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diff --git a/doc/gitlab-basics/command-line-commands.md b/doc/gitlab-basics/command-line-commands.md index b7e6844f43a..74539b33642 100644 --- a/doc/gitlab-basics/command-line-commands.md +++ b/doc/gitlab-basics/command-line-commands.md @@ -1,75 +1,47 @@ -# Command Line basic commands - -## Start working on your project - -In Git, when you copy a project you say you "clone" it. To work on a git project locally (from your own computer), you will need to clone it. To do this, sign in to GitLab. - -When you are on your Dashboard, click on the project that you'd like to clone. -To work in the project, you can copy a link to the Git repository through a SSH -or a HTTPS protocol. SSH is easier to use after it's been -[set up](create-your-ssh-keys.md). While you are at the **Project** tab, select -HTTPS or SSH from the dropdown menu and copy the link using the _Copy URL to clipboard_ -button (you'll have to paste it on your shell in the next step). - - - -## Working with project files on the command line - -This section has examples of some basic shell commands that you might find useful. For more information, search the web for _bash commands_. - -Alternatively, you can edit files using your choice of editor (IDE) or the GitLab user interface. - -### Clone your project - -Go to your computer's shell and type the following command with your SSH or HTTPS URL: +--- +type: howto, reference +--- -``` -git clone PASTE HTTPS OR SSH HERE -``` - -A clone of the project will be created in your computer. - -NOTE: **Note:** -If you clone your project via a URL that contains special characters, make sure -that characters are URL-encoded. - -### Go into a project directory to work in it - -``` -cd NAME-OF-PROJECT -``` +# Command Line basic commands -### Go back one directory +When [working with Git from the command line](start-using-git.md), you will need to +use more than just the Git commands. There are several basic commands that you should +learn, in order to make full use of the command line. -``` -cd .. -``` +## Start working on your project -### List what’s in the current directory +To work on a Git project locally (from your own computer), with the command line, +first you will need to [clone (copy) it](start-using-git.md#clone-a-repository) to +your computer. -``` -ls -``` +## Working with files on the command line -### List what’s in the current directory that starts with `a` +This section has examples of some basic shell commands that you might find useful. +For more information, search the web for _bash commands_. -``` -ls a* -``` +Alternatively, you can edit files using your choice of editor (IDE), or the GitLab user +interface (not locally). -### List what’s in the current directory that ends with `.md` +### Common commands -``` -ls *.md -``` +The list below is not exhaustive, but contains many of the most commonly used commands. -### Create a new directory +| Command | Description | +|--------------------------------|---------------------------------------------| +| `cd NAME-OF-DIRECTORY` | Go into a directory to work in it | +| `cd ..` | Go back one directory | +| `ls` | List what’s in the current directory | +| `ls a*` | List what’s in the current directory that starts with `a` | +| `ls *.md` | List what’s in the current directory that ends with `.md` | +| `mkdir NAME-OF-YOUR-DIRECTORY` | Create a new directory | +| `cat README.md` | Display the contents of a [text file you created previously](#create-a-text-file-in-the-current-directory) | +| `pwd` | Show the current directory | +| `clear` | Clear the shell window | -``` -mkdir NAME-OF-YOUR-DIRECTORY -``` +### Create a text file in the current directory -### Create a README.md file in the current directory +To create a text file from the command line, for example `README.md`, follow these +steps: ``` touch README.md @@ -80,37 +52,37 @@ nano README.md #### Press: enter ``` -### Show the contents of the README.md file +### Remove a file or directory -``` -cat README.md -``` - -### Remove a file +It is easy to delete (remove) a file or directory, but be careful: DANGER: **Danger:** -This will permanently delete the file. +This will **permanently** delete a file. ``` rm NAME-OF-FILE ``` -### Remove a directory and all of its contents - DANGER: **Danger:** -This will permanently delete the directory and all of its contents. +This will **permanently** delete a directory and **all** of its contents. ``` rm -r NAME-OF-DIRECTORY ``` -### View command history +### View and Execute commands from history + +You can view the history of all the commands you executed from the command line, +and then execute any of them again, if needed. + +First, list the commands you executed previously: ``` history ``` -### Execute command 123 from history +Then, choose a command from the list and check the number next to the command (`123`, +for example) . Execute the same full command with: ``` !123 @@ -118,27 +90,32 @@ history ### Carry out commands for which the account you are using lacks authority -You will be asked for an administrator’s password. +Not all commands can be executed from a basic user account on a computer, you may +need administrator's rights to execute commands that affect the system, or try to access +protected data, for example. You can use `sudo` to execute these commands, but you +will likely be asked for an administrator password. ``` -sudo COMMAND +sudo RESTRICTED-COMMAND ``` CAUTION: **Caution:** Be careful of the commands you run with `sudo`. Certain commands may cause -damage to your data and system. +damage to your data or system. -### Show which directory I am in +## Sample Git taskflow -``` -pwd -``` +If you are completely new to Git, looking through some [sample taskflows](https://rogerdudler.github.io/git-guide/) +will help you understand the best practices for using these commands as you work. -### Clear the shell window +<!-- ## Troubleshooting -``` -clear -``` -### Sample Git taskflow +Include any troubleshooting steps that you can foresee. If you know beforehand what issues +one might have when setting this up, or when something is changed, or on upgrading, it's +important to describe those, too. Think of things that may go wrong and include them here. +This is important to minimize requests for support, and to avoid doc comments with +questions that you know someone might ask. -If you are completely new to Git, looking through some [sample taskflows](https://rogerdudler.github.io/git-guide/) will help you understand best practices for using these commands as you work. +Each scenario can be a third-level heading, e.g. `### Getting error message X`. +If you have none to add when creating a doc, leave this section in place +but commented out to help encourage others to add to it in the future. --> |