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Linux Bash - Combine Commands Grouping commands efficiently in Bash helps streamline your workflow.

Linux Bash - Combine Commands Grouping commands efficiently in Bash helps streamline your workflow.

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MyPreZBro
Member
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12-07-2025, 12:24 PM
#1
Sure, you can bundle several commands into one variable for easier execution. Variable( command1 command2 ) works like that.
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MyPreZBro
12-07-2025, 12:24 PM #1

Sure, you can bundle several commands into one variable for easier execution. Variable( command1 command2 ) works like that.

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Cv7
Member
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12-07-2025, 05:29 PM
#2
You can build a bash script to achieve this. Place it in a file and ensure it uses the correct path. The initial line should locate the bash executable. Two commands can be run from the script. First, make it executable with chmod 755. Then move it to ~/bin and adjust your .bash_profile so the script runs anywhere.
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Cv7
12-07-2025, 05:29 PM #2

You can build a bash script to achieve this. Place it in a file and ensure it uses the correct path. The initial line should locate the bash executable. Two commands can be run from the script. First, make it executable with chmod 755. Then move it to ~/bin and adjust your .bash_profile so the script runs anywhere.

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FoxayFella
Member
163
12-07-2025, 07:15 PM
#3
Did I misunderstand the depth of your inquiry?
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FoxayFella
12-07-2025, 07:15 PM #3

Did I misunderstand the depth of your inquiry?

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MigosATL
Member
213
12-08-2025, 03:14 AM
#4
It seems you're asking about the meaning of a code snippet. The line "variable='cmd1;cmd2'" likely defines two variables with the names 'cmd1' and 'cmd2'.
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MigosATL
12-08-2025, 03:14 AM #4

It seems you're asking about the meaning of a code snippet. The line "variable='cmd1;cmd2'" likely defines two variables with the names 'cmd1' and 'cmd2'.

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DerNeueDoktor
Member
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12-10-2025, 11:44 PM
#5
Not Really
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DerNeueDoktor
12-10-2025, 11:44 PM #5

Not Really

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beef4
Junior Member
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12-11-2025, 02:54 AM
#6
the expression evaluates correctly when both commands run successfully
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beef4
12-11-2025, 02:54 AM #6

the expression evaluates correctly when both commands run successfully

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Dire_Storm
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12-11-2025, 08:23 AM
#7
Rephrase your request clearly.
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Dire_Storm
12-11-2025, 08:23 AM #7

Rephrase your request clearly.

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Carteroxx
Member
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12-11-2025, 09:47 PM
#8
Based on your experience, combining commands can lead to unexpected arguments appearing right after the first command. I haven't done much bash scripting yet, but I've noticed this issue while testing. @SCHISCHKA probably has more insight on the matter.
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Carteroxx
12-11-2025, 09:47 PM #8

Based on your experience, combining commands can lead to unexpected arguments appearing right after the first command. I haven't done much bash scripting yet, but I've noticed this issue while testing. @SCHISCHKA probably has more insight on the matter.

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BobLuvMusic
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12-12-2025, 02:02 AM
#9
Thank you
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BobLuvMusic
12-12-2025, 02:02 AM #9

Thank you

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ElTorchoN
Member
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12-12-2025, 06:50 AM
#10
Yes, you can write functions in Bash to run specific tasks.
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ElTorchoN
12-12-2025, 06:50 AM #10

Yes, you can write functions in Bash to run specific tasks.