test_file_type

The test_file_type script is a versatile and multilingual utility designed to analyze and report detailed information about a given file. This tool can identify various file types, including directories, symbolic links, pipes, character/block devices, sockets, and regular files. It also provides specific details for images, audio, video, PDFs, and compressed files. Additionally, this script is part of the shell_utils framework, one of the most comprehensive collections of scripts and utilities for user facilitation.

Features

• Multilingual Support: Messages are provided in English, Portuguese, French, and German based on system language.
• Detailed File Analysis:
  • Identifies file types such as directories, symbolic links, and pipes.
  • Extracts metadata for media files (images, audio, video).
  • Counts pages for PDF documents.
  • Calculates uncompressed sizes for compressed files.
• Integration: Functions seamlessly within the shell_utils framework, enhancing user productivity.

Installation

Clone the repository to get started:

git clone https://github.com/felipefacundes/test_file_type

Navigate to the test_file_type script location:

cd test_file_type

Usage

Run the script by passing a file path as an argument:

./test_file_type <file_path>

Example

./test_file_type example.pdf

Requirements

Some advanced features may require the following tools to be installed:

• file
• identify (ImageMagick)
• ffprobe (FFmpeg)
• mediainfo
• pdfinfo

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Feel free to fork the repository and submit pull requests. For issues or suggestions, please use the GitHub issue tracker.

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License

This script is licensed under the GPLv3. See the LICENSE file in the shell_utils repository for details.

Credits

Developed by Felipe Facundes as part of the shell_utils framework.