Discover the world of Shell scripting across Bash, Zsh, Fish, and more. From automation and system management to clever command-line tricks, this tag delivers practical guides for every skill level. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced engineer, explore real examples and unlock the full power of the Linux shell ecosystem.
After publishing my Bash module, I made it easier to use by building a proper installer and adding an uninstall option. I also introduced automated tests with Bats to ensure everything works reliably. This post explores how the installer works and how the testing setup is built.
When writing a Bash script, the shebang (#!) at the top of the file determines how the system locates the interpreter for your script. Two popular choices for a Bash script are: #!/usr/bin/bash and #!/usr/bin/env bash
A new feature joins my Bash module: a stopwatch that measures how long each shell command takes. In this post I walk through the whole processâplanning, branching, coding, testing, updating the installer, and preparing a pull requestâall with a healthy dose of fun.
Discover how the hhgttg Bash module enhances your terminal with smart preexec and precmd hooks. Learn how it works, how bash-preexec powers it, and why this tiny module brings big, user-friendly upgrades to your interactive shellâwithout the panic.
Add animated, colorful spinners to Bash with preexec hooks. See HHGTTG quotes, towels, and sciâfi emojis while commands run. Includes installer, scripts, and fully customizable spinner styles for fun, responsive terminals.
Ready to upgrade your terminal? After publishing my deep-dive guide on customizing prompts with Starship, I spent a few days experimenting with modules, colors, and layouts. In this post, Iâm sharing several polished, ready-to-use Starship prompt templates you can drop into your setup immediately.
Boost your terminal with a fast, modern Starship prompt and a crisp Nerd Font. This guide shows how to install, configure, and customize everything for a clean, powerful, and visually smart command-line experience.