This project is a simple, custom shell implemented in Go. It aims to provide a basic understanding of how shells operate, including parsing commands, handling input/output, and executing system commands. This shell supports basic command execution, along with built-in commands for navigating the filesystem.
- Command parsing and execution
- Built-in command:
cd(Change Directory) - Support for executing system commands
- Redirecting command output to stdout and stderr
- Interactive command-line interface with a fixed prompt ([Directory]$)
Ensure you have Go installed on your system. This project was developed using Go version 1.15, but it should be compatible with most Go versions.
Clone the repository to your local machine:
git clone https://github.com/poloxue/goshell.git
cd goshellBuild the shell from source:
go build -o goshellRun the shell:
./goshellOnce the shell is running, you will be greeted with a prompt where you can type commands. For example:
- To change directories, use the
cdcommand:
$ cd /path/to/directory- To execute a system command, simply type the command name followed by any arguments:
$ ls -l- To exit the shell, type
exit:
$ exitCurrently, the shell supports the following built-in command:
cd: Change the current working directory.
To add new features or commands to the shell, modify the Shell struct and implement additional methods as needed. For example, to add a new built-in command, update the builtinCmds map and add a corresponding execution function.