How to Open Shell Script Files in Ubuntu

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Summary: Learn how to open and run shell script files in Ubuntu. Discover the methods to execute scripts via terminal or graphical interface on Ubuntu.
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In Ubuntu, opening and running shell script files is straightforward, whether you prefer using the command line or a graphical interface. Shell scripts typically have a .sh extension and contain a series of commands that can be executed in a Unix/Linux terminal. Here are a few methods to open and run shell script files in Ubuntu:

Using Terminal:

Navigate to the Script’s Directory:
Open a terminal (you can use Ctrl+Alt+T as a shortcut) and change directory (cd) to where your script is located. For instance:

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Set Execute Permissions:
Ensure your script has executable permissions. If not, grant execute permission using:

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Run the Script:
Execute your script by typing:

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Replace scriptname.sh with the actual name of your script file.

Using GUI (Graphical User Interface):

Open File Manager (Nautilus):
Use the file manager (such as Nautilus) to navigate to the directory containing your script file.

Right-click on the Script:
Right-click on your script file (scriptname.sh) to open the context menu.

Select “Properties” > “Permissions”:
In the properties window, navigate to the “Permissions” tab.

Check “Allow Executing File as Program”:
Enable the option to allow executing the script as a program.

Double-click to Run:
Once executable permissions are set, you can double-click the script file to run it. Alternatively, you can right-click and select “Run” from the context menu.

Using Text Editors:
You can also open and edit shell script files using text editors like nano, vim, or graphical editors like Gedit, VSCode, or Sublime Text. To open a script file for editing in the terminal, use:

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For a graphical editor:

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By following these methods, you’ll be able to easily open and run shell script files in Ubuntu, whether from the terminal or the graphical interface.

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