Shell Scripting and Command-Line Tools Thread

:shell: Ultimate Shell Scripting & Command-Line Tools Megathread

:pushpin: Essential Command-Line Resources

Exploration & Learning

:hammer_and_wrench: Must-Have Shell Utilities

Productivity Tools

  1. fzf - Fuzzy finder for terminal
  2. ripgrep - Ultra-fast text search
  3. bat - Enhanced cat with syntax highlighting
  4. z - Intelligent directory jumping
  5. fd - User-friendly file finder

Development Assistance

  • shellcheck - Shell script analysis
  • oh-my-zsh - Advanced shell configuration
  • tmux - Terminal multiplexer
  • asciinema - Terminal session recording

:wrench: Advanced Scripting Resources

Learning Platforms

  • Linux Academy
  • Udemy Shell Scripting Courses
  • Linux Foundation Certification Tracks

Recommended Books

  • โ€œThe Linux Command Lineโ€ by William Shotts
  • โ€œShell Scripting: Expert Recipes for Linuxโ€

:bulb: Pro Tips

  • Always use set -euo pipefail in scripts
  • Comment your complex commands
  • Practice daily automation

Contribution Guidelines

  • Share your favorite tools
  • Explain practical use cases
  • Be respectful of different approaches

Happy Scripting! :rocket:

Thread started by Matt and Ryan