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DazzleTools

System Management Utilities for Everyone

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Command-line utilities for file management, system diagnostics, process control, and everyday computing tasks. Works the same on Windows, Linux, and macOS.


What is DazzleTools?

DazzleTools is a collection of standalone command-line utilities designed to solve real-world system management problems. From fixing Windows connectivity bugs to backing up your family photos with verification, these tools make everyday computing tasks easier and more reliable.

Philosophy

  • Cross-Platform - Same commands work on Windows, Linux, and macOS
  • Composable - Tools work together but don't require each other
  • No Bloat - Each tool does one thing well
  • Transparent Behavior - You control what happens, tools don't guess

Featured Tool

Brew for your own tools — many tools, one command, any machine

Install dz and every tool in DazzleTools is immediately at your fingertips — no cloning individual repos, no PATH configuration, no per-tool setup. DazzleCMD is the unified interface that brings the entire collection under one command:

pip install dazzle-dz

# The full DazzleTools collection, ready to use
dz list                        # See everything available
dz dos2unix myfile.txt         # Run any tool directly
dz info preserve               # Get details about a tool

But DazzleCMD isn't just for DazzleTools. dz is a personal tool manager for any developer. Everyone has scripts scattered across machines that aren't version-controlled, or that break on different platforms, and can't be easily found when needed. dz solves this. It turn any script into a versioned, namespaced tool available on any computer, any platform, without setting up a new git repo for each one.

# Create a tool from your script — immediately versioned and organized
dz new my-backup --full -d "Backup important files with verification"

# Import an entire GitHub org or user's repos as a kit
dz kit import --org djdarcy    # Every tool, namespaced and ready

# Your tools work the same everywhere
dz my-backup ~/documents /mnt/nas
dz rename-files *.txt --dry-run

What makes it different from brew, just, or a ~/bin directory?

  • Your tools, not just community packagesdz new scaffolds, versions, and organizes scripts you already have
  • Import whole collections — pull in a GitHub org or user's repos and have every tool instantly available
  • Polyglot dispatch — Python, bash, PowerShell, compiled binaries — dz runs them all transparently
  • No PATH hell — one command works across Windows, Linux, and macOS without per-machine setup
  • Namespace collision preventionwork:deploy and personal:deploy coexist cleanly
  • Kit-based curation — bundle tools into logical groups (DazzleTools itself is just one kit)
  • Tool lifecycle — one-off scripts start in dz, grow into full repos with CI/CD and tests, then return to dz as submodules. The ecosystem captures the entire journey from quick hack to mature project — and tools never leave

Dependencies

Most DazzleTools use DazzleLib libraries:

DazzleLib (Foundation)
├── dazzle-filekit
├── dazzle-tree-lib
└── UNCtools
    ↓ (used by)
DazzleTools
├── preserve (uses dazzle-filekit)
├── dazzlelink (uses dazzle-filekit)
├── dazzlesum (uses dazzle-filekit)
├── listall (uses dazzle-tree-lib)
└── Other tools

See individual tool repositories for specific dependencies.

Documentation

  • Tool-Specific Docs: See individual repository READMEs
  • Tutorials: DazzleProj.com (coming soon)
  • Examples: Check examples/ directories in each tool
  • Discussions: GitHub Discussions

Related Projects

Part of DazzleProj Ecosystem

Related Ecosystems

  • TodoAI - Task-based OS with AI integration
  • ZeroMeld - Open-source CRM for public discussion boards

Roadmap

Near Term (Q4 2025 - Q1 2026)

  • 🚧 Migrate tools from personal repositories
  • 🚧 Publish remaining tools to PyPI with dazzle- prefix

Medium Term (Q2-Q3 2026)

  • Cross-platform build environment integration
  • Tool integration workflows

Long Term (2026+)

  • Hosted tool execution environments
  • Additional commercial tools (to fund development)
  • Expanded platform support

Roadmap depends on community support and sponsorship.


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  1. Windows-No-Internet-Secured-BUGFIX Windows-No-Internet-Secured-BUGFIX Public

    A smart local proxy that fixes the “No Internet, Secured” error in Windows by safely emulating msftconnecttest.com and restoring real connectivity detection.

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  2. process-delta process-delta Public

    Captures snapshots of running processes & services, compares differences, & perform actions (stopping, starting, or restarting) based on the differences. Acts an automated "startup" mechanism to la…

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  3. pattern-break pattern-break Public

    A powerful numeric gap detection tool for files and directories. Scans filenames, identifies missing numeric sequences, and generates reports in multiple formats. Features include range expansion, …

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  4. open-ports-and-programs open-ports-and-programs Public

    A cross-platform Python tool to list open ports and the programs owning them. Offers regex-based filters, sorting by PID/port/program, optional DNS resolution, and an auto-refresh mode. Designed fo…

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  5. dazzlelink dazzlelink Public

    A cross-platform tool for preserving, managing, and understanding symbolic links across different OSes and environments. Export symlinks to portable files and recreate them anywhere, with intellige…

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  6. preserve preserve Public

    Preserve is a lightweight cross-platform file "preservation" tool that maintains directory structure during file transfers. Includes path normalization (relative/absolute/flat), SHA256 verification…

    Python 1

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  • git-repokit-common Public

    Shared scripts, hooks, and tools for DazzleTools projects -- consumed as a git submodule in scripts/

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    Python 0 GPL-3.0 0 3 0 Updated Apr 8, 2026
  • dazzlesum Public

    Cross-platform file checksum utility (like certutil/fsum) with DOS compatibility and shadow directory support

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    Python 0 GPL-3.0 0 5 4 Updated Apr 8, 2026
  • dazzlecmd Public

    Unified CLI for the DazzleTools collection - many tools, one command

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    Python 0 GPL-3.0 0 24 0 Updated Apr 7, 2026
  • git-repokit-template Public template

    Template repository for DazzleTools Python projects -- PyPI and ComfyUI archetypes with CI, tests, and repokit integration

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    Python 0 GPL-3.0 0 3 0 Updated Apr 5, 2026
  • Dazzle-Locate64 Public

    Modernized fork of Locate32 for Windows 10/11 -- fast file indexing for large filesystems (100M+ files), native x64 build

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    Python 0 GPL-3.0 0 5 0 Updated Apr 3, 2026
  • dazzlelink Public

    A cross-platform tool for preserving, managing, and understanding symbolic links across different OSes and environments. Export symlinks to portable files and recreate them anywhere, with intelligent handling of network paths and metadata preservation.

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    Python 1 GPL-3.0 0 15 2 Updated Apr 1, 2026
  • notepad-cleanup Public

    Extract and organize text from Windows 11 Notepad tabs — two-phase extraction with AI-powered categorization

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    Python 0 GPL-3.0 0 9 0 Updated Mar 17, 2026
  • teeclip Public

    Cross-platform tee-to-clipboard CLI with history management — like tee, but for your clipboard

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    Python 0 GPL-3.0 0 16 2 Updated Mar 1, 2026
  • wingather Public

    Windows admin and security tool for discovering, recovering, and managing hidden or inaccessible windows

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    Python 0 GPL-3.0 0 4 2 Updated Mar 1, 2026
  • preserve Public

    Preserve is a lightweight cross-platform file "preservation" tool that maintains directory structure during file transfers. Includes path normalization (relative/absolute/flat), SHA256 verification, metadata retention, and bidirectional operations. Perfect for archiving, backups, and transferring files while maintaining their original organization.

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    Python 1 GPL-3.0 0 24 4 Updated Mar 1, 2026

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