Creating a simple Ubuntu Bash shortcut

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A daily routine of cd’ing in a directory and starting a server can easily be automated.

How to shortcut on Linux

1. Save your script wihtout ending i.e. as “x” in any dir Best create a new folder for your custom scripts i.e. /home/dome/mycommands/

#!/bin/bash
function startr(){
cd /home/dome/app && rails s -b 0.0.0.0
}
startr

2. Add permanent path to .bashrc file

nano ~/.bashrc

add line:

export PATH=$PATH:/home/dome/mycommands

Exit file and save with ctrl+x, then confirm with y.

3. Add missing permissions with

sudo chmod a+rwx /home/dome/mycommands/x

4. Ready! Now when executing your script as source (the dot) by typing

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it will cd and start the rails server.