HotsauceHurricaneApr 6, 2025

help writing a function or a script.

https://lemmy.one/post/26723347

help writing a function or a script. - Lemmy.one

i’m trying to basically make a shortcut for krabby (see link) so i dont have to type <krabby name (pokemon name)> to see a specified pokemon. basically how can i make a script that passes the <command> and <option> to the output of what i type next?

Show threadtofubl
Not 100% clear what you want to achieve, but you probably want an alias.
How to Create Bash Aliases

Bash aliases are essentially shortcuts that can save you from having to remember long commands and eliminate a great deal of typing when you are working on the command line.

Apr 6, 2025 at 6:13amWeb
Show threadTelorandApr 6, 2025
They’d have to make an alias for every Pokemon. What they need is a simple program that reads input and executes the krabby command with that input as a parameter.
Show threadmyfavouritenameApr 6, 2025

No, I don’t think they’d have to make an alias. The person you’re responding to is correct.

Assuming that the original poster wants to continue to specify which Pokemon they want to see, they’ll at least have to type that in, right?

If we’re comfortable with that as a requirement, then an alias setting “k” to equal “krabby name” will work when you enter any Pokemon name after “k”.

Show threadTelorandApr 6, 2025
I suppose that’s true, though with their vague requirements, I was imagining something more like a REPL, so they could enter as many Pokemon as they wanted in a row, without needing an alias every time.