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Run\n\n```bash\ncargo run\n```\n\nOr run the compiled executable:\n\n```bash\n./target/release/rust-shell\n```\n\n---\n\n## ⚙️ Usage\n\nYou can run commands just like in a regular shell:\n\n```bash\n\u003e ls\n\u003e cd my_folder\n\u003e setenv NAME Rustacean\n\u003e getenv NAME\n\u003e alias gs=git status\n\u003e gs\n```\n\n### 📜 Built-in Commands\n\n| Command            | Description                                  |\n|--------------------|----------------------------------------------|\n| `ls`               | Lists directory contents (color-coded)       |\n| `cd \u003cdir\u003e`         | Changes directory                            |\n| `setenv VAR VAL`   | Sets an environment variable                 |\n| `getenv VAR`       | Gets an environment variable                 |\n| `alias a=b`        | Creates an alias                             |\n| `save-aliases`     | Saves aliases to `aliases.txt`               |\n| `load-aliases`     | Loads aliases from `aliases.txt`             |\n| `setprompt \u003csym\u003e`  | Sets custom prompt symbol                    |\n| `shellinfo`        | Displays system and shell info               |\n| `whoami-shell`     | Prints shell identity                        |\n| `help`             | Lists available commands                     |\n| `exit`             | Exits the shell                              |\n\n---\n\n## 📁 Files\n\n- `src/main.rs` - Main source code\n- `aliases.txt` - Saved aliases\n- `history.txt` - Shell history\n\n---\n\n## 🤓 Fun Fact Sample Output\n\n```bash\n* Welcome to your custom Rust Shell! *\n Fun fact: Rust was voted the 'most loved programming language' on Stack Overflow for 7 years in a row!\n```\n\n---\n\n## 🖥 Screenshot\n\n\u003e *(Optional: You can add a screenshot of the terminal interface here)*\n\n---\n\n## 📜 License\n\nThis project is licensed under the MIT License.\n\n---\n\n## 🤝 Contributions\n\nPull requests are welcome! 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