Free Online Bash/Shell Script Formatter

Beautify and format shell scripts with syntax highlighting, smart indentation, and proper line breaks after pipes, &&, and || operators.

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terminal Input Script

#!/bin/bash
# deploy.sh - Automated deployment script
set -euo pipefail

APP_NAME="myapp"
DEPLOY_DIR="/var/www/$APP_NAME"
BACKUP_DIR="/var/backups/$APP_NAME"

function log() {
local msg="$1"
echo "[$(date '+%Y-%m-%d %H:%M:%S')] $msg"
}

function build_app() {
log "Building $APP_NAME..."
npm install --production && npm run build
}

function backup() {
log "Creating backup..."
local ts=$(date +%s)
tar -czf "$BACKUP_DIR/$APP_NAME-$ts.tar.gz" "$DEPLOY_DIR"
}

function deploy() {
log "Starting deployment..."
if [ ! -d "$DEPLOY_DIR" ]; then
mkdir -p "$DEPLOY_DIR"
fi
cp -r dist/* "$DEPLOY_DIR/" && chmod -R 755 "$DEPLOY_DIR"
}

function health_check() {
log "Running health check..."
local status=$(curl -s -o /dev/null -w "%{http_code}" http://localhost:8080/health)
if [ "$status" -eq 200 ]; then
echo "OK"
else
echo "FAILED"
return 1
fi
}

case "${1:-help}" in
build) build_app ;;
backup) backup ;;
deploy) build_app && backup && deploy && health_check ;;
help|*) echo "Usage: $0 {build|backup|deploy|help}" ;;
esac

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Key Features

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Syntax Highlighting

Color-coded shell keywords, variables, strings, comments, commands, and flags for better readability.

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Smart Formatting

Toggle smart indentation, pipe breaking, and assignment alignment to match your preferred shell scripting style.

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Fast Processing

Instant shell script beautification with no server roundtrip. All processing runs locally in your browser.

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Privacy First

Your scripts never leave your browser. All processing is local and private.

Frequently Asked Questions

Getting Started

What is a Bash/Shell script formatter?expand_more

A shell script formatter takes messy or inconsistent shell scripts and reformats them with proper indentation, consistent line breaks, and organized structure. It supports Bash, Zsh, and POSIX-compatible shell scripts.

Is this shell formatter free?expand_more

Yes. All tools are completely free and run locally in your browser. No signup, no limits, no hidden costs.

Does the tool store my scripts?expand_more

No. Your shell scripts never leave your browser. All processing happens locally on your device, ensuring complete privacy and security.

Features & Usage

How do I format a shell script?expand_more

Paste your shell script into the input area and click "Format Script". Options let you toggle smart indentation, line breaks after pipe operators, and alignment of variable assignments.

What syntax elements are highlighted?expand_more

The syntax highlighter supports shebang lines, keywords (if/then/else/fi/for/while/do/done/case/esac), variables ($VAR and ${VAR}), quoted strings, comments, command names, and command-line flags.

Does it support Zsh or POSIX sh?expand_more

Yes. The formatter works with Bash, Zsh, and POSIX-compatible shell scripts. Core syntax highlighting and formatting works across all popular shell dialects.

Troubleshooting

What is "Break After Pipes"?expand_more

When enabled, the formatter adds a line break after each pipe (|), &&, or || operator so each command in a pipeline appears on its own indented line for improved readability.

Can I use this tool offline?expand_more

Yes! Once you've visited the page, all functionality works offline thanks to service workers and local processing.

Free Online Bash/Shell Script Formatter

Key Features

Syntax Highlighting

Smart Formatting

Fast Processing

Privacy First

Frequently Asked Questions

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