CLI apps aren't just for Linux -- these 5 run fine on Windows too

CLI apps aren't just for Linux -- these 5 run fine on Windows too, reflecting the growing availability of command-line utilities that replicate common Linux workflows on Microsoft’s OS. The article describes Nick Lewis, a long-time tech editor and DIY enthusiast, who uses Windows alongside Linux and Proxmox for services including Jellyfin, Airsonic, NextCloud, and multiple game servers. It highlights ripgrep (rg) for fast recursive regex searching compared with slower Windows search tools, installed via winget install BurntSushi.ripgrep.MSVC. It also covers fzf, a fuzzy finder that turns directory or file lists into an interactive menu during typing. The piece notes that Windows users can expand their terminal toolkit with utilities like these rather than relying only on native features.