Unix/Linux File Search and Execution Tool

This tool is designed to simplify the process of searching directories for specific files or file types on Unix/Linux systems. Additionally, it offers the functionality to execute executable files found during the search.

Usage

./file_search_tool [OPTIONS]

Options:

• -name PATTERN: Search for files with a specific name pattern.
• -type TYPE: Specify the type of file to search for (f: regular file, d: directory).
• -path STRING: Set the path where the search should be performed (default is the current directory).
• -exec: Execute the found executable files.
• -h, --help: Display help and exit.

Examples

• Search for all text files in the current directory:

./file_search_tool -name "*.txt"

• Search for executable files and execute them:

  ./file_search_tool -type f -exec

Note

• The tool follows symbolic links by default. Use the -no-follow-links option to disable following symbolic links.
• If no options are provided, the tool will search for all files in the current directory.