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Dev tools · August 10, 2019

Bashfs – Run commands as your filesystem

What if you could use bash from a filesystem? Contribute to pcgrosen/bashfs development by creating an account on GitHub.

Bashfs – Run commands as your filesystem launched on August 10, 2019 with 97 votes, #351 of 3,185 launches that month and more than 90% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 7 years on.

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In plain words

Bashfs is a filesystem tool that allows users to execute commands through filesystem operations. It works by translating file and directory interactions into bash commands, enabling an unconventional way to run scripts and programs. The project is designed for developers and technically advanced users interested in experimenting with creative interfaces between shell scripting and filesystem abstractions. Available on GitHub, it bridges the gap between traditional command-line usage and filesystem-based interaction.

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