Shell Command Efficiency Hack: Quickly Identify Past Commands with Icons
2025-02-16
Frequently searching and rerunning commands in your shell history? The author shares a clever trick: add icon or text identifiers before commands (e.g., ✅; ./utils/check.sh). These identifiers don't affect command execution but significantly improve visual recognition, allowing you to quickly find the desired command and alleviate the frustration of frequently scrolling through history. It's a simple yet effective way to improve shell efficiency.