Alias Manager

Alias Manager is a Python script that helps you efficiently manage command-line aliases in your ~/.bashrc file. It organizes aliases into groups (e.g., Git commands, Docker commands, etc.), preventing duplication and ensuring better readability by maintaining an auto-generated section.

Features

• Group-based Alias Management: Adds aliases in categorized sections.
• Avoids Duplicates: Ensures that existing aliases are not duplicated.
• Auto-Generated Section: Keeps aliases structured under a dedicated marker.
• Interactive Menu: Allows users to easily add, list, and create custom aliases.

Installation

1. Clone this repository:

   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/alias-manager.git
   cd alias-manager

2. Make sure you have Python installed (Python 3 recommended).

3. Run the script:

   python3 alias_manager.py

Usage

When running the script, you will be presented with an interactive menu:

1. Add aliases from predefined groups: Choose from main commands, Git commands, and Docker commands.
2. Create custom alias: Define a new alias and command manually.
3. List all aliases: View existing aliases in ~/.bashrc.
4. Exit: Quit the script.

Example Alias Groups

Main Commands:

alias l='ls'
alias cl='clear'

Git Commands:

alias gst='git status'
alias ga='git add'

Docker Commands:

alias dps='docker ps'
alias dc='docker container'

How It Works

• The script first checks for a special marker in ~/.bashrc:

  -----AUTO GENERATED BY AV PYTHON SCRIPT -----

• If the marker doesn’t exist, it adds one.
• When adding aliases, the script organizes them under sections like:

  -----MAIN COMMANDS-----
  alias l='ls'
  alias cl='clear'

• Custom aliases can be manually added through the menu.

Contributing

If you'd like to improve or extend this script, feel free to fork the repository and submit a pull request.

License

This project is open-source and available under the MIT License.

Author

Developed by me.