AxisCLI

Overview

AxisCLI is a lightweight, standalone command-line interface for Windows designed to make everyday system tasks faster and more efficient.

It provides a streamlined environment for directory navigation, file management, system monitoring, and direct access to native Windows tools — all in a single, consistent interface. AxisCLI is built for speed, clarity, and simplicity, giving you essential functionality without unnecessary complexity.

Design Approach

AxisCLI follows a simple principle: Provide essential system functionality in one place without adding unnecessary complexity.

Works as its own CLI environment
Allows switching to other shells at any time
Keeps workflows simple and predictable

Core Functionality

Directory navigation: Navigation, listing, and file management in a structured and readable format.
System Control: Process handling, environment access, and system-level operations.
Hardware & Monitoring: Access to system and hardware information.
Network & Security: Basic networking tools and system security interaction.
Native Windows Integration: Direct access to standard Windows utilities and all executables available in System32 or your PATH.

Quick Start

Place axiscli.exe in any directory.
Run it once. The application automatically adds itself to your User PATH.
After initialization, start it from anywhere: axiscli

Direct Command Execution (Passthrough)

AxisCLI supports direct command execution from any other terminal (CMD, PowerShell, etc.). This allows you to use AxisCLI's specialized tools without entering the interactive shell:

axiscli hwinfo
axiscli getip
axiscli <any-command-or-plugin>

Command System

AxisCLI includes a built-in help system to guide you through its extensive features:

help → List all available commands
help -f or help --fun → Show secret and entertainment commands
Typing a command without arguments → Shows usage and options

[+] View Full AxisCLI Command Documentation & Syntax

Pro Tip: Most commands support Flags and Sub-commands. Simply type the command (e.g., elevate) without arguments to see its specific syntax and options.

📁 Directory & File Management

`cd, dir, tree`	Navigation, listing, and visual directory structures.
`mdir, rdir`	Create new directories or remove existing ones recursively.
`delete, extract`	File manipulation and archive extraction (supports various formats).
`shred, compare`	Securely destroy files forever or check for binary/text differences.
`where, find`	Fast search for binaries in PATH or specific files in the system.
`mov, cop`	Advanced move and copy engine for files and folders.
`file`	Direct file interaction: Read content, write new data, or append.
`count`	High-speed line and word counter for single files or structures.

🖥️ System & Execution

`run, kill`	Directly start new processes or terminate running ones via Name/PID.
`proclist <limit>`	Advanced process monitor showing PIDs, Memory, and Session info.
`uptime`	Shows the exact system boot time and total operation duration.
`env`	View and manage system/user environment variables on the fly.
`axisfetch, fetch`	Modern visual system summary (OS, Kernel, RAM, CPU, Uptime).
`hwstats, hwinfo`	Hardware monitoring and detailed component specifications.
`taskbar`	Toggle the visibility of the Windows Taskbar (Show/Hide).
`shutdown, reboot`	Integrated power management for system control.
`poweroff, logout`	Session control for logging off or killing the power state.

🛡️ Security & Network

`defender`	Command-line bridge to manage and toggle Windows Defender.
`wifi`	List nearby networks, signal strength, and retrieve saved keys.
`getip`	Quickly display local LAN IP and public WAN IP addresses.
`portscan <IP>`	Fast port scanner to audit open services on a target machine.
`user`	User account manager: List and manage system accounts.
`listening`	Audit all open network ports and their owning processes.
`startup`	Show programs that run at user login.

🪟 Native Windows Bridge

AxisCLI provides a seamless bridge to all 200+ native Windows binaries:

ping, tracert, netstat, ipconfig, reg, sfc, chkdsk, attrib, whoami...

All tools in System32 and your PATH are accessible with full argument support.

⌨️ Terminal Control

`clear, color`	Manage terminal visuals, colors, and the command buffer.
`cli, error`	Customize UI behavior and access the internal error management.
`plugin`	Interface to load, manage, and run AxisCLI plugins.
`admin, elevate`	Restart with -a (Admin) or -s (Full System) authority.
`exit`	Safely terminate the current AxisCLI session.

Secret Fun Commands (help -f)

matrix (Rain effect), starwars (ASCII Movie), weather (Live), crypto (Live prices), timer, choice, password (Generator), ascii (Art Engine), cowsay.

Script & Execution Handling

AxisCLI provides a flexible way to run Windows scripts (.bat, .ps1, .vbs). You can control whether a script runs inside your current session or in a new environment.

Mode	Command	Execution Context	Use Case
Inline	`myscript.bat`	Runs directly inside AxisCLI	Quick tasks, seeing output in the same window.
Isolated	`run myscript.bat`	Opens a new native CMD/PS window	Long-running scripts or tools that need a clean environment.

Notes: Batch Files (.bat) executed via cmd /c; PowerShell (.ps1) handled via powershell -ExecutionPolicy Bypass; VBScript (.vbs) executed via cscript.

Shell Interoperability

AxisCLI allows switching to other shells without leaving the current context (e.g., typing powershell or cmd). You can return to AxisCLI at any time.

Plugin System

AxisCLI features a native C/C++ plugin architecture, allowing you to add custom commands via DLLs.

Custom Directory: Use plugin setdir <path> to define where your plugins are stored.
Hot Reloading: Add or update DLLs and use plugin reload to refresh the command list without restarting.
Discovery: Use plugin list to view all currently loaded external commands.
Capacity: Supports up to 64 concurrent plugins.

For developers, a dedicated SDK (including axis.h and examples) is available in the project repository.

Plugin Guide: Installation & Management

Step 1: Set the Plugin Directory

AxisCLI needs to know where your .dll files are located. You only need to configure this once, as it is stored in the Windows Registry.

Create a folder of your choice manually or with the command mdir AxisPlugins.
Open AxisCLI.
Run: plugin setdir C:\AxisPlugins (Wrap in quotes if path has spaces).

Step 2: Installing Plugins

Download or compile a plugin DLL (e.g., hello.dll).
Move the file into your Plugin Directory.
In AxisCLI, run: plugin reload

Step 3: Usage & Commands

Once loaded, plugins behave like native AxisCLI commands.

List Active Plugins: plugin list (displays command name, description, author, and version).
Run a Plugin Command: Simply type the command name.
Passing Arguments: mycmd --flag value

Troubleshooting

Plugin not showing up: Ensure the DLL architecture (x64) matches your AxisCLI version.
Command Conflicts: Built-in commands always take priority.
Registry Path: Verify or change anytime using plugin setdir.

Technical Requirements & Notes

OS: Windows 64-bit.
Environment: Runs inside standard Windows console environments.
Dependencies: No external dependencies required.
System Impact: Modifies User PATH during initialization. No other system modifications are performed.

License

AxisCLI License – Copyright (c) 2026 luix221

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