GRV-Deck is an interactive Bash-based tool launcher for Linux (APT-based distributions only). It provides a fun and beginner-friendly way to explore and install useful terminal applications — organized neatly into categories like Fun Productive File Management and System Utilities. With simple text menus powered by the dialog utility users can: Learn about each tool in plain easy-to-understand language Install applications directly from the menu View quick “How to Run” instructions for every tool This project is open-source and open for contributions — feel free to fork improve and share your own ideas!
Here're some of the project's best features:
- 🧭 Interactive Bash Menu – Easy-to-use command-line interface to explore and launch Linux tools.
- 🛠️ All-in-One Utility Deck – Access system info fun terminal games monitoring tools and more — all from one script.
- 🐧 Apt-Based Distro Support – Designed for Debian Ubuntu Kubuntu Linux Mint etc.
- 🚀 Quick Installation – Simple one-line setup to make GRV-DECK executable and ready to run.
- 💬 Tool Guide Included – “📖 How to Run Tools” section explains how to use every included command.
- 🎮 Fun Section – Try games like nsnake moon-buggy and bb right from your terminal!
- 📊 System Monitors – Launch btop neofetch or speedtest-cli to keep track of your system’s performance.
- 📁 File Managers – Run ranger or mc to browse files visually within the terminal.
- 🧩 Expandable & Open Source – Add your own tools or modify existing ones — community contributions welcome!
- ⚙️ Error Handling & Stability – Built with proper checks to prevent accidental misconfigurations.
1. 🧩 Step 1 — Clone the Repository
git clone https://github.com/gauravchaubey66/GRV-DECK.git
2. 📂 Step 2 — Go to the Project Folder
cd GRV-DECK
3. 🔐 Step 3 — Give Execute Permission
chmod +x GRV-DECK.sh
4. 🚀 Step 4 — Run the Script
./GRV-DECK.sh
I’m happy to welcome contributions to GRV-DECK!
If you’d like to improve this project — by adding new tools fixing bugs or suggesting features — feel free to jump in.
You can fork the repository make your changes and submit a pull request. Just make sure your code is clean tested and well-commented so it’s easy to review.
I appreciate every contribution big or small — it helps make GRV-DECK better for everyone using Linux.
Technologies used in the project:
- Bash scripting – The core language for the interactive menus and functions.
- Dialog – For creating interactive terminal menus and prompts.
- APT package manager – Used for installing tools on Debian/Ubuntu-based Linux distributions.
- Linux Terminal – Runs entirely in the command line; tested on Ubuntu Kubuntu and Debian-based distros.
This project is licensed under the MIT
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