ksh-bash

ksh CLI

ksh CLI is a command-line tool designed for Windows users who want to run bash-like commands directly in PowerShell. Ideal for those familiar with Unix-like systems, ksh provides a set of commands that make file and directory management more intuitive and powerful on Windows.

Whether you’re a developer, system administrator, or just someone who prefers a command-line interface, ksh can simplify your workflow by offering familiar commands that streamline common tasks.

Installation

Install ksh globally using npm:

npm i -g ksh-bash

Usage

Commands

• ls [path]: List directory contents.
• cat <file>: Display file contents.
• echo <text>: Print text to the terminal.
• rm <file>: Remove a file.
• touch <file>: Create an empty file.
• mkdir <dir>: Create a directory.
• rmdir <dir>: Remove a directory.
• cp <source> <destination>: Copy a file.
• mv <source> <destination>: Move a file.
• pwd: Print the current directory.
• grep <pattern> <file>: Search for a pattern in a file.
• clear: Clear the terminal.

Advanced Commands

• find <path> <pattern>: Find files matching a pattern.
• du <path>: Estimate file space usage.
• chmod <permissions> <file>: Change file permissions (PowerShell equivalent not directly supported).
• ps: List running processes.
• kill <pid>: Terminate a process.
• df: Show disk space usage.
• top: Display top processes by CPU usage.

License

MIT License - see LICENSE.

Author

Kushal Jadhav