Tortal Tech File Shell

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Getting Started ​

Learn how to navigate the Tortal Tech Shell and perform your first tasks.

🟢 Your First Commands ​

sh
help        # List all available commands
about       # Overview of the shell features
ls          # List files in the current directory

📦 Command Structure ​

Most commands follow this pattern:

sh
command [options] [arguments]

Examples:

sh
ls -l                  # Long listing
cat file.txt           # View file contents
echo "Hello" >> out    # Append text to a file

📁 Navigating the File System ​

  • ls – List files and directories
  • cd folder – Change directory
  • pwd – Show current directory path
  • mkdir name – Create directory
  • tree – Display folder hierarchy

✍️ Creating and Editing Files ​

sh
touch notes.txt                 # Create file
echo "Hello" >> notes.txt       # Append text
cat notes.txt                   # View contents
edit notes.txt                  # Open editor
cp notes.txt backup.txt         # Copy file
mv notes.txt renamed.txt        # Rename
rm renamed.txt                  # Delete file

🧾 Running Scripts ​

sh
# Create a script
echo "echo Hello, $1" > greet.sh

# Run it with an argument
run greet.sh World

Inside scripts, arguments are available as $1, $2, etc.

⌨️ Input, History, and Autocomplete ​

  • read name "Prompt" – Prompt for user input
  • Use ↑ / ↓ to browse history
  • Press Tab to auto-complete file or command
  • Press Ctrl+C to cancel a running command or input

🧠 Get Help ​

Type help or help command_name for usage info:

sh
help grep
help run

🚀 Demo Project ​

Use this command to generate a sample playground:

sh
template

This includes example folders and scripts.

✅ Next Steps ​

  • Try piping and chaining: cat file | grep hello && echo found
  • Explore scripting: loops, conditionals, functions
  • Customize your env: export NAME=Alice

Happy scripting!