I am currently looking for a way to easily store and run commands, usually syncing files between two deeply nested directories whenever I want.

So far I found these projects:

Other solutions:

  • Bash history using ^+r
  • Bash aliases
  • Bash functions

What do you guys use?

  •  SymbolicLink   ( @SymbolicLink@lemmy.ca ) 
    1•1 year ago

    I wouldn’t install a program for this if your use case is simple. You will end up relying on it when there are already some built in tools that can get you 99% of the way there.

    1. Bash scripts placed in ~/bin or ~/.local/bin
    • Can have simple or complex scripts setup to do whatever you want
    • Easily called from terminal or automated through cron or systemd
    1. Environment variables set in -/.bashrc
    • Great for storing common paths, strings, etc.
    • Can be easily incorporated into bash scripts
    1. Aliases set in ~/.bashrc
    • Ideal (IMO) for common commands with preferred options
    • for example you could setup your most used rsync command to an alias: alias rsync-cust=“rsync -avuP”

    Edit: rephrased to not discount the tools shared. I am sure if you had a specific reason to use them they could be helpful. But I think for many users the above options are more than enough and are supported pretty universally.