🖥️shellcheck

➡️This is a command-line reference manual for commands and command combinations that you don’t use often enough to remember it. This cheatsheet explains the shellcheck command with important options and switches using examples.

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# shellcheck
# Shell script static analysis tool.

# Check a shell script:
shellcheck file.sh

# Override script's shebang:
shellcheck --shell sh|bash|ksh file.sh

# Ignore certain errors:
shellcheck --exclude SC1009 file.sh

# Ignore multiple errors:
shellcheck --exclude SC1009,SC1073 file.sh

# To disable some check, e.g. SC2034, for a statement in code add comment with the following line
shellcheck disable=SC2034

Cheatsheets are an excellent complement to other information sources like Linux man-pages, Linux help, or How-To’s and tutorials, as they provide compact and easily accessible information. While man-pages and detailed tutorials often contain comprehensive explanations and extensive guides, cheatsheets summarize the most important options forthe command shellcheck in a clear format. This allows users to quickly access the needed information for shellcheck without having to sift through lengthy texts. Especially in stressful situations or for recurring tasks, cheatsheets for shellcheck are a valuable resource to work efficiently and purposefully.

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