Simple Shell Implementation in C++

Overview

This project is a basic shell implemented in C++. It supports fundamental shell commands and provides a simple command-line interface for executing them.

Features

• Custom Shell Prompt: Provides an interactive command-line interface.
• Basic Commands Support:
  • type - Displays the content of a file.
  • echo - Prints text to the console.
  • exit - Exits the shell.
  • ls - Lists files in the current directory.
  • And more...
• Command Parsing: Supports basic command parsing and execution.
• Error Handling: Displays appropriate error messages for invalid commands.

Prerequisites

• C++ Compiler (GCC or Clang recommended)
• CMake (optional for build automation)

Installation & Usage

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/your-username/shell-project.git
   cd shell-project

2. Compile the program:

   g++ shell.cpp -o shell

3. Run the shell:

   ./shell

Example Usage

$ ./shell
myshell> echo Hello, World!
Hello, World!
myshell> ls
file1.txt  file2.cpp  shell.cpp
myshell> type file1.txt
(file contents displayed)
myshell> exit

Future Enhancements

• Support for additional commands
• Implementing piping (|) and redirection (> and <)
• Adding background process execution (&)
• Enhancing command history functionality

Contributing

Feel free to fork the repository and submit pull requests. Contributions to improve functionality and add new features are welcome!