Optimizing CLI Efficiency: My Cross-Server Command Management Solution

2024-12-14

During server migration workflows, I encountered significant latency issues when executing routine commands on newly configured Linux instances. This operational friction motivated me to adapt an existing local command management tool into a distributed synchronization solution.

So a small tool has been born, which is amid to make it more efficient when using the CLI.

Cross-server synchronization
multi-terminal integration (supports bash/zsh/sh)

Download script: fastcode.sh(A version with multi-server synchronization functionality, but it requires server support. A server deployment tutorial will be released later when there is time.)

Initial development focused on local machine operation and using txt to storage, with subsequent optimization implementing rsync-based updates and conflict resolution for multi-server environments.

And it simpler to use the offline version: fastcode-offline-version.sh, just need to put in your local path and set alias.

Installation Steps

Modify configuration:

# Edit fastcode.sh, modify the following settings

CLIENT_ID="Your client name" # Example: Server-No1

API_KEY="Your API key" # Default: your-token

If you encounter permission issues, check file permissions:

chmod +x ~/bin/fastcode

Create personal bin directory and install:

mkdir -p ~/bin

mv fastcode.sh ~/bin/fastcode

chmod +x ~/bin/fastcode

Add to environment variables (if not already added):
echo 'alias fastcode="$HOME/bin/fastcode/fastcode.sh"' >> ~/.bashrc # If using bash

echo 'alias fastcode="$HOME/bin/fastcode/fastcode.sh"' >> ~/.zshrc # If using zsh

source ~/.bashrc # or source ~/.zshrc

chmod +x $HOME/bin/fastcode/fastcode.sh

Now you can use the fastcode command directly

Notes:
After installation, use fastcode -host to check if the configuration is correct
If command not found, make sure you have executed the source command
If you encounter permission issues, check file permissions: chmod +x ~/bin/fastcode

Usage Instructions

Basic Commands

fastcode -f keyword - Search commands
fastcode -all - Show all commands (including IDs)
fastcode -add - Add new command
fastcode -edit ID - Edit specified command
fastcode -host - Show current host label

Command Categories

Commands can be divided into two categories based on server type:

Current server only - Only visible on the current server
Common to all servers - Visible on all servers

Adding Commands

When using fastcode -add to add commands:

Select command type (current server/all servers)
Select or create category
Enter command content
Enter command description (optional)

Editing Commands

Use fastcode -all to view all commands and their IDs, then use fastcode -edit ID to edit a specific command.

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