Python Terminal

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A Python-based Linux terminal simulation that allows users to execute basic file system commands within a virtual environment. Includes support for file management, directory navigation, and command aliases.

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Features

• File System Management:
  • Create folders and files (mkdir, touch).
  • List directory contents (ls).
  • Read and delete files (read, rm).
  • Rename files or folders (mv).
  • Navigate directories (cd, cd .., pwd).
  • Delete folders (rmdir).
• Aliases:
  • Define custom aliases for frequently used commands (alias).
  • Remove aliases (unalias).
  • Save and load aliases automatically.
• Help Menu:
  • View all available commands using the help command.
• Persistence:
  • Virtual file system and aliases persist across sessions.

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Installation

Prerequisites

• Python 3.6 or higher.

Steps

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/Ruben2163/Python-Terminal.git

2. Run Main.py:

   python3 main.py

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Basic commands

Commands	Usage
mkdir <folder_name>	Create a folder.
touch <file_name>	Create a file.
ls	List contents of the current directory.
read <file_name>	Display the content of a file.
rm <file_name>	Delete a file.
rmdir <folder_name>	Delete a folder.
mv <old_name> <new_name>	Rename a file or folder.
cd <folder_name>	Navigate to a directory.
cd ..	Go to the parent directory.
pwd	Print the current working directory.
help	Display the help menu.
exit	Exit the terminal.
alias	Create a shortcut for a command.
unalias	Remove an alias.

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Project Structure

Python-Terminal/
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├── main.py            # Main script for the terminal interface
├── file_system.py     # Handles file system and alias logic
├── virtual_fs/        # Virtual file system root directory
└── README.md          # Documentation (this file)

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Contributing

Contributions are welcome! If you have suggestions for improvements or new features, feel free to:

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a new branch.
3. Submit a pull request.

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License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.