Shell Script Formatter

Format and beautify shell scripts with proper indentation and shell scripting conventions. Supports bash, zsh, and POSIX shell syntax.

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About Shell Script Formatting
Shell scripting is a powerful way to automate tasks and manage system operations. Proper formatting of shell scripts improves readability, maintainability, and helps prevent common scripting errors. This tool supports bash, zsh, and POSIX shell syntax.
Features
  • Format and beautify shell scripts
  • Support for bash, zsh, and POSIX shell
  • Proper indentation for control structures
  • Format function definitions and calls
  • Handle conditional statements and loops
  • Support for command substitution and variables
  • File upload support (.sh files)
  • Download formatted results
  • Copy to clipboard
Shell Script Elements
  • Variables: Environment and local variables
  • Functions: Reusable code blocks
  • Conditionals: if, case, and test constructs
  • Loops: for, while, and until loops
  • Command substitution: $() and backticks
  • Redirection: Input/output redirection
  • Pipes: Command chaining
Best Practices
  • Use consistent indentation (typically 2 or 4 spaces)
  • Quote variables to prevent word splitting
  • Use meaningful function and variable names
  • Add comments for complex logic
  • Use proper error handling with exit codes
  • Follow shell scripting style guides
  • Test scripts with shellcheck for validation
What is Shell Formatter?
Shell Formatter is a versatile tool designed to format and beautify shell scripts according to POSIX standards and universal shell scripting best practices. Shell scripting is fundamental to Unix-like systems, providing automation capabilities across different shells including sh, bash, zsh, and dash, requiring consistent formatting for portable and maintainable scripts.
Our Shell formatter ensures your scripts follow established POSIX conventions and maintains consistency across different shell environments and Unix systems, embracing portability and reliability principles.
Key Benefits:
  • POSIX Compliance: Apply POSIX shell standards and cross-platform compatibility conventions automatically
  • Multi-Shell Support: Format scripts for compatibility across sh, bash, zsh, dash, and other shell interpreters
  • System Portability: Structure code for compatibility across Linux, Unix, macOS, and embedded systems
  • Automation Excellence: Optimize formatting for system administration, deployment, and automation workflows
  • Security Focus: Format code to highlight security best practices and prevent common vulnerabilities
Perfect for system administrators, DevOps engineers, Unix developers, and automation teams working with cross-platform scripts, embedded systems, and portable automation solutions.
Shell Formatting Options
Configure Shell formatting to match POSIX standards and team preferences. Our formatter supports comprehensive options for portable shell scripting features, automation patterns, and cross-platform workflows.
Indentation Settings
  • Function and conditional indentation (2 spaces POSIX standard)
  • Loop and case statement alignment
  • Command substitution structure
  • Pipeline and redirection formatting
Code Structure Options
  • Shebang and interpreter declaration
  • Variable assignment and export
  • Function definition structure
  • Exit code and error handling
Shell-Specific Features
  • POSIX parameter expansion
  • Command substitution patterns
  • Test and conditional expressions
  • Signal handling and traps
Advanced Formatting
  • Cross-platform compatibility patterns
  • Security and quoting standards
  • Performance optimization structure
  • Documentation and comment alignment
How to Use Shell Formatter:
  1. Upload your shell script or paste automation code directly into the editor
  2. Select your preferred formatting options (POSIX compliance, indentation, portability settings)
  3. Click "Format" to apply shell best practices and improve script portability
  4. Use fullscreen mode for large automation projects and complex system scripts
  5. Copy the formatted output for deployment or integrate with shell development tools
Integration Support: Works seamlessly with shell development tools including VS Code with shell extensions, shellcheck integration, and deployment systems. Compatible with POSIX-compliant shells and popular automation frameworks for cross-platform system administration.