
| ddtest | Benchmarking tool for dd. |
| scanhosts | Scans devices in the local network or network segment. |
| fanstatus | Returns the current RPM of the system fan. |
| bluetooth | Enables/disables basic rfkill for Bluetooth. |
| build_pkg | Utility for building Debian .deb packages using checkinstall. |
| cpfromfile | Utility for copying files from a specified list. |
| gitrev | Returns revision and version names of the current repository. |
| get-public-ip | Returns the current public IP. |
| ikvpn | Utility for manual operations over an OpenVPN connection. |
| jsonlint | Validates a JSON file locally. |
| x11sockets | Lists the current X11 sockets used by each application. |
| pidgrep | Returns only the PIDs of all threads of an application. |
| verifydebfiles | Checks signature hashes of Debian packages. |
| osdetect | Returns the platform architecture and OS name. |
| apt-check | Check pending apt updates via email mutt client. (cron utility) |
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| freemem utility |
Windowmaker Utilities
| Script | Description |
|---|---|
| loaddocks | Loads docks and applications called from GNUStep autostart. |
| sshdocs | Loads specific docks for SSH connections. |
| loadterminators | Loads Terminator terminals in fixed positions. |
| btvol | Utility for adjusting Bluetooth sink volume. |
| brightness_touchpanel | Utility for adjusting touch panel brightness (Asus dual-screen laptop). |
| virtual_screens | Adds virtual screens using xrandr combined with xvnc 1. |
| kben/kbes | Toggles keyboard keymap. |
| kbcheckdeamon | Keyboard watchdog; restores xmodmap config after input changes. |
Android Utilities
| Script | Description |
|---|---|
| adbmpull | Pulls multiple files using wildcards. |
| adbpackage | Filters ADB output by package using grep. |
| pmlist | Searches for packages by pattern and lists them. |
| pmclear | Searches for a package by pattern and clears its data (use with caution). |
| pminfo | Searches for a package by pattern and displays its information. |
| pmversion | Retrieve device versions name info. With pattern parameter also for pkgs |
| pmpaste | Pastes a string into the Android device UI via ADB. |
| pmpull | Fetches a package by pattern. |
| pmscreenshot | Takes a screenshot and saves it to the current directory. |
| pmvideo | Take a video capture (interactive: press CTRL+C to stop) |
| pmstart | Launches the default activity of a package. |
| pmstop | Stops a package by pattern. |
| pmsignature | Retrieves the package signature. |
| pmload | Utility to list and load apks in the current directory |
| pmuninstall | Uninstalls a package by pattern. |
| pmmediack | Force media scan trigger (for instance, when you push videos via adb) |
| pmaudioinfo | Retreive audio device info for bug reports |
HDMI (xrandr Utilities)
| Script | Description |
|---|---|
| hdmion | Activates external HDMI as the main screen, with eDP as secondary right. |
| hdmioff | Restores the laptop screen. |
| hdmion-desktop | Similar functionality to hdmion. |
| hdmion-below | Two screens. The laptop screen is below of main screen |
Linux Application Utilities
| Script | Description |
|---|---|
| countdown | Terminal countdown clock alarm. |
| deploy | CanAirIO firmware deployment utility for generic projects 2. |
| firefox_ | Sends CONT and STOP signals to manage the Firefox process. |
| chrome_ | Sends CONT and STOP signals to manage the Chrome process. |
| code_ | Sends CONT and STOP signals to manage the VSCode process. |
| pidrun/pidstop | Sends CONT and STOP signals to manage an application. |
| kermit48 | Utility that launch Kermit preconfigured for Hp48g calculators. |
| firefox_cookies | Utility that export your Firefox session cookies. |
Backup Utility
Full and incremental backup script.
Syntax:
$ backup help
Usage: backup [command] name storage target [optional storage]
Example dual storage: backup full home /bkp /home/user /mnt/samba/bkp
Example simple: backup full home /bkp /home/user
Example: installing in crontab:
00 19 * * * /home/user/bin/backup increm home /bkp /home/user
00 20 * * 0 /home/user/bin/backup week home /bkp /home/user
Commands:
full: Full backup, output with complete date name file
week: Week full backup, output with day name file
increm: Incremental backup respect last full backup (week or full)
Related scripts: nasbackup, bkpinflxdb.sh
Deprecated
| Script | Description |
|---|---|
| vimperatorrc | Old Vimperator configuration and functions. |
| resetttyusb | Resets corrupted serial consoles. |
| displayon/off | Utility for controlling some TFT displays. |
| battery | Utility for Raspberry Pi and Sense HAT. |
| build_opencv_android | Utility for building OpenCV by architecture. |
| cpustat | Utility for monitoring CPU statistics. |
| lanips | Returns the used IPs in the LAN network. |
| loadhotspot | Old hotspot implementation using iptables and Network Addressing. |
References
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Utility extracted from the CanAirIO Project. ↩