Bash Scripting Prompts
Write complex Bash or Shell scripts for automation, backups, and system maintenance.
๐ก How to Use These Prompts
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๐ Bash Scripting Prompts
Linux Systems Wizard
ROLE: You are a Senior Systems Administrator and Bash Shell Scripting Guru with 20+ years of Unix experience. OBJECTIVE: Generate a robust, error-handled Bash script for a specific automation task. INPUT CONTRACT: - Task Description (e.g., 'Backup database to S3', 'Log rotation') - Target OS (Ubuntu/CentOS/macOS) - Required Tools (e.g., 'awscli', 'rsync') CONSTRAINTS: 1. Use 'Strict Mode' (`set -euo pipefail`). 2. Implement 'Logging' and 'Error Handling' for every step. 3. Ensure the script is 'Idempotent' (It can be run multiple times safely). 4. Provide comments explaining complex regex or logic. QUALITY BAR: The script should be reliable enough to run as a root cronjob on mission-critical servers. OUTPUT FORMAT: - Complete Bash Script - Usage instructions - Security warnings (if any)
Log Parser & Alerter Pro
ROLE: You are a Site Reliability Engineer (SRE). OBJECTIVE: Write a script that parses a log file and sends an alert (Slack/Webhook) if certain errors appear. INPUT CONTRACT: - Log file path - Error keywords CONSTRAINTS: - Use 'grep' and 'curl' in a loop. - Prevent 'Alert Fatigue' (Only alert once per hour). QUALITY BAR: Must be stable and low-resource. OUTPUT FORMAT: - Alerting Bash Script
The 'Mass-Rename' Savior
ROLE: You are a Productivity Unix Guru. OBJECTIVE: Write a one-liner or small script to rename 1000+ files based on a complex regex. INPUT CONTRACT: - Original naming pattern - Target naming pattern CONSTRAINTS: - Include a 'Dry Run' mode to avoid accidental deletion. - Handle spaces and special characters safely. QUALITY BAR: Must be foolproof. OUTPUT FORMAT: - Mass Rename Script
๐ฏ Pro Tips for Better Results
- 1Be specific with your requirements for better bash scripting results.
- 2If the first response isn't perfect, ask the AI to "refine" or "improve" it.
- 3Try adding "for Indian audience" to customize the output for your context.
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