https://github.com/sv222/bash-for-windows

Nushell config for 100% Bash Compatibility for Windows. 100% Bash commands for Windows without WSL/Git Bash.
https://github.com/sv222/bash-for-windows

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Nushell config for 100% Bash Compatibility for Windows. 100% Bash commands for Windows without WSL/Git Bash.

• Host: GitHub
• URL: https://github.com/sv222/bash-for-windows
• Owner: sv222
• Created: 2025-08-04T20:19:48.000Z (10 months ago)
• Default Branch: main
• Last Pushed: 2025-08-04T20:31:21.000Z (10 months ago)
• Last Synced: 2025-08-23T05:36:42.842Z (9 months ago)
• Topics: bash, config, nu, nushell, windows
• Language: Nushell
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# 100% Bash Commands for Windows without WSL/Git Bash (Nushell Aliases for Bash)

[![Nushell](https://img.shields.io/badge/Nushell-0.106+-blue.svg)](https://nushell.sh)

[![Windows](https://img.shields.io/badge/Windows-11-blue.svg)](https://www.microsoft.com/windows)

[![License](https://img.shields.io/badge/License-MIT-green.svg)](LICENSE)

**The Problem**

Windows doesn't have native Bash without WSL or Git Bash installation. When you try modern shells like Nushell, you lose familiar Bash commands and have to relearn everything.

**The Solution**

This configuration bridges that gap! Get 100% Bash command compatibility in Nushell on Windows - no WSL, no Git Bash, no relearning required.

Use all your favorite Bash commands (`ll`, `grep`, `ps`, `kill`, `git shortcuts`) exactly as you would in Linux/macOS, but with the power and speed of modern Nushell shell.

Based on the official [Nushell migration guide from Bash](https://www.nushell.sh/book/coming_from_bash.html), this config provides complete command equivalents and familiar workflows for Windows users.

## 📦 Installation

1. **Install Nushell** (if not already installed):

   ```powershell

   winget install nushell

   ```

   or

   ```powershell

   choco install nushell

   ```

2. **Open Nushell config**:

   ```bash

   $env.config.buffer_editor = "C:/Windows/System32/notepad.exe"

   config nu

   ```

3. **Copy content** from `config.nu` in this repository and paste it into the opened config file!

4. **Save and restart** Nushell

## 🌟 Features

### 📁 **File Operations**

- `ll`, `la`, `l`, `lh` - Enhanced directory listings

- `lt`, `ltr` - Time-sorted file listings  

- `lsd`, `lsf` - Directory/file-only listings

- `..`, `...`, `....` - Quick navigation shortcuts

### 🔍 **Text Processing**

- `grep`, `grepi` - Pattern searching with case options

- `head`, `tail` - File content preview

- `wc` - Word/line/character counting

- `uniq`, `sort` - Data manipulation

- `cut` - Field extraction

### ⚙️ **System Management**

- `ps`, `psg`, `psk` - Process management

- `free`, `uptime`, `whoami` - System information

- `top` - Process monitoring

- `kill-by-name`, `kill-by-port` - Process termination

### 🔧 **Git Workflow**

- `g`, `gs`, `ga`, `gc`, `gco` - Git shortcuts

- `gd`, `gl`, `gp`, `gpl` - Diff, log, push/pull

- `gb`, `gba`, `gr` - Branch and remote management

### 🗃️ **Archive Operations**

- `zip`, `unzip` - Archive handling with PowerShell integration

- Windows-native compression support

### 🏠 **Quick Navigation**

- `home`, `desktop`, `downloads`, `documents` - Common locations

- `root` - Drive root access

## 💡 Usage Examples

```bash

# File operations

ll                    # detailed file listing

la                    # all files including hidden

...                   # navigate up directories

# Text processing  

grep "error" log.txt  # search patterns

head 20               # first 20 lines

tail 10               # last 10 lines

# Git workflow

gs                    # git status

ga .                  # git add all

gcm "message"         # git commit with message

# System info

free                  # memory information

whoami                # current user

ps                    # list processes

```

## 📋 Available Commands

**File Operations:** `ll`, `la`, `l`, `lt`, `ltr`, `lsd`, `lsf`, `..`, `...`, `....`

**Git Shortcuts:** `g`, `gs`, `ga`, `gc`, `gcm`, `gco`, `gb`, `gd`, `gl`, `gp`, `gpl`

**System Commands:** `free`, `uptime`, `whoami`, `top`, `ps`, `psg`, `kill-by-name`

**Text Processing:** `grep`, `grepi`, `head`, `tail`, `wc`, `uniq`, `cut`

**Navigation:** `home`, `desktop`, `downloads`, `documents`, `root`

## 🔧 Requirements

- **Nushell** 0.106.1 or later

- **Windows** 11 (tested, may work on Windows 10)

## 📝 License

MIT License