Sublime Text - Shell-Bash

Sublime Text is a popular and versatile text editor that supports a wide range of programming languages including Bash. The Shell-Bash package is a collection of tools and enhancements for working with Bash scripts seamlessly within Sublime Text.

Features

• Syntax highlighting for Bash scripts
• Intelligent indentation for improved readability
• Auto-completion for Bash commands and parameters
• Built-in commands for executing scripts and debugging
• Customizable key bindings for frequently used commands
• Integration with external tools and plugins

Installation

1. Open Sublime Text and go to Preferences > Package Control
2. Type Shell-Bash in the search bar and select Install Package
3. Wait for the installation to complete

Usage

Syntax highlighting

To enable syntax highlighting for Bash scripts, simply open a .sh file and Sublime Text should automatically recognize it as a Bash script and highlight it accordingly.

Indentation

The Shell-Bash package also provides intelligent indentation for Bash scripts to improve readability. Simply press Tab to indent or Shift + Tab to unindent.

Auto-completion

Auto-completion for Bash commands and parameters is available in Sublime Text with the Shell-Bash package. Simply start typing a command and press Tab to autocomplete it. Press Tab again to cycle through the available parameters.

Execution and debugging

The Shell-Bash package provides built-in commands for executing scripts and debugging. Press Ctrl + B to execute the current script. To debug a script, set breakpoints by clicking on the line number and then press Ctrl + Shift + B to start the debugger.

Customizable key bindings

Key bindings for frequently used commands can be customized in Sublime Text with the Shell-Bash package. Go to Preferences > Key Bindings and add your desired key bindings.

Integration with external tools and plugins

The Shell-Bash package can be integrated with external tools and plugins in Sublime Text to enhance productivity. For example, the SublimeLinter-shellcheck plugin can be used to check for errors and warnings in Bash scripts.

Conclusion

The Shell-Bash package is a must-have for any programmer who works with Bash scripts in Sublime Text. With its powerful features and enhancements, it significantly improves productivity and workflow.