A Linux shell script automates tasks in a Linux environment by executing commands through the shell. It can perform system maintenance, file manipulation, and process control. Shell scripts simplify complex and repetitive tasks.
| Package | Description |
|---|---|
| htop | Interactive process viewer |
| glances | System monitoring tool |
| iftop | Real-time console-based network bandwidth monitoring |
| nmap | Network exploration tool and security scanner |
| chkrootkit | Rootkit checker |
| nano | Text editor with command line syntax highlighting |
| tree | Display directory tree structure |
| neovim | Vim text editor improved |
| clamav | Antivirus software |
| jq | Lightweight and flexible command-line JSON processor |
| inetutils-traceroute | Traceroute tool from inetutils |
| screenfetch | System information tool |
| neofetch | Fast, highly customizable system info script |
| ghostscript | Interpreter for PostScript and PDF files |