bash-basics
Teaches essential Bash scripting skills, including syntax, variables, control flow, and functions for production environments.
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Security score
The bash-basics skill was audited on Feb 9, 2026 and we found 10 security issues across 2 threat categories, including 1 high-severity. Review the findings below before installing.
Categories Tested
Security Issues
Template literal with variable interpolation in command context
| 56 | ```bash |
Template literal with variable interpolation in command context
| 74 | ```bash |
Template literal with variable interpolation in command context
| 102 | ```bash |
Template literal with variable interpolation in command context
| 121 | ```bash |
Template literal with variable interpolation in command context
| 169 | | `unbound variable` | Using undefined var | Use `${var:-}` | |
Template literal with variable interpolation in command context
| 175 | ```bash |
External URL reference
| 188 | - [Bash Manual](https://www.gnu.org/software/bash/manual/) |
External URL reference
| 189 | - [ShellCheck](https://www.shellcheck.net/) |
External URL reference
| 190 | - [Google Shell Style Guide](https://google.github.io/styleguide/shellguide.html) |
External URL reference
| 191 | - [Bash Pitfalls](https://mywiki.wooledge.org/BashPitfalls) |