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Pet is a simple command-line snippet manager, written in Go by Motohiro Takayama, designed for developers who prefer to manage their code snippets directly from the terminal. It allows users to store, list, search, and execute shell commands or code snippets with ease and speed. The primary workflow involves adding snippets with a descriptive command, tagging them, and then using a fuzzy search (fzf integration) to quickly retrieve and paste them into your shell. It works on Linux, macOS, and any system with a compatible shell and Go environment. Its most used feature is the `pet search` command combined with fzf, providing extremely fast and interactive snippet retrieval. Snippets are stored locally in a plain text file (YAML format by default), offering full control and easy backup.
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Pet eliminates the need to remember complex commands or repeatedly type out lengthy code blocks, significantly boosting productivity for terminal-heavy workflows. For the DevOps engineer or system administrator, Pet is invaluable for storing frequently used shell commands, complex `awk` or `sed` scripts, and server configuration snippets, making their daily tasks much more efficient. For the developer working extensively in a terminal environment, it provides an instant way to store and retrieve specific build commands, Git operations, or testing scripts. Pet is completely free and open-source, offering its full functionality without any hidden costs. It stands out from GUI-based snippet managers by providing a lightning-fast, keyboard-driven interface that integrates seamlessly into existing terminal workflows. A power feature is its integration with `fzf`, allowing for an incredibly fast and intuitive fuzzy search experience to find snippets. A technical person familiar with the command line can install and add their first snippet in under 5 minutes; non-technical users might find the CLI aspect challenging.
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