Does this skill cover regular expressions?

Yes, it provides guidance on using the =~ operator for regex matching and capturing specific groups using the BASH_REMATCH array.

What version of Bash is required for these features?

While many basics work in Bash 3.x, features like advanced case transformation and certain parameter expansions require Bash 4.0 or higher.

Why use native Bash string manipulation instead of sed or awk?

Native Bash operations are significantly faster because they do not require spawning external sub-processes, which is critical for performance in loops or large-scale automation scripts.

How do I handle file paths on Windows with this skill?

When using Claude Code tools on Windows, you must ensure backslashes (\) are used for file paths instead of forward slashes, even when performing string operations.

Bash String Manipulation Mastery

Name: Bash String Manipulation Mastery
Author: JosiahSiegel

byJosiahSiegel

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部署与 DevOps

Master advanced Bash string operations using native parameter expansion, pattern matching, and regex to write efficient, dependency-free shell scripts.

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This skill provides a comprehensive framework for performing complex string manipulations natively within Bash, significantly reducing the overhead of spawning external processes like sed, awk, or cut. It covers advanced parameter expansion for substring extraction, default value assignment, and indirect references, alongside powerful pattern matching for prefix/suffix removal and global substitution. By leveraging native regex support and case transformation features, this skill enables developers to create highly optimized, portable scripts for automation, CI/CD pipelines, and system administration tasks while maintaining clean and readable code.

主要功能

Regular expression matching with BASH_REMATCH capture groups
Advanced pattern matching for path manipulation and file extension handling
7 GitHub stars
Efficient string splitting and joining using IFS and mapfile
Native parameter expansion for length, substrings, and default values
Dependency-free text processing including whitespace trimming and case transformation

使用场景

Parsing and validating structured data like logs, emails, and semantic versions using regex
Sanitizing filenames and normalizing complex file paths in automation scripts
Optimizing CI/CD pipelines by replacing external text processing tools with native shell logic

What are Skills?·How to Install

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npx skillfish add josiahsiegel/claude-plugin-marketplace string-manipulation-mastery

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