linux_utilities.md

To integrate this progress bar feature directly into the system's core commands (cp, mv), you can create wrapper scripts around the existing commands and place them in a directory that is prioritized in the system's PATH. Here's how you can do it:

Step 1: Create Wrapper Scripts

Create scripts that wrap around the existing cp, mv commands and add the progress bar functionality.

1. Wrapper Script for cp:

#!/bin/bash

# cp wrapper with progress
rsync -ah --info=progress2 "$@"

2. Wrapper Script for mv:

#!/bin/bash

# mv wrapper with progress
rsync -ah --info=progress2 --remove-source-files "$@"

Step 2: Place Scripts in a Directory

1. Create a Directory for the Wrappers:

   Create a directory where you will place these wrapper scripts:

   mkdir -p ~/.local/bin

2. Save the Wrapper Scripts:

   Save the above scripts as cp, mv in ~/.local/bin/.

   Example:

   nano ~/.local/bin/cp

   (Paste the cp wrapper script and save it)

   nano ~/.local/bin/mv

   (Paste the mv wrapper script and save it)

3. Make the Scripts Executable:

   Make sure the scripts are executable:

   chmod +x ~/.local/bin/cp
   chmod +x ~/.local/bin/mv

Step 3: Update the PATH

1. Add ~/.local/bin to the PATH:

   Add the directory to your PATH by editing your shell configuration file (e.g., .bashrc or .zshrc):

   echo 'export PATH="$HOME/.local/bin:$PATH"' >> ~/.bashrc

   Then, reload your shell:

   source ~/.bashrc

Step 4: Test the Commands

Now, when you use cp, mv, the wrapper scripts will be executed, providing progress bars.