ALIAS
Keywords: ALIAS, ALIASES
=== USER MANUAL ===
Usage: alias
alias <name> <command>
alias <name>
Description:
Create, delete, or list command aliases. An alias lets you type a
single word to execute one or more commands.
Subcommands:
alias .................. List all your currently defined aliases.
alias <name> <command> . Create or replace an alias. The name must
be a single word. The command can be any
string. If the alias already exists, it is
replaced.
alias <name> ........... Delete an existing alias.
Multiple Commands:
Use a semicolon (;) to chain multiple commands in one alias:
> alias eat get bread bag; eat bread
Variables:
$1 through $9 .... Positional arguments passed after the alias.
$* ............... The entire argument string after the alias name.
> alias k kill $1
> k drone -- executes: kill drone
> alias chat chat $*
> chat Hi guys! -- executes: chat Hi guys!
Restrictions:
- You cannot alias the word alias itself.
- Aliases cannot be nested or used recursively -- commands
within an alias are always interpreted as built-in commands.
- Can be used from any position, even while dead.
- Aliases are saved across sessions.
Related Helpfiles: !
=== END MANUAL ===