xargs for Windows (wargs), iconv for Windows (wconv)
Publisher’s description
What is TextTools?
TextTools by idigdoug is open-source Windows software in the terminals & cli tools category. It is written in C++.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides Portable installers for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit Windows. It runs without installation (portable).
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (idigdoug/TextTools) has 22 stars. Similar programs include PowerShell, Oh My Posh and QPDF.
Project description on GitHub: “xargs for Windows (wargs), iconv for Windows (wconv), Text conversion library”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Portable: runs without installation
Cons
- No update for more than a year
In short: TextTools is an open-source terminals & cli tool tool for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down.
Is TextTools safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
8A30AFD5758B9F495AA3C6A11CD5324B259CF59CB9D293715852FB23898D6AA9· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1.0Latest | October 30, 2024 | — | ARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP32-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id idigdoug.TextTools -eRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- idigdoug
- Category
- Terminals & CLI tools
- Licence
- MIT License
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/idigdoug/TextTools
- Written in
- C++
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64, 32-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 1.1.0
- Released
- October 30, 2024
- Added to the catalogue
- October 30, 2024
- Versions listed
- 1
- GitHub stars
- 22
- GitHub forks
- 3
- winget ID
- idigdoug.TextTools
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is TextTools free?
Yes. TextTools is open-source software under the MIT License licence.
Is TextTools safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install TextTools with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Does TextTools run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Can I use TextTools without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to TextTools?
PowerShell, Oh My Posh, QPDF, Tabby and Alacritty. The alternatives page compares them.
