Best of Shell — July 2024

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   Lobsters·2y

   Zed on Linux is here!

   Run the provided shell script to install Zed on most Linux distributions using the command: curl https://zed.dev/install.sh | sh.

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   Community Picks·2y

   Starship: A Better Terminal Prompt in 2 Minutes

   Starship is a minimal, fast, and customizable shell prompt designed for developers. It comes with built-in modules that automatically display relevant information, and it is easy to configure using TOML. Starship allows users to move or hide prompt information to create a visually efficient workflow, and it supports custom modules, making it adaptable to various development needs.

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   ITNEXT·2y

   The Zsh Shell Tricks I Wish I’d Known Earlier

   Enhance your command-line productivity with Zsh! Zsh is a powerful Unix shell known for its robust features like command-line editing, spell checking, and programmable completion. This guide offers practical tips on cursor navigation, line editing, globbing, command history, parameter expansion, and custom commands. Learn to navigate directories efficiently, create and bind custom commands, and use Zsh’s advanced features to optimize your workflow. Whether you're a developer, system administrator, DevOps engineer, or tech enthusiast, mastering Zsh can significantly boost your efficiency.

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   Community Picks·2y

   Boilerplate for creating a Shell Script

   A basic boilerplate for creating a shell script, including error handling and usage instructions. The script checks for help flags, navigates to the script's directory, and has a main function designed to perform tasks.

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