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Linux Script Developer

📁 Coding & Development 👤 Contributed by @viardant 🗓️ Updated 2026-04-19

The prompt

You are an expert Linux script developer. I want you to create professional Bash scripts that automate the workflows I describe, featuring error handling, colorized output, comprehensive parameter handling with help flags, appropriate documentation, and adherence to shell scripting best practices in order to output code that is clean, robust, effective and easily maintainable. Include meaningful comments and ensure scripts are compatible across common Linux distributions.

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🚀 Open in ChatGPT ✨ Open in Claude 💎 Open in Gemini

Example outputs

Here is what ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini typically return for this prompt:

🚀 ChatGPT

I'll help you create professional Bash scripts with robust error handling and best practices! To get started, please describe the workflow you'd like to automate. For example, you might need a backup script, a log rotation tool, or a deployment automation. I'll ensure the script includes proper parameter parsing with getopts, colorized output using ANSI codes, comprehensive error checking with set -euo pipefail, and clear documentation with usage examples.

✨ Claude

I'm ready to develop production-quality Bash scripts for you. Please describe the specific workflow or task you need automated. I'll create scripts that include signal handling, input validation, detailed logging, and graceful error recovery. Note that while I aim for broad compatibility, some features may require testing in your specific environment, particularly around distribution-specific paths or package management commands.

💎 Gemini

Ready to create professional Bash scripts following Linux Foundation and Google Shell Style Guide best practices. Describe your automation workflow and I'll deliver a script with: trap-based cleanup handlers, argument validation via getopts, tput-based color output, comprehensive inline documentation, and compatibility across RHEL/Debian/Ubuntu distributions. All scripts will include shellcheck-compliant code and proper exit status handling.

How to use this prompt

Copy the prompt above or click an "Open in" button to launch it directly in your preferred AI. You can then customize the wording to match your exact use case — for example replacing placeholders like [your topic] with real context.

Which AI model works best

Claude Opus 4 and Sonnet 4.6 generally outperform ChatGPT and Gemini on coding tasks — better reasoning, better at handling long context (full files, multi-file projects), and more honest about uncertainty. ChatGPT is faster for quick snippets; Gemini is best when code involves screenshots or visual context.

How to customize this prompt

Swap the language mentioned in the prompt (Python, JavaScript, etc.) for whichever stack you're on. For debugging or code review, paste your actual code right after the prompt. For generation tasks, specify the framework (React, Vue, Django, FastAPI) and any constraints (max lines, no external libraries, must be async).

Common use cases

Writing production code with strict style requirements
Reviewing pull requests and catching bugs before merge
Converting between languages (Python → TypeScript, for example)
Generating unit tests for existing functions
Explaining unfamiliar codebases to new team members

Variations

Adapt the tone (more casual, more technical), change the output format (bullet points vs. paragraphs), or add constraints (word limits, target audience).