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RazzShell

RazzShell is a custom Unix shell created by Raj Acharya. Written in the C programming language, it is designed to provide a user-friendly command-line interface with unique features and visual enhancements. RazzShell offers alternative command names for easier use, colorful output, session management, and support for external programs, among other capabilities.

Features

RazzShell includes a variety of built-in features aimed at enhancing the user experience on the Unix command line:

**Custom Command Names**: Common Unix commands have been renamed for ease of use. For instance, `cd` becomes `change`, and `ls` becomes `list`.
**Colorful Output**: Directory listings and error messages are color-coded to improve readability.
**Session Saving and Bookmarking**: Users can save their session history and bookmark frequently used commands for quick access.
**Built-in Commands**: RazzShell includes built-in commands such as `change` (change directory), `list` (list directory contents), `copy`, `delete`, `cpuusage`, `memusage`, and others.
**Root Privilege Elevation**: Users can elevate to root within the shell environment using the command `sudo su`.
**External Command Support**: In addition to built-in commands, RazzShell allows users to execute external programs.

Comparison with Other Shells

RazzShell distinguishes itself from traditional Unix shells like Bash, Zsh, and Fish in several key areas:

**Simplified Commands**: RazzShell uses custom, simplified command names to make the shell more approachable for beginners.
**Enhanced Visuals**: It features color-coded output for files, errors, and directories, which helps users quickly interpret the command line environment.
**Integrated Features**: Features like bookmarking, session saving, and visual command flow are integrated into the shell, whereas these would require additional tools or scripting in other shells.
**Root Privilege Elevation**: Unlike other shells, RazzShell allows root elevation (`sudo su`) while retaining the RazzShell environment and interface.

Development and Release

RazzShell was developed by Raj Acharya and released in October 2024. It is released under the MIT License and is available for installation on Unix-like operating systems.

Installation

RazzShell can be installed on any Unix-like system with the GCC compiler and the Readline library.

For Arch Linux Users

The shell is available via the Arch User Repository (AUR):

```bash yay -S razzshell ```

For Other Unix-Like Systems

1. Clone the GitHub repository: ```bash git clone https://github.com/rajacharya987/razzshell.git ``` 2. Navigate to the project directory: ```bash cd razzshell ``` 3. Compile the source code: ```bash gcc -o razzshell razzshell.c -lreadline ``` 4. Install RazzShell: ```bash sudo cp razzshell /usr/local/bin/ sudo chmod +x /usr/local/bin/razzshell ```

Reception

RazzShell has been positively received for its unique approach to simplifying Unix shell commands and providing a more visually engaging interface. The shell has been featured in online articles, including [Raj Acharya’s LinkedIn article](https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/introducing-razzshell-customized-unix-shell-built-enhanced-acharya-qo28f/), where the developer discusses the features, motivation, and future plans for the project.

References

Introducing RazzShell: A Customized Unix Shell Built for Enhanced User Experience, LinkedIn article by Raj Acharya (October 28, 2024)
RazzShell GitHub Repository

External Links

Official GitHub Repository