undollar
A terminal utility that automatically removes the leading dollar sign from pasted commands to prevent errors.
What is undollar?
undollar is a Node.js-based command-line tool that automatically removes the leading dollar sign ($) from pasted terminal commands, preventing 'command not found' errors. It solves the common problem of copying commands from online sources like StackOverflow that include the prompt symbol, ensuring they run correctly without manual editing.
Developers and system administrators who frequently copy-paste terminal commands from documentation, tutorials, or forums, especially on Unix-like systems.
It eliminates a frequent minor annoyance with zero configuration, saving time and reducing frustration by seamlessly handling malformed pasted commands without user intervention.
Overview
undollar eats the dollar sign in the command you just pasted into your terminal
Use Cases
Best For
- Preventing 'command not found' errors when pasting from StackOverflow
- Automatically cleaning up copied terminal commands with leading $
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