Eureka
Eureka is a free, open-source command-line developer tool for macOS. CLI tool to input and store your ideas without leaving the terminal. It has 886 GitHub stars and is released under the MIT license. Its source code is on GitHub at simeg/eureka.
- macOS
- Command line
- Code editors & developer tools
- Actively maintained
About Eureka
Imagine working on something important and then having an idea. Instead of letting your idea slip by you can just type eureka and you're able to quickly store your idea and then continue working.
Install Eureka
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What is Eureka?
Eureka is a free, open-source command-line developer tool for macOS. CLI tool to input and store your ideas without leaving the terminal. It has 886 GitHub stars and is released under the MIT license. Its source code is on GitHub at simeg/eureka.
Is Eureka free and open source?
Yes. Eureka's source code is public on GitHub under the MIT license, which is OSI-approved or FSF-free, so you can use, copy and change it for free.
How do I install Eureka?
Homebrew: brew install eureka. The commands are on this page. Installers are also on its GitHub Releases page (latest: v2.0.0).
Is Eureka still maintained?
The repository's most recent commit was on Aug 28, 2026. appsgit only lists apps whose repository had a commit in the last six months.