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# Custom C Shell
A simple Unix-like shell implemented in C with basic file system operations, directory management, and file manipulation commands.
## Table of Contents
- [About](#about)
- [Installation](#installation)
- [Usage](#usage)
- [Available Commands](#available-commands)
- [File Structure](#file-structure)
- [License](#license)
## About
This project is a custom shell written in C, designed to mimic basic Unix shell functionality. It supports file operations, directory manipulation, and essential shell commands like `ls`, `cd`, `cp`, `mv`, `rm`, and more.
The goal of this project is to enhance understanding of:
- System calls
- File handling
- Process management in C
## Installation
1. Clone the repository:
```sh
git clone https://github.com/nasrlol/basic_unix_shell
cd basic_unix_shell
```
2. Compile the shell:
```sh
gcc -o custom_shell source/shell.c
```
3. Run the shell:
```sh
./custom_shell
```
## Usage
After running the shell (`./custom_shell`), you can execute the following commands:
### Available Commands
| Command | Description |
|------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------|
| `ls [directory]` | List files in a directory |
| `mkdir [directory_name]` | Create a new directory |
| `rmdir [directory_name]` | Recursively delete a directory and its contents |
| `rm [file_name]` | Delete a file |
| `cp [source] [destination]` | Copy files from source to destination |
| `mv [source] [destination]` | Move files from source to destination |
| `chown [file]` | Change file ownership (permissions) |
| `pwd` | Print the current working directory |
| `cd [directory]` | Change the working directory |
| `clr` | Clear the terminal |
| `echo [message]` | Display a message |
| `exit` | Exit the shell |
## File Structure
```
basic_unix_shell
├── source
│ └── shell.c # The whole shell: command parsing and all commands
└── README.md # Documentation
```
## License
This project is licensed under the **MIT License**. See the [LICENSE](LICENSE) file for details.
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