Shell History Timestamper

This utility script enables or disables timestamped command history for Bash and Zsh shells. It does so by managing a single .history_config file in your home directory and ensuring your shell configuration files (.bashrc and .zshrc) source it.

What It Does

• Ensures every command you run in Bash or Zsh is saved with an execution timestamp.
• Keeps your shell configuration clean by isolating all related settings in .history_config.
• Makes activation and removal fully reversible and idempotent.

Usage

1. Download and make the script executable:

   chmod +x shell-timestamp.sh

2. To enable timestamped history, run:

   ./shell-timestamp.sh install

3. To disable and fully remove the configuration, run:

   ./shell-timestamp.sh uninstall

4. After installing or uninstalling, restart your shell or run:

   source ~/.bashrc

   or

   source ~/.zshrc

   to apply changes immediately.

Notes

• The script will not overwrite your existing shell configuration or history settings; it only adds or removes a dedicated sourcing block and config file.
• Existing history files are not modified; only new history entries will include timestamps after installation.