🚀 Zero Cool CLI

A hacker-themed command-line tool inspired by the 1995 movie "Hackers". Channel your inner Dade Murphy with this collection of retro terminal commands that capture the spirit of 90s hacking culture.

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Installation

Global Installation (Recommended)

# Clone or download the repository
git clone <your-repo-url> zero-cool-cli
cd zero-cool-cli

# Run the installer (requires sudo for global access)
./install.sh

Local Usage Only

# Use directly from the project folder
php zero-cool <command>

Uninstall

# Remove global installation
./uninstall.sh

Commands

Core Hacking Tools

zero-cool - Main command with Dade Murphy's profile and quotes
hack-the-planet - Global hack simulation with ASCII globe animation
gibson - Gibson mainframe simulator with interactive shell
whoami - Display your hacker alias and daily motivation

Network & Security

nmap-lite <target> - Port scanner with retro terminal styling
phreak - Phone phreaking techniques and tone dialing demos
acid-burn - System diagnostics with Kate Libby's attitude

Utilities & Fun

garbage - Generate junk files with weird extensions
god - Ultimate system control and omniscience mode
inspire - Motivational quotes from hackers and the movie

Usage Examples

# Show Zero Cool's hacker profile
zero-cool zero-cool --profile

# Hack the planet with full animation
zero-cool hack-the-planet --animate

# Enter Gibson mainframe shell
zero-cool gibson --shell

# Scan a target (educational use only)
zero-cool nmap-lite google.com --fast

# Get system diagnostics with attitude
zero-cool acid-burn --deep

# Generate some garbage files
zero-cool garbage --count=5

# Get inspired with hacker quotes
zero-cool inspire --hacker

Features

Authentic 1995 Aesthetic - Retro terminal colors and ASCII art
Movie-Accurate Quotes - Real dialogue from the Hackers movie
Educational Content - Learn about classic hacking techniques
Interactive Elements - Animated sequences and progress bars
Colorized Output - Beautiful terminal styling
Cross-Platform - Works on macOS, Linux, and Windows

Disclaimer

This tool is for educational and entertainment purposes only. All "hacking" simulations are completely harmless and do not perform any actual security testing or illegal activities. Always respect others' systems and get proper authorization before testing security tools on networks you don't own.

Built With

Laravel Zero - Micro-framework for console applications
PHP 8.0+ - Programming language
Love for 90's hacker culture 💚

Inspired By

"This is our world now... the world of the electron and the switch, the beauty of the baud."

The Mentor's Last Words (from the movie Hackers, 1995)

Development

Requirements

PHP 8.0 or higher
Composer
Terminal with ANSI color support

Local Development

# Clone the repository
git clone <your-repo-url> zero-cool-cli
cd zero-cool-cli

# Install dependencies
composer install

# Run commands locally
php zero-cool <command>

# Install globally for development
./install.sh

Adding New Commands

Create a new command class in app/Commands/
Follow the existing pattern with colorized output
Add movie references and hacker culture elements
Test with php zero-cool <your-command>

Contributing

Want to add more hacker movie references or improve the commands? Pull requests are welcome! Please maintain the 90's aesthetic and educational focus.

License

This project is licensed under the terms of the MIT License.

You are free to use, modify, and distribute this software. See the LICENSE file for details.

"Hack the planet!"

Remember: The real hack is the friends we made along the way.

robertdevore/zero-cool-cli