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cross-platform-shell

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Write shell scripts for any OS.

Software Engineering#shell scripting#bash#cross-platform#macos#linux#windows#wsl
Authorsalverius-tech
Version1.0.0
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What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides robust shell scripting patterns that ensure your scripts run flawlessly across Windows (Git Bash/MSYS2), WSL, and native Linux/macOS environments, eliminating cross-platform compatibility headaches.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Platform Detection: Accurately identify the operating system (Windows, WSL, Linux, macOS) within your scripts.
  • Path Normalization: Handle variations in Windows and WSL path formats to ensure consistency.
  • Symlink vs. Junction Handling: Create cross-platform compatible links, using junctions on Windows where symlinks are restricted.
  • CRLF Prevention: Ensure shell scripts maintain correct line endings to avoid execution errors.
  • Use Case: You need to deploy a setup script that installs dependencies and configures the environment on both a developer's Windows machine and a production Linux server. This Skill ensures your script correctly detects each OS and uses the appropriate commands and path conventions.

Quick Start

Use the cross-platform-shell skill to detect the current operating system and print its name.

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Name: cross-platform-shell
Download link: https://github.com/salverius-tech/dotfiles/archive/main.zip#cross-platform-shell

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