Wi-Fi Password Finder

The wifi-password tool helps you quickly retrieve the password for the current Wi-Fi network or any previously connected SSID. While macOS Ventura allows you to access Wi-Fi passwords via System Settings, it's a somewhat lengthy process. This tool simplifies it.

To install wifi-password, use:

brew install wifi-password

You can find the current Wi-Fi password with:

wifi-password

To copy the password to your clipboard, use:

wifi-password | pbcopy

For a specific SSID:

wifi-password <SSID>

To copy the password for a previously connected SSID, combine commands like this:

wifi-password <SSID> | pbcopy

Speed Test Utility

Instead of relying on third-party websites to check your internet speed—often laden with ads and data tracking—try speedtest-cli. This tool performs speed tests directly from the Terminal.

Install speedtest-cli with:

brew install speedtest-cli

To check your network speed, simply run:

speedtest-cli

Need help? Type:

speedtest-cli --help

You can also test network speed without Homebrew. Refer to the next section for details.

Terminal Commands You Should Know

You can easily check your network speed from the Terminal, enhancing efficiency in your daily tasks.

YouTube Video Downloader

If you're looking to download YouTube videos in high quality, youtube-dl is the tool for you. It offers extensive features and functionalities.

To install youtube-dl, run:

brew install youtube-dl

For full functionality, install ffmpeg:

brew install ffmpeg

To download the highest-resolution video, use:

youtube-dl -f bestvideo+bestaudio <url>

For assistance, type:

youtube-dl --help

Nostalgic Pipes Animation

Remember the pipes screensaver from older Windows machines? The pipes.sh tool recreates that nostalgic experience on your Mac.

To install:

brew install pipes.sh

Start the pipes animation with:

pipes.sh

To stop it, use Ctrl+C. For help, type:

pipes.sh --help

Text-Based Web Browsing

lynx is a text-only web browser that allows you to navigate the web in a minimalistic format. It's not only a fun tool but also loads pages faster due to the absence of media content.

To install lynx, run:

brew install lynx

To open a website, use:

lynx <website>

Quit with Ctrl+C and get help by pressing h while using the browser.

Mac App Store in Terminal

The mas command-line tool provides a way to interact with the Mac App Store directly from the Terminal. This allows you to view, install, and update apps without launching the App Store interface.

To install mas, type:

brew install mas

To list installed apps, use:

mas list

Search and install new apps with:

mas search <app_name>

mas install <app_id>

Password Generator

pwgen is a password generator that creates strong, customizable passwords quickly.

To install:

brew install pwgen

Generate an 8-character password with:

pwgen 8

For even stronger passwords, use:

pwgen -s 8

You can also include special characters:

pwgen -y 8

Media Player without GUI

mplayer is a command-line media player that supports various audio and video formats, all controlled via keyboard shortcuts.

To install:

brew install mplayer

Play media files by typing:

mplayer <path_to_file>

Asciinema for Terminal Recordings

If you want to share your Terminal sessions, asciinema allows you to record and upload them easily.

Install with:

brew install asciinema

Start recording by typing:

asciinema rec

Stop the recording with Ctrl+D or by typing exit.