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Release Date: Dec 25, 2024
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Last Release: 17 hours ago
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Python Versions Compatibility: >=3.12

Age: 12 days
Latest Release: 17 hours ago
Dependencies: 2 Direct
Versions: 20
Maintainers: 1
Wheels: OS Independent

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pistol terminal guide

installation

all of these installation methods apply to the newest version of pistol unless stated otherwise.

1. windows install using `pip` (most recommended for windows machines):

step 1: make sure `pip` is updated

python -m pip install --upgrade pip

step 2: install pistol

pip install pistol

2. new in 2.0: linux/ubuntu install using `pipx` (most recommended for linux machines):

step 1: make sure `pipx` is installed and updated

sudo apt install pipx

step 2: install pistol

pipx install pistol

3. linux/ubuntu install using `pip` and `venv`:

step 1: create a virtual environment using `venv`

python3 -m venv .venv

step 2: activate the environment

source .venv/bin/activate

step 3: make sure `pip` is updated

python3 -m pip install --upgrade pip

step 4: install pistol

python3 -m pip install pistol

4. windows fetch using `git` and install using `pip`:

step 1: clone the pistol repository

git clone https://github.com/pixilll/pistol

step 2: make sure `pip` is updated

python -m pip install --upgrade pip

step 3: install the pistol directory

pip install ./pistol

5. new in 2.0: linux/ubuntu fetch using `git` and install using `pipx`:

step 1: clone the pistol repository

git clone https://github.com/pixilll/pistol

step 2: make sure `pipx` is installed and updated

sudo apt install pipx

step 3: install the pistol directory

pipx install ./pistol

6. linux/ubuntu fetch using `git` and install using `pip` and `venv`:

step 1: create a virtual environment using `venv`

python3 -m venv .venv

step 2: activate the environment

source .venv/bin/activate

step 3: clone the pistol repository

git clone https://github.com/pixilll/pistol

step 4: make sure `pip` is updated

python3 -m pip install --upgrade pip

step 5: install the pistol directory

python3 -m pip install ./pistol

7. build from source:

pistol is open-source, and any source code files can be downloaded individually if needed. pistol can be built on your system relatively easily whether you're on windows or linux.

/!\ disclaimer: installing pistol on linux using the third and fifth methods will make pistol only accessible while in the venv environment where it has been installed. you may need to redo step 2 every time you restart your terminal.

which install method should i choose?

os	recommended	supported
windows	1st	1st, 4th, 7th
ubuntu	2nd	2nd, 3rd, 5th, 6th, 7th
linux*	2nd	2nd, 3rd, 5th, 6th, 7th
macos		no install methods for macos

*linux means linux distributions in general, except for ubuntu which was mentioned beforehand

os compatibility and availability

os	availability	versions compatible
windows 11	tested, available	all versions
windows 8-10	not tested, should be available	all versions
windows <=7	tested, not available	no versions
ubuntu	tested, available	all versions
linux*	not tested, should be available	all versions
macos	not tested, probably not available	no versions (most likely)

*linux means linux distributions in general, except for ubuntu which was mentioned beforehand

python compatibility and availability

python version	availability	versions compatible
python >=3.13	not tested, should be available available	all versions
python 3.12, 3.13	tested, available	all versions
python <=3.11	tested, not available	no versions

dependencies

all dependencies should come preinstalled with pistol
if a dependency is not installed, run bucket dep install
if bucket is not installed, run python -m pip install --upgrade pip, then pip install bkt (on windows)
if the issue persists, reinstall pistol by running python -m pip install --upgrade pip, then pip install pistol --force

how to start pistol

arguments

all pistol start methods take one argument: ``
`` means where pistol will start.
if `` is not specified, it will be defaulted to .
location can be for ex. ., .., /home, /, ~, C:/
location can also be storage, which will enter storage mode instantly.
if you want to enter a directory named storage in ., specify ./storage instead.

method 1: windows, ubuntu/linux executable (recommended)

use pistol
tested to work on both windows and linux if everything is set up correctly on the user's device.
recommended for most use cases
- quick to type
- easy to remember

method 2: windows run as python module

use python -m pistol or py -m pistol or similar
make sure python or py are linked to python 3.12 or higher using python --version or py --version
if the output shows that the python version is lower than python 3.12, try installing the newest version here
once installed, or if you are sure you have python 3.12 or higher installed already, try running python -m pistol
`` means the version of python you have installed.
- examples: python3.12, python3.13, python3.14
recommended for internal uses or debugging purposes
- if the executable (method 1) does not work, this method should almost always work.
- if it doesn't, try reinstalling or upgrading pistol using pip install --force pistol (to reinstall) or pip install --upgrade pistol (to upgrade)
- if you are starting pistol from within a program, this method is recommended as it is more likely to work on other computers (assuming pistol is installed on that computer)

method 3: ubuntu/linux run as python module

basically the same at the method 2 (read above)
run with python3 instead of python or py

method 4: windows, ubuntu/linux run from git clone

applies only if you have run git clone https://github.com/pixilll/pistol or gh repo clone pixilll/pistol and are in the same cwd as where you have run that command
same as method 2 (on windows) or method 3 (on ubuntu/linux) but you run -m pistol.pistol instead.

commands:

cd - change current working directory
ucd - undo last cd
- example:

 /home/astridot/Desktop&gt; cd ..
 /home/astridot&gt; cd Documents/MyProject
 /home/astridot/Documents/MyProject&gt;cd /home/astridot
 /home/astridot&gt; cd /
 /&gt; ucd
 /home/astridot&gt; ucd
 /home/astridot/Documents&gt; ucd
 /home/astridot&gt; ucd
 /home/astridot/Desktop&gt; exit
➤➤ Exited pistol

exit - exit pistol. this can also be done faster by pressing ^D chord to ^C
help - go to the pistol documentation page
cls, clear - clears the screen
version - returns the current running version of pistol
search - open an url in your browser
cdh - stands for cd history, displays your cd history and where the next ucd will take you
ccdh - stands for clear cd history, clears the cd history
whereami - see your current location (even in storage mode)
st - switch to storage mode
pistol - only works in solo mode, executes commands in pistol
- example: while in solo mode: pistol whereami
- to start a pistol instance from solo mode, use python3 -m pistol instead
root - changes the cwd to / or whatever the root directory of your system is
rs - stands for reverse search, works somewhat like ^R in bash
cch - stands for clear command history, clears the command history
rmc - stands for remove command, removes a command from the command history
alias - creates an alias for a command
rma - stands for remove alias, removes an alias
ca - stands for clear aliases, clears all aliases
rms - stands for remove suggestion, removes a scs cache item
cs - stands for clear suggestions, clears the scs cache
meta - analyses the size of pistol's meta file
prop - changes small key-boolean pairs in the meta files called 'props'
- argument 1 is the name
- argument 2 is the value
- the value can be true, on, off, false, disabled, enabled, or similar
re - refreshes the meta file
solo
- solo uses the system's default shell to run further commands
- example:

 /home/astridot/Desktop/Project&gt; solo dir
pistol	README.md  setup.py
 /home/astridot/Desktop/Project&gt; solo ls
pistol	README.md  setup.py
 /home/astridot/Desktop/Project&gt; solo echo Hello, world!
Hello, world!
 /home/astridot/Desktop/Project&gt; solo cd ..
⚠️  warning: cd may not work properly when executing using solo
🚨 error: solo: [Errno 2] No such file or directory: 'cd'
 /home/astridot/Desktop/Project&gt; solo exit
⚠️  warning: exit may not work properly when executing using solo
🚨 error: solo: [Errno 2] No such file or directory: 'exit'
 /home/astridot/Desktop/Project&gt; solo help
⚠️  warning: help may not work properly when executing using solo
🚨 error: solo: [Errno 2] No such file or directory: 'help'
 /home/astridot/Desktop/Project&gt; solo
 /home/astridot/Desktop/Project [solo]&gt; echo hi
hi
 /home/astridot/Desktop/Project [solo]&gt; dir
pistol	README.md  setup.py
 /home/astridot/Desktop/Project [solo]&gt; ls
pistol	README.md  setup.py
 /home/astridot/Desktop/Project [solo]&gt; cd ..
⚠️  warning: cd may not work properly when executing using solo
🚨 error: solo: [Errno 2] No such file or directory: 'cd'
 /home/astridot/Desktop/Project [solo]&gt; exit
➤➤ Exited solo
 /home/astridot/Desktop/Project&gt; exit
➤➤ Exited pistol

what are types of solo
- there are multiple types of solo
- each type has the same concept, but different execution
current types of solo
- solo - standard execution
- pwsolo - executes in powershell, regardless of os

pistol dependencies

colorama prompt-toolkit

FAQs

What is pistol?

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Is pistol popular?

The python package pistol receives a total of 19 weekly downloads. As such, pistol popularity was classified as limited. Visit the popularity section on Snyk Advisor to see the full health analysis.

Is pistol well maintained?

We found that pistol demonstrated a healthy version release cadence and project activity. It has a community of 1 open source contributors collaborating on the project. See the full package health analysis to learn more about the package maintenance status.

Is pistol safe to use?

The python package pistol was scanned for known vulnerabilities and missing license, and no issues were found. Thus the package was deemed as safe to use. See the full health analysis review.

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pistol terminal guide

installation

1. windows install using pip (most recommended for windows machines):

step 1: make sure pip is updated

step 2: install pistol

2. new in 2.0: linux/ubuntu install using pipx (most recommended for linux machines):

step 1: make sure pipx is installed and updated

step 2: install pistol

3. linux/ubuntu install using pip and venv:

step 1: create a virtual environment using venv

step 2: activate the environment

step 3: make sure pip is updated

step 4: install pistol

4. windows fetch using git and install using pip:

step 1: clone the pistol repository

step 2: make sure pip is updated

step 3: install the pistol directory

5. new in 2.0: linux/ubuntu fetch using git and install using pipx:

step 1: clone the pistol repository

step 2: make sure pipx is installed and updated

step 3: install the pistol directory

6. linux/ubuntu fetch using git and install using pip and venv:

step 1: create a virtual environment using venv

step 2: activate the environment

step 3: clone the pistol repository

step 4: make sure pip is updated

step 5: install the pistol directory

7. build from source:

pistol is open-source, and any source code files can be downloaded individually if needed. pistol can be built on your system relatively easily whether you're on windows or linux.

/!\ disclaimer: installing pistol on linux using the third and fifth methods will make pistol only accessible while in the venv environment where it has been installed. you may need to redo step 2 every time you restart your terminal.

which install method should i choose?

os compatibility and availability

python compatibility and availability

dependencies

how to start pistol

arguments

method 1: windows, ubuntu/linux executable (recommended)

method 2: windows run as python module

method 3: ubuntu/linux run as python module

method 4: windows, ubuntu/linux run from git clone

commands:

solo

what are types of solo

current types of solo

pistol dependencies

FAQs

What is pistol?

Is pistol popular?

Is pistol well maintained?

Is pistol safe to use?

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1. windows install using `pip` (most recommended for windows machines):

step 1: make sure `pip` is updated

2. new in 2.0: linux/ubuntu install using `pipx` (most recommended for linux machines):

step 1: make sure `pipx` is installed and updated

3. linux/ubuntu install using `pip` and `venv`:

step 1: create a virtual environment using `venv`

step 3: make sure `pip` is updated

4. windows fetch using `git` and install using `pip`:

step 2: make sure `pip` is updated

5. new in 2.0: linux/ubuntu fetch using `git` and install using `pipx`:

step 2: make sure `pipx` is installed and updated

6. linux/ubuntu fetch using `git` and install using `pip` and `venv`:

step 1: create a virtual environment using `venv`

step 4: make sure `pip` is updated