“diffstat” is a tool that takes the output of the “diff” command, which shows differences between files, and generates a histogram or summary of the changes. The resulting histogram provides a concise overview of the modifications made, making it easier to understand the scope and nature of the differences. The primary purpose of “diffstat” is […]
diffoscope: Compare files, archives, and directories
“diffoscope” is a powerful tool that allows users to compare various types of files, archives, and directories in order to identify differences between them. It provides a detailed and comprehensive analysis of the structural and content variations that exist, enabling users to understand the discrepancies and similarities between the compared entities. The primary purpose of […]
diff-pdf: Tool for comparing two PDFs
“diff-pdf” is a tool specifically designed for comparing and highlighting the differences between two PDF (Portable Document Format) files. It provides a convenient way to visually identify discrepancies, changes, or updates made between two versions of a PDF document. The primary purpose of “diff-pdf” is to simplify the process of comparing PDF files, particularly when […]
dict: Command line dictionary using the DICT protocol
“dict” is a command-line utility that enables users to access and retrieve word definitions, synonyms, translations, and other information from online dictionaries using the DICT (Dictionary) protocol. It provides a convenient way to look up words and access linguistic resources directly from the command line. The primary purpose of the “dict” command is to facilitate […]
dhcpwn: Test DHCP IP exhaustion attacks and sniff local DHCP traffic
“dhcpwn” is a tool that serves two main purposes: testing DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) IP exhaustion attacks and sniffing local DHCP traffic. It is specifically designed for assessing the security and stability of DHCP servers and networks. The first capability of “dhcpwn” involves testing DHCP IP exhaustion attacks. DHCP servers are responsible for assigning […]
dhclient Command Examples in Unix/Linux
“dhclient” is a DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) client utility that allows a device to obtain network configuration information automatically from a DHCP server. It is commonly used in Unix-like operating systems to dynamically configure network interfaces and obtain IP addresses, subnet masks, gateway addresses, DNS servers, and other network parameters. The primary purpose of […]
dfc: Gives an overview of the filesystem disk space usage with colors and graphs
“dfc” is a command-line utility that provides an overview of the disk space usage on a filesystem. It presents this information in a visually appealing manner by utilizing colors and graphs, making it easier to understand and analyze the disk usage patterns. The primary purpose of “dfc” is to help users quickly identify the distribution […]
dexter: Tool for authenticating the kubectl users with OpenId Connect
“dexter” is a tool designed to facilitate the authentication of users in the Kubernetes command-line tool, “kubectl,” using the OpenID Connect (OIDC) authentication protocol. It provides a seamless way to authenticate and authorize users accessing Kubernetes clusters through the OIDC standard. With “dexter,” users can authenticate themselves using their OpenID Connect credentials, which typically involve […]
dexdump: Display information about Android DEX files
“dexdump” is a command-line tool that provides detailed information about Android DEX files. DEX files, short for Dalvik Executable files, are the compiled bytecode format used by the Android operating system. The primary purpose of “dexdump” is to assist developers and researchers in analyzing and understanding the contents of DEX files. It enables them to […]
detox: Renames files to make them easier to work with
“detox” is a utility tool designed to rename files in order to make them easier to work with. It specifically focuses on removing spaces and other problematic characters that can cause inconvenience or inconsistencies in file naming conventions. The primary purpose of “detox” is to streamline file naming by eliminating spaces and resolving other annoyances. […]