https://github.com/hpsaturn/linux_scripts
Utilities and scripts compendium
https://github.com/hpsaturn/linux_scripts
bash linux python script utilities
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Utilities and scripts compendium
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/hpsaturn/linux_scripts
- Owner: hpsaturn
- License: gpl-3.0
- Created: 2016-04-21T23:25:53.000Z (almost 10 years ago)
- Default Branch: master
- Last Pushed: 2025-02-06T14:20:25.000Z (12 months ago)
- Last Synced: 2025-03-29T08:43:37.651Z (10 months ago)
- Topics: bash, linux, python, script, utilities
- Language: Shell
- Homepage:
- Size: 2.22 MB
- Stars: 11
- Watchers: 3
- Forks: 1
- Open Issues: 0
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
- License: LICENSE
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README
# Linux Tools and Scripts
This document provides an overview of various scripts available in this repository.
## Linux System Utilities
| Script | Description |
|:------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| **freemem** | Basic tool for freeing swap and caches; restores memory to the state after boot. |
| **memof** | Returns a memory summary of all threads of an application. |
| **usbreboot** | Restarts corrupted USB interfaces of the operating system. |
| **snapdetector** | Identifies possible Snap packages included in the APT repository. |
| **psaux** | Returns only the main command and PID; also searches for similar processes.|
| **testdisk** | Basic hard drive or SSD benchmark. |
| **ddtest** | Benchmarking tool for `dd`. |
| **scanhosts** | Scans devices in the local network or network segment. |
| **fanstatus** | Returns the current RPM of the system fan. |
| **bluetooth** | Enables/disables basic rfkill for Bluetooth. |
| **build_pkg** | Utility for building Debian `.deb` packages using `checkinstall`. |
| **cpfromfile** | Utility for copying files from a specified list. |
| **gitrev** | Returns revision and version names of the current repository. |
| **ikvpn** | Utility for manual operations over an OpenVPN connection. |
| **jsonlint** | Validates a JSON file locally. |
| **x11sockets** | Lists the current X11 sockets used by each application. |
| **pidgrep** | Returns only the PIDs of all threads of an application. |
| **verifydebfiles**| Checks signature hashes of Debian packages. |
| **osdetect** | Returns the platform architecture and OS name. |
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| freemem utility |
## Windowmaker Utilities
| Script | Description |
|:----------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| **loaddocks** | Loads docks and applications called from GNUStep autostart. |
| **sshdocs** | Loads specific docks for SSH connections. |
| **loadterminators** | Loads Terminator terminals in fixed positions. |
| **btvol** | Utility for adjusting Bluetooth sink volume. |
| **brightness_touchpanel** | Utility for adjusting touch panel brightness (Asus dual-screen laptop). |
| **virtual_screens** | Adds virtual screens using `xrandr` combined with `xvnc` [^1]. |
| **kben/kbes** | Toggles keyboard keymap. |
| **kbcheckdeamon** | Keyboard watchdog; restores `xmodmap` config after input changes. |
## Android Utilities
| Script | Description |
|-----------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| **adbmpull** | Pulls multiple files using wildcards. |
| **adbpackage** | Filters ADB output by package using `grep`. |
| **pmlist** | Searches for packages by pattern and lists them. |
| **pmclear** | Searches for a package by pattern and clears its data (use with caution). |
| **pminfo** | Searches for a package by pattern and displays its information. |
| **pmversion** | Retrieve device versions name info. With pattern parameter also for pkgs |
| **pmpaste** | Pastes a string into the Android device UI via ADB. |
| **pmpull** | Fetches a package by pattern. |
| **pmscreenshot** | Takes a screenshot and saves it to the current directory. |
| **pmvideo** | Take a video capture (interactive: press CTRL+C to stop) |
| **pmstart** | Launches the default activity of a package. |
| **pmstop** | Stops a package by pattern. |
| **pmsignature** | Retrieves the package signature. |
| **pmload** | Utility to list and load apks in the current directory |
| **pmuninstall** | Uninstalls a package by pattern. |
| **pmmediack** | Force media scan trigger (for instance, when you push videos via adb) |
| **pmaudioinfo** | Retreive audio device info for bug reports |
## HDMI (xrandr Utilities)
| Script | Description |
|-----------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| **hdmion** | Activates external HDMI as the main screen, with eDP as secondary right. |
| **hdmioff** | Restores the laptop screen. |
| **hdmion-desktop** | Similar functionality to `hdmion`. |
| hdmion-below | Two screens. The laptop screen is below of main screen |
## Linux Application Utilities
| Script | Description |
|-----------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| **countdown** | Terminal countdown clock alarm. |
| **deploy** | CanAirIO firmware deployment utility for generic projects [^2]. |
| **firefox_** | Sends CONT and STOP signals to manage the Firefox process. |
| **chrome_** | Sends CONT and STOP signals to manage the Chrome process. |
| **code_** | Sends CONT and STOP signals to manage the VSCode process. |
| **pidrun/pidstop** | Sends CONT and STOP signals to manage an application. |
| **kermit48** | Utility that launch Kermit preconfigured for Hp48g calculators. |
## Backup Utility
Full and incremental backup script.
**Syntax**:
``` bash
$ backup help
Usage: backup [command] name storage target [optional storage]
Example dual storage: backup full home /bkp /home/user /mnt/samba/bkp
Example simple: backup full home /bkp /home/user
Example: installing in crontab:
00 19 * * * /home/user/bin/backup increm home /bkp /home/user
00 20 * * 0 /home/user/bin/backup week home /bkp /home/user
Commands:
full: Full backup, output with complete date name file
week: Week full backup, output with day name file
increm: Incremental backup respect last full backup (week or full)
```
Related scripts: nasbackup, bkpinflxdb.sh
## Deprecated
| Script | Description |
|----------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| **vimperatorrc** | Old Vimperator configuration and functions. |
| **resetttyusb** | Resets corrupted serial consoles. |
| **displayon/off** | Utility for controlling some TFT displays. |
| **battery** | Utility for Raspberry Pi and Sense HAT. |
| **build_opencv_android** | Utility for building OpenCV by architecture. |
| **cpustat** | Utility for monitoring CPU statistics. |
| **lanips** | Returns the used IPs in the LAN network. |
| **loadhotspot** | Old hotspot implementation using `iptables` and Network Addressing. |
[^1]: For a complete guide to this script, please visit [here](https://hpsaturn.com/virtual-serial-port/).
[^2]: Utility extracted from the [CanAirIO Project](https://github.com/kike-canaries/canairio_firmware).