Description #
Scsh is a shell scripting environment based on the Scheme programming language, offering powerful scripting capabilities with a functional programming approach.
History #
Started in the early 1990s, Scsh was designed to merge traditional shell scripting with the expressive power of Scheme, targeting advanced users requiring complex scripting.
Hello World Code #
(display "Hello, World!\n") How to Run #
Option 1: Online
(No widely available online interpreters)
Option 2: Local
Install scsh on Unix-like systems, then run:
scsh script.scm Key Concepts #
- Based on Scheme Lisp dialect
- Functional programming shell scripting
- Supports streams, processes, and file descriptors
- Allows high-level scripting beyond typical shells
- Can call system commands and handle I/O streams
- Ideal for complex scripting tasks
- Supports macros and Lisp features
- Integrates shell and programming environments
- Requires Scheme knowledge
- Open source and cross-platform
Try It Online #
(None currently available)
Fun Facts #
- Scsh blends shell scripting with Lisp’s power and flexibility.
- It was ahead of its time in supporting advanced scripting concepts.
- Inspired other functional shells and scripting languages.
- Scsh scripts can manipulate processes as first-class objects.
- The project is less active but remains a niche tool for Scheme fans.
