Hotwire

Hotwire is a software project that aims to replace the interactive command execution portion of a typical Unix shell. It offers a comprehensive range of functionalities found in a combination of a terminal emulator, a shell, and core utilities such as ls and grep. Most of the commands retain familiar names and perform their tasks in a similar way. However, Hotwire seeks to enhance the user experience by improving upon command defaults and adding mouse usability.

For instance, Hotwire's rm moves files to ~/.Trash on Unix and Recycle Bin on Windows, cd automatically lists the content of the directory being accessed, ls links are clickable, filter shows matching text in bold (similar to Unix grep), and the ps process list has a right-click menu for killing.

Hotwire is considered a primary replacement for gnome-terminal/xterm + /bin/sh for developers and system administrators. The software is somewhat similar to Windows PowerShell but graphical, while also having some resemblances to MacOS X Automator. It is free software and can run on Linux (with GNOME) and Windows.

The software is written in Python and requires GTK+ version 2.6.x and pyGTK. The latest release has an entirely revamped user interface, with the goal of emulating a shell/terminal interface more closely and providing more space for command output while still incorporating mouse usage. Furthermore, users can define Hotwire built-ins as regular Python functions but with a decorator.

Overall, Hotwire is an excellent software project worth considering for anyone searching for an interactive command execution platform with an enhanced user experience, particularly for those who regularly use Unix shell.