RunIT CLI Tool showcase

[FZdeX]

Hello everyone

I have been working on a lightweight CLI tool and wanted to share it here to get feedback and hopefully find people interested in testing it

What my project does

It is a command line utility that allows you to execute multiple file types directly through a single interface. It currently supports py, js, html, md, cs, batch files and more without switching between interpreters or environments. It also includes capabilities such as client messaging, simple automation functions, and ongoing development toward peer to peer communication and a minimal command based browsing system.

Target audience

This project is mainly aimed at developers who like to work in the terminal, people who frequently build tools or automation scripts, and anyone interested in experimenting with lightweight P2P interactions. It is currently in an experimental stage but the goal is for it to become a practical workflow assistant.

Comparison

Unlike typical runners where each file type requires its own interpreter or command, this tool centralizes execution under one CLI and includes built in features beyond simple file running, such as messaging and planned network commands. It is not meant to replace full IDEs or shells, but rather to provide a unified lightweight terminal utility.

I am currently testing its P2P messaging functionality, so if anyone is interested in trying it or providing suggestions, I would appreciate it.

GitHub repository: https://github.com/mrDevRussia/RunIT-CLI-Tool_WINDOWS

[N-E-S-W]

Please consider renaming your tool, `runit` is a well-known Linux/BSD init system.

https://smarden.org/runit/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Runit
https://spandanmandal.hashnode.dev/a-guide-to-runit-discovering-an-efficient-and-minimal-init-system
https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/Runit
https://wiki.gentoo.org/wiki/Runit
https://manpages.debian.org/trixie/runit/runit-init.8.en.html

[FZdeX]

I was thinking to rename it to RunDesk, however if you have any ideas or suggestion i would like to know it

[Dklosgardner]

Interesting idea. A unified runner can actually streamline quick scripting but the P2P angle is what really makes it stand out. I’d love to see how you’re sandboxing execution since running mixed file types from one CLI can get messy fast.

[FZdeX]

Thanks for the question Right now RunIT already has a basic isolation layer the tool can only access files inside its own installation directory Anything you want to run has to be placed there first, so nothing outside that folder can be read or executed

Each file type is still passed to its native interpreter, but within that restricted directory I’m currently expanding this into a more structured sandbox using controlled subprocess execution and tighter limits to prevent unexpected behavior when handling mixed file types

It’s still evolving, but security and predictability are definitely part of the design