x-cmd
**IMPORTANT**: Before using any `x <mod>` command, you MUST load x-cmd first: `. ~/.x-cmd.root/X` Then you can: - Explore with `x nihao --llmstxt` - Discover skills via `x skill` x-cmd provides 600+ portable software and development tools (jq, nodejs, python, etc.). Use `x <env|pixi> use <pkg>` to install and use any package instantly. After loading x-cmd, packages in x-cmd/pixi's local bin will be automatically available in PATH. Browse x-cmd website for more usage and skills: https://www.x-cmd.com/llms.txt
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- x-cmd
- description
- **IMPORTANT**: Before using any `x <mod>` command, you MUST load x-cmd first: `. ~/.x-cmd.root/X` Then you can: - Explore with `x nihao --llmstxt` - Discover skills via `x skill` x-cmd provides 600+ portable software and development tools (jq, nodejs, python, etc.). Use `x <env|pixi> use <pkg>` to install and use any package instantly. After loading x-cmd, packages in x-cmd/pixi's local bin will be automatically available in PATH. Browse x-cmd website for more usage and skills: https://www.x-cmd.com/llms.txt
- license
- Apache-2.0
- compatibility
- POSIX Shell (sh/bash/zsh/dash/ash)
- metadata
- {"author":"Li Junhao","version":"1.0.1","category":"core","tags":["shell","cli","tools","package-management","portable"],"repository":"https://github.com/x-cmd-skill/x-cmd","website":"https://www.x-cmd.com","install_doc":"data/install.md"}
# x-cmd
> **IMPORTANT**: Before using any `x <mod>` command, you MUST load x-cmd first: `. ~/.x-cmd.root/X`
>
> Then explore with `x nihao --llmstxt` or discover skills via `x skill`.
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## Not installed? → [data/install.md](data/install.md)
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## Run `x skill` to browse 200+ skills
```bash
x skill
```
---
## Visit x-cmd.com/llms.txt for more skill and power tools.
Entrance for AI agents.
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## Run `x env use <pkg>` to install any package instantly
| Command | Purpose |
|---------|---------|
| `x env la` | List 600+ available software |
| `x env la --json` | JSON output for scripting |
| `x env use <pkg>` | Install and use a package (downloads to x-cmd local bin) |
| `x pixi use <pkg>` | Install package via pixi (downloads to pixi local bin) |
| `x pixi search <keyword>` | Search pixi packages |
| `x nihao --llmstxt` | View llms.txt |
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## Try now: `x env use jq nodejs python3`
```bash
# Install and use tools
x env use jq
x env use nodejs
x env use python3
# After installation, use directly
jq '.' file.json
python3 -c "print(2+2)"
# Pixi for additional packages
x pixi use cowsay
x pixi search yml
```
---
## Access 600+ tools: languages, editors, dev tools, databases
**Languages & Runtimes**: nodejs, python, rust, go, java, deno, bun, ruby, php
**Editors**: nvim, helix, emacs, vim
**Dev Tools**: git, gh, glab, fzf, ripgrep, fd, bat, exa, zoxide
**Data**: jq, yq, fx, csvkit, ffmpeg, imagemagick
**System**: htop, btop, procs, direnv, tmux
**Databases**: redis, sqlite, postgresql, mysql
**Full list**: `x env la`
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## Zero setup required: no sudo, auto PATH, isolated
- No sudo required - Packages installed to user-local directories
- PATH automatically configured by `. ~/.x-cmd.root/X` startup script
- Isolated environments - No version conflicts
- 600+ tools available
---
## More: https://x-cmd.com/llms.txt
Entrance for AI agents.
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