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Certainly! Here's a complete README.md file for your Minishell project:

# Minishell

Minishell is a simple Unix shell implementation, aiming to replicate basic functionalities similar to bash.

## Summary

The project focuses on creating a command-line interpreter (CLI) shell that supports various commands, manages processes, and handles input/output redirection.

## Table of Contents

1. [Introduction](#introduction)
2. [Features](#features)
3. [Installation](#installation)
4. [Usage](#usage)
5. [Contributing](#contributing)
6. [Credits](#credits)
7. [License](#license)

## Introduction

The Minishell project provides a foundational understanding of shell operations, including process management, command execution, and input/output handling in Unix-like systems. It is a part of the curriculum designed to enhance proficiency in C programming and Unix system calls.

## Features

- **Command Execution**: Execute commands using `execve` based on the PATH variable.
- **Built-in Commands**: Implement shell built-ins such as `cd`, `echo`, `pwd`, `export`, `unset`, `env`, and `exit`.
- **Redirections**: Support input and output redirection (`<`, `>`, `<<`, `>>`).
- **Pipelines**: Implement command pipelines using the `|` character.
- **Signal Handling**: Manage signals like `ctrl-C`, `ctrl-D`, and `ctrl-\`.
- **Quoting**: Handle single quotes (`'`) and double quotes (`"`) appropriately.
- **Environment Variables**: Expand environment variables (`$VAR`) and special variables like `$?`.
- **History**: Maintain a command history and support navigating through it using arrow keys.
- **Error Handling**: Handle errors gracefully and ensure no memory leaks.
- **Makefile**: Provided Makefile with `all`, `clean`, `fclean`, and `re` rules for easy compilation and cleanup.

## Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   ```bash
   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/minishell.git
   cd minishell

  1. Compile the program:

    make

  2. Run the Minishell:

    ./minishell

Usage

  • After launching Minishell, you will see a prompt awaiting your commands.
  • Enter commands and press Enter to execute them.
  • Use cd, echo, pwd, export, unset, env, exit built-ins as per shell requirements.
  • Explore input/output redirection, command pipelines, and signal handling functionalities.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! If you have any suggestions, enhancements, or bug fixes, feel free to submit a pull request.

Credits

  • Developed by Your Name
  • Inspired by similar projects and Unix shell functionalities.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.


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