CLI Tool in Go or Rust
Build a real CLI tool in Go or Rust — file utility, log parser, or git helper. Ships with tests, releases, and a homebrew formula.
About this project
CLI projects are underrated portfolio items. They teach systems thinking without the web complexity, and recruiters love seeing a candidate who can ship a release-ready Go or Rust binary. Pick something useful: a markdown table formatter, a git branch cleaner, an env-file validator. Ship with `--help`, structured errors, and tests. Bonus: a GitHub Action that builds releases for Linux/Mac/Windows on tag push.
Why build this in 2026?
Go and Rust skills are increasingly in demand for AI infra work. Shipped CLI tools are concrete proof of language fluency.
What you'll ship
- GitHub repo with releases (Linux/Mac/Windows binaries)
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