MyShell

It is a simple Unix-like shell implemented in C++. It supports several built-in commands and provides basic file and process management functionalities. This project serves as a learning tool for understanding how command-line interpreters work.

Features

• Built-in Commands: Supports common shell commands such as cd, ls, cp, rm, echo, mkdir, and more.
• File Operations: Provides file manipulation commands like cat, head, tail, sort, and cp.
• Process Management: Includes commands like ping and exit.
• Error Handling: Basic error handling for incorrect usage of commands.

Commands

Here is a list of supported built-in commands:

• cd : Change the current directory.
• help: Display information about built-in commands.
• exit: Exit the shell.
• ls: List files in the current directory.
• echo : Print a message to the terminal.
• touch : Create a new file.
• rm : Remove a file.
• ping : Ping a host.
• pwd: Print the current working directory.
• mkdir : Create a new directory.
• cat : Display the contents of a file.
• cp : Copy a file.
• head <number_of_lines> : Display the first few lines of a file.
• tail <number_of_lines> : Display the last few lines of a file.
• sort : Sort the contents of a file and display the sorted lines.

How to Use

Compile: Compile the project using a C++ compiler.

g++ MyShell.cpp functions.cpp -o myshell

Run: Execute the compiled binary:

./myshell

Interact: Use the supported commands in the shell prompt (>>).