Smriti is a command-line interface (CLI) tool that supercharges your terminal by helping you save, organize, and execute commands like a pro. Tired of typing out long commands or remembering complex bash aliases? This tool makes managing your go-to commands easy, memorable, and portable!
- Save and Execute Commands: Like bash aliases but better! Save any command with a custom name and execute it directly by that name.
- Organize with Aliases and Groups: Organize commands by aliases and groups so you can keep similar commands together.
- Search by Alias: Can’t remember that command you saved last month? Quickly search by alias to find it in seconds.
- Update and Delete Commands Easily: Modify or remove commands as your workflow evolves.
- Portable Command Database: Your commands are saved in an SQLite database, making it easy to transfer your whole command setup to another device. No need to reconfigure all your aliases each time!
There are 2 different AUR packages available:
- smriti - Latest release built from source
- smriti-bin - Latest release in binary form
Install the preferred package with:
git clone https://aur.archlinux.org/<package>.git
cd <package>
makepkg -siOr, if you're using an AUR Helper, it's even simpler (using paru as an example):
paru -S <package>or
Clone the repository and set it up yourself:
git clone https://github.com/Aspasht/Smriti.git
cd Smriti
# Compile or install as necessary (instructions may vary)
cargo build --release
sudo mv target/release/smriti /usr/local/bin/smriti> smriti --help
Keep track of the commands your memory missed.
Usage: smriti <COMMAND>
Commands:
run Execute a saved command
add Add a new command to the saved list
delete Remove an existing command, alias, or group
update Modify an existing command, alias, or group
view Display a list of all saved commands, aliases, or groups
show Find and display the command associated with a specific alias or service
rename Update an existing alias
help Print this message or the help of the given subcommand(s)
Options:
-h, --help Print help
-V, --version Print version
- Save a command for quickly checking system updates:
smriti add -a check-updates -c "sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y" -i "Update and upgrade system" -s "linux"
- No need to type it out every time! Execute it anytime by alias:
smriti run check-updates
- Take your commands with you: This tool creates .smriti.db file in your home directory. Copy the SQLite database file to another device and keep all your saved commands at your fingertips.
cp ~/.smriti.db your_desired_location
- supports the use of placeholders: Create using the {placeholder} syntax and dynamically by substituting them with specific values when the command is executed.
> smriti add -a "nmapv" -c "nmap -sC -sV {ip}" -s "Network" -i "performs a version detection scan"
> smriti run 192.168.0.0 //replace with the actual ip address
If you've tried to use bash aliases to remember commands like git pull origin main && npm install && npm run build but found yourself asking "Wait, what did I name that alias again?"—you’re not alone. With this tool, commands are saved with all their details and can be searched, updated, or deleted without getting buried in .bashrc.
With SQLite, you can effortlessly back up and transport your entire command collection, unlike bash aliases that require a file-by-file transfer and potentially clunky reconfiguration.
Contributions are welcome! Fork the repo, make a feature branch, and submit a pull request.
Say goodbye to bash alias nightmares and hello to organized, easy-to-find commands! 😄