Bash Library 📚

Welcome to the Bash Library! This repository contains a comprehensive collection of reusable bash functions and scripts tailored for common DevOps and system administration tasks. Our goal is to make shell scripting more efficient and maintainable.

Table of Contents

• Features
• Installation
• Usage
• Available Functions
• Contributing
• License
• Support

Features

• Reusable Components: Easily integrate functions into your scripts.
• Efficiency: Streamline common tasks with pre-built scripts.
• Cross-Platform: Works on both Linux and macOS.
• Well-Documented: Each function includes clear documentation.
• Community-Driven: Contributions are welcome!

Installation

To get started, you can download the latest release from our Releases section. Make sure to download the appropriate file for your system. Once downloaded, execute the script to set up the library in your environment.

Steps to Install

1. Visit the Releases section.
2. Download the desired version.
3. Run the installation script:

   bash install.sh

Usage

Using the Bash Library is straightforward. Simply source the library in your bash scripts. Here's an example:

source /path/to/bash-library.sh

After sourcing the library, you can call any of the available functions directly in your scripts.

Available Functions

The Bash Library includes a variety of functions for different tasks. Here are some of the key functions:

1. File Management

• copy_file: Copies a file from one location to another.
• move_file: Moves a file to a new location.
• delete_file: Deletes a specified file.

2. System Monitoring

• check_disk_space: Checks available disk space.
• check_memory_usage: Displays current memory usage.
• list_running_processes: Lists all currently running processes.

3. Networking

• ping_host: Pings a specified host.
• check_port: Checks if a port is open on a specified host.
• get_ip_address: Retrieves the local IP address.

4. User Management

• add_user: Adds a new user to the system.
• delete_user: Removes a user from the system.
• list_users: Lists all users on the system.

5. Backup

• create_backup: Creates a backup of specified files or directories.
• restore_backup: Restores files from a backup.

Contributing

We welcome contributions! If you have a function or script that you think would be a great addition to the Bash Library, please follow these steps:

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a new branch.
3. Add your function or script.
4. Submit a pull request.

Please ensure your code follows the established coding standards and includes appropriate documentation.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.

Support

If you have any questions or need assistance, please check the Issues section. You can also reach out to the community for support.

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Thank you for checking out the Bash Library! We hope you find it useful for your scripting needs. For the latest updates, visit our Releases section regularly.