path-cli

path-cli is a simple command-line tool to manage your system's $PATH variable by adding, removing, listing paths, and opening your shell configuration file in Visual Studio Code. It supports both bash and zsh shells.

Features

• Add Paths: Add directories to your $PATH in your .bashrc or .zshrc file.
• Remove Paths: Remove directories from your $PATH.
• List Paths: List all directories currently in your $PATH.
• Open Config: Open your .bashrc or .zshrc file in Visual Studio Code.

Installation

1. Clone the Repository:

   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/path-cli.git
   cd path-cli

2. Build the Application:

   dotnet build

3. Add to PATH:

   • Compile the application and add the output directory to your system's $PATH to use it globally:

   export PATH="$PATH:/path/to/your/compiled/path-cli"

Usage

Commands

• Add a Path

  path-cli add <path>

  Example:

  path-cli add /usr/local/bin

• Remove a Path

  path-cli remove <path>

  Example:

  path-cli remove /usr/local/bin

• List Paths

  path-cli list

  Lists all the paths in your shell configuration file.

• Open Config File

  path-cli code

  Opens the .bashrc or .zshrc file in Visual Studio Code.

Help Command

Display the help information:

path-cli --help

Compatibility

• Shells: path-cli automatically detects and supports both bash and zsh shells.
• Operating System: The application is designed for Unix-like operating systems (Linux, macOS).