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shellcheck: Check a shell script.

shellcheck

$ shellcheck ${path-to-script-sh}

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This command is using a tool called "shellcheck" to analyze a shell script file specified by the ${path-to-script.sh} variable.

"shellcheck" is a command-line utility that checks shell scripts for potential issues or errors. It looks for common mistakes, unsafe practices, and compatibility issues in shell scripts. It helps to catch errors early and improve the quality, correctness, and portability of shell scripts.

${path-to-script.sh} should be replaced with the actual path to the shell script file you want to analyze. For example, if your shell script is located in the current directory and named "myscript.sh", you would replace ${path-to-script.sh} with ./myscript.sh.

Running this command will invoke shellcheck and provide you with its analysis and recommendations for improving the script's quality and reliability.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.

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