From 315472f6b5af3c90b28c2078e1e817f4ad1d13de Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Marco D'Aleo Date: Tue, 9 Dec 2025 12:39:49 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] Add GuardUtils Manifesto --- README.md | 31 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++-- 1 file changed, 29 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 9615231..328007a 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -1,3 +1,30 @@ -# manifesto +# GuardUtils -guardutils manifesto \ No newline at end of file +GuardUtils is a collection of small, reliable command-line utilities designed to make the terminal safer, friendlier, and more forgiving — without taking away the control and power that make it great. + +## Why GuardUtils? + +### Protect from common mistakes +The command line is efficient, direct, and endlessly flexible — but also unforgiving. +A single misplaced flag or command can delete hours of work or damage a system. +**GuardUtils** introduces safety-first replacements and helpers that prevent irreversible actions before they happen, allowing you to work with confidence instead of caution. + +### Keep it minimal +Every **GuardUtils** tool does one job. +There are no background daemons, no hidden dependencies, and no unnecessary layers. +Each utility can be composed, scripted, and extended the same way Unix tools have always been — predictably and transparently. + +### Safety without friction +**Guardrails** shouldn’t slow you down. +**GuardUtils** tools integrate seamlessly into normal command-line workflows, adding protection without changing the way you think or type. +You get a safer environment, not a different one. + +### Learn without fear +Beginners deserve tools that teach, not punish. +**GuardUtils** makes the terminal more welcoming by reducing the cost of mistakes. +For experienced users, it removes the edge cases and late-night _“oh no...”_ moments that everyone eventually faces. + +## Our Philosophy + +**GuardUtils** exists to reinforce the Unix spirit: **clarity, simplicity, and respect for the user**. +It’s an ecosystem of open-source tools that make the terminal a better place to learn, to work, and to recover from the inevitable human moment. \ No newline at end of file