Simple Shell

A simple UNIX command line interpreter written in C.

Table of Contents

• Introduction
• Features
• Installation
• Usage
• Built-in Commands
• Acknowledgements

Introduction

This project is a simple shell implementation written in C. It mimics the basic functionality of a UNIX shell, allowing users to interact with the operating system via command-line instructions. The shell reads commands from standard input, executes them, and displays the results.

Features

• Command execution
• Input redirection
• Output redirection
• Built-in commands
  • cd
  • exit
  • env
• Error handling

Installation

To install and run the simple shell, follow these steps:

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/Jaaf4r/simple_shell.git

2. Navigate to the project directory:

   cd simple_shell

3. Compile the source code:

   gcc -Wall -Werror -Wextra -pedantic *.c -o hsh

Usage

To start the shell, run the compiled executable:

    ./hsh

You can then enter commands as you would in a regular shell. For example:

    $ ls -l
    $ pwd
    $ cd /path/to/directory
    $ echo "Hello, world!"

To exit the shell, use the exit command:

    $ exit

Built-in Commands

The following built-in commands are supported:

• cd [directory]: Change the current directory to the specified directory.
• exit [status]: Exit the shell with an optional status code.
• env: Print the current environment variables.

Acknowledgements

• This project was inspired by the need to understand the inner workings of a UNIX shell.
• Special thanks to all the contributors who helped in improving this project.