Safety-first command line tools

GuardUtils: guardrails for confident execution.

Predictable tools that reduce "oh no" moments.

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CLI Safe defaults Undo where it matters
The GuardUtils Way
install • alias • forget
  1. Install desired tool
    Pick your tool.
  2. Set the alias
    Most of the GuardUtils can be easily aliased to the existing UNIX tools.
  3. Forget you are using GuardUtils
    Mistakes can be fixed quickly.
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chguard
Snapshot and restore filesystem ownership & permissions.
  • Preview diffs before restore
  • Restore ownership only or permissions only
  • Wrapper mode for chmod chown chgrp
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mirro
Safe editing wrapper: temp file, diff, backup only if changed.
  • Never edits the real file directly
  • Timestamped backups with origin header
  • Restore and built-in diff
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resrm
rm replacement with undo/restore via a per-user trash.
  • Trash instead of permanent delete
  • Restore by short ID or basename
  • Auto-prune via RESRM_TRASH_LIFE
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filedust
Autoremove for files: clean caches, build artifacts, editor junk.
  • Targets common junk safely (within $HOME)
  • Dry-run and a single confirmation prompt
  • Config via ~/.filedust.conf

Built for real workflows

GuardUtils tools assume you’re already competent and busy. They optimize for clarity, reversibility, and minimal surprise.

Protect from common mistakes
Guardrails for irreversible actions — designed for real terminals and real consequences.
Keep it minimal
One job per tool. No daemons. No hidden magic. Easy to compose and script.
Safety without friction
Fits into normal workflows, adding protection without changing how you work.
Want to deploy this as internal tooling?
All tools are packaged for Debian/Ubuntu and Fedora/RHEL, plus PyPI and source installs.
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