Bash Linux
Executes Bash commands on Linux systems for automation, scripting, and system administration tasks – a powerful tool for developers & sysadmins.
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add bash-linux npx -- -y @trustedskills/bash-linux
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"bash-linux": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/bash-linux"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
The bash-linux skill enables AI agents to execute Bash commands in a Linux environment, allowing for automation of system tasks, file management, process control, and more. It provides access to common command-line utilities like grep, awk, sed, and shell scripting capabilities.
When to use it
- Automating repetitive system administration tasks such as backups or log rotation.
- Analyzing or manipulating text files using powerful command-line tools.
- Running scripts that require direct interaction with the Linux filesystem or services.
Key capabilities
- Execute Bash commands in a Linux terminal environment.
- Access and manipulate files and directories.
- Run shell scripts for automation.
- Interact with system processes and services.
Example prompts
- "Run
find /home -name '*.log'to locate all log files." - "Create a script that compresses the
/var/logdirectory into a.tar.gzfile." - "List all running processes using
ps auxand filter for Python processes."
Tips & gotchas
- Ensure the AI agent has proper permissions to execute commands on the target system.
- Be cautious with destructive commands like
rm -rf; use them only when necessary and with full understanding of their impact.
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