Session and utilities

The source command

Runs a command file in the current shell, so the variables and functions it defines stay in your session.

Syntax

source archivo | . archivo

Copy-ready examples

$ printf 'echo hola\n' > s.sh && source s.shRun a script

You can try them in the browser terminal: it does not touch your computer.

Typical mistakes

  • Unlike running the script, source does not open a new process: the changes affect your session.

Related commands

bashexportenv

FAQ

What is it used for?

To load environment variables or functions when the terminal starts.

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