🐚 C Shell

A simple shell program written in C. The shell provides a command-line interface for executing various commands and interacting with the operating system. Written for Operating systems classes at the University of Adam Mickiewicz in Poznań.

Commands

`cd`

Change the current working directory.

Syntax: cd [directory]

If no directory is specified, the home directory is set as the destination.
Use ~ as a shortcut for the home directory.
Use - as a shortcut to switch to the previous directory.

`clear`

Clear the terminal screen.

`exit`

Terminate the shell.

`help`

Display implemented commands and project specifications.

`history`

Display previously entered commands.

`ls`

List directory contents.

Syntax: ls [options]

Available options:

-a: Do not ignore entries starting with ..
-g: Like -l, but do not list owner.
-G: In a long listing, don't print group names.
-l: Use a long listing format.
-p: Append / indicator to directories.
-Q: Enclose entry names in double quotes.

`mv`

Move (rename) files or directories.

Syntax: mv [source] [destination]

Rename source to destination, or move source to directory.
Directories are moved (renamed) recursively.

Bonus Features

Extensive control of key input.
History accessible through up/down arrow keys.
Shortened home directory path.
Color-coded text.
Custom startup animation.
Sound alert for errors.
User login and host name.

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