# Shell Basics

> Linux shell basics - navigation, commands, file operations

- Skill: `pluginagentmarketplace/shell-basics` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 7 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add pluginagentmarketplace/shell-basics`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/pluginagentmarketplace/shell-basics/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: pluginagentmarketplace (https://skillmd.com/u/pluginagentmarketplace)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/pluginagentmarketplace/shell-basics

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# Shell Basics Skill

## Overview

Master Linux shell fundamentals for efficient command-line usage.

## Capabilities

- **Navigation**: cd, pwd, ls, tree
- **File Operations**: cp, mv, rm, mkdir
- **Text Viewing**: cat, less, head, tail
- **Search**: find, locate, grep
- **Permissions**: chmod, chown, umask

## Examples

```bash
# Navigate and list
cd /var/log
ls -la

# Find files
find / -name "*.log" -mtime -1

# Search in files
grep -r "error" /var/log/
```