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TableFMT: Improved table readability in the bash terminal

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TableFMT: Improved table readability in the bash terminal

TableFMT has been introduced as a new Bash/awk tool for the Linux CLI, designed to improve the readability of tabular data in the terminal. The utility allows users to transform standard command outputs, such as ps, top, df, or free, into more convenient formats: key:value, vertical display, or JSON Lines. The primary goal of the development is to simplify information consumption, which is particularly useful when using screen readers, and to facilitate automated data processing by converting tables into JSON. The tool is aimed at system administrators and developers working in console environments who require flexibility when analyzing system metrics. TableFMT helps structure command output, making it more accessible for script parsing and easier for human interpretation within the limited space of a terminal.

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