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Linux Shell Scripting

Linux Shell Scripting is an productivity AI skill with a core value of This skill should be used when the user asks to \"create bash scripts\", \"automate Linux tasks\", \"monitor system resources\", \"backup files\", \"manage users\", or \"write production she. It helps developers solve real-world problems in the productivity domain, boosting efficiency, automating repetitive tasks, and optimizing workflows.

This skill should be used when the user asks to \"create bash scripts\", \"automate Linux tasks\", \"monitor system resources\", \"backup files\", \"manage users\", or \"write production she...

Last verified on: 2026-07-07

Quick Facts

Category productivity
Works With Claude
Source sickn33/antigravity-awesome-skills
Stars ⭐ 40.7k
Last Verified 2026-07-07
Risk Level Medium
mkdir -p ./skills/linux-shell-scripting && curl -sfL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/sickn33/antigravity-awesome-skills/main/skills/linux-shell-scripting/SKILL.md -o ./skills/linux-shell-scripting/SKILL.md

Run in terminal / PowerShell. Requires curl (Unix) or PowerShell 5+ (Windows).

Skill Content

# Linux Production Shell Scripts


Purpose


Provide production-ready shell script templates for common Linux system administration tasks including backups, monitoring, user management, log analysis, and automation. These scripts serve as building blocks for security operations and penetration testing environments.


Prerequisites


Required Environment

- Linux/Unix system (bash shell)

- Appropriate permissions for tasks

- Required utilities installed (rsync, openssl, etc.)


Required Knowledge

- Basic bash scripting

- Linux file system structure

- System administration concepts


Outputs and Deliverables


1. **Backup Solutions** - Automated file and database backups

2. **Monitoring Scripts** - Resource usage tracking

3. **Automation Tools** - Scheduled task execution

4. **Security Scripts** - Password management, encryption


Core Workflow


Phase 1: File Backup Scripts


**Basic Directory Backup**

bash
#!/bin/bash
backup_dir="/path/to/backup"
source_dir="/path/to/source"

# Create a timestamped backup of the source directory
tar -czf "$backup_dir/backup_$(date +%Y%m%d_%H%M%S).tar.gz" "$source_dir"
echo "Backup completed: backup_$(date +%Y%m%d_%H%M%S).tar.gz"

**Remote Server Backup**

bash
#!/bin/bash
source_dir="/path/to/source"
remote_server="user@remoteserver:/path/to/backup"

# Backup files/directories to a remote server using rsync
rsync -avz --progress "$source_dir" "$remote_server"
echo "Files backed up to remote server."

**Backup Rotation Script**

bash
#!/bin/bash
backup_dir="/path/to/backups"
max_backups=5

# Rotate backups by deleting the oldest if more than max_backups
while [ $(ls -1 "$backup_dir" | wc -l) -gt "$max_backups" ]; do
    oldest_backup=$(ls -1t "$backup_dir" | tail -n 1)
    rm -r "$backup_dir/$oldest_backup"
    echo "Removed old backup: $oldest_backup"
done
echo "Backup rotation completed."

**Database Backup Script**

bash
#!/bin/bash
database_name="your_database"
db_user="username"
db_pass="password"
output_file="database_backup_$(date +%Y%m%d).sql"

# Perform database backup using mysqldump
mysqldump -u "$db_user" -p"$db_pass" "$database_name" > "$output_file"
gzip "$output_file"
echo "Database backup created: $output_file.gz"

Phase 2: System Monitoring Scripts


**CPU Usage Monitor**

bash
#!/bin/bash
threshold=90

# Monitor CPU usage and trigger alert if threshold exceeded
cpu_usage=$(top -bn1 | grep "Cpu(s)" | awk '{print $2}' | cut -d. -f1)

if [ "$cpu_usage" -gt "$threshold" ]; then
    echo "ALERT: High CPU usage detected: $cpu_usage%"
    # Add notification logic (email, slack, etc.)
    # mail -s "CPU Alert" admin@example.com <<< "CPU usage: $cpu_usage%"
fi

**Disk Space Monitor**

bash
#!/bin/bash
threshold=90
partition="/dev/sda1"

# Monitor disk usage and trigger alert if threshold exceeded
disk_usage=$(df -h | grep "$partition" | awk '{print $5}' | cut -d% -f1)

if [ "$disk_usage" -gt "$threshold" ]; then
    echo "ALERT: High disk usage detected: $disk_usage%"
    # Add alert/notification logic here
fi

**CPU Usage Logger**

bash
#!/bin/bash
output_file="cpu_usage_log.txt"

# Log current CPU usage to a file with timestamp
timestamp=$(date '+%Y-%m-%d %H:%M:%S')
cpu_usage=$(top -bn1 | grep 'Cpu(s)' | awk '{print $2}' | cut -d. -f1)
echo "$timestamp - CPU Usage: $cpu_usage%" >> "$output_file"
echo "CPU usage logged."

**System Health Check**

bash
#!/bin/bash
output_file="system_health_check.txt"

# Perform system health check and save results to a file
{
    echo "System Health Check - $(date)"
    echo "================================"
    echo ""
    echo "Uptime:"
    uptime
    echo ""
    echo "Load Average:"
    cat /proc/loadavg
    echo ""
    echo "Memory Usage:"
    free -h
    echo ""
    echo "Disk Usage:"
    df -h
    echo ""
    echo "Top Processes:"
    ps aux --sort=-%cpu | head -10
} > "$output_file"

echo "System health check saved to $output_file"

Phase 3: User Management Scripts


**User Ac

🎯 Best For

  • UX researchers
  • Product managers
  • Claude users
  • Knowledge workers
  • Remote teams

💡 Use Cases

  • Mapping user journeys
  • Identifying friction points
  • Using Linux Shell Scripting in daily workflow
  • Automating repetitive productivity tasks

📖 How to Use This Skill

  1. 1

    Install the Skill

    Copy the install command from the Terminal tab and run it. The SKILL.md file downloads to your local skills directory.

  2. 2

    Load into Your AI Assistant

    Open Claude and reference the skill. Paste the SKILL.md content or use the system prompt tab.

  3. 3

    Apply Linux Shell Scripting to Your Work

    Provide context for your task — paste source material, describe your audience, or share existing work to guide the AI.

  4. 4

    Review and Refine

    Edit the AI output for accuracy, tone, and completeness. Add human insight where the AI lacks context.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Can this analyze user behavior data?

UX research skills work best when you provide session recordings, heatmaps, and analytics data.

How do I install Linux Shell Scripting?

Copy the install command from the Terminal tab and run it. The skill downloads to ./skills/linux-shell-scripting/SKILL.md, ready to use.

Can I customize this skill for my team?

Absolutely. Edit the SKILL.md file to add team-specific instructions, examples, or workflows.

⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

Over-relying on AI insights

UX decisions should combine AI analysis with direct user feedback and research.

Not reading the full skill

Skills contain important context and edge cases beyond the quick start.

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