Ultimate Shell Scripting & Command-Line Tools Megathread
Essential Command-Line Resources
Exploration & Learning
- CommandLineFu - Community-driven command repository
- ExplainShell - Detailed command breakdown
- Tldr Pages - Simplified man pages
Must-Have Shell Utilities
Productivity Tools
- fzf - Fuzzy finder for terminal
- ripgrep - Ultra-fast text search
- bat - Enhanced
cat
with syntax highlighting - z - Intelligent directory jumping
- fd - User-friendly file finder
Development Assistance
- shellcheck - Shell script analysis
- oh-my-zsh - Advanced shell configuration
- tmux - Terminal multiplexer
- asciinema - Terminal session recording
Advanced Scripting Resources
Learning Platforms
- Linux Academy
- Udemy Shell Scripting Courses
- Linux Foundation Certification Tracks
Recommended Books
- โThe Linux Command Lineโ by William Shotts
- โShell Scripting: Expert Recipes for Linuxโ
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!
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