System File Type – sh

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System File Type

sh

Code
Windows Explorer icon for the sh file type in OneDrive folders

Overview

A Unix/POSIX-style shell script.

Characteristics

Plain text containing shell commands, expansions, pipelines, redirection, functions, and control structures, often beginning with a shebang.

Common Uses

System automation, builds, deployment, environment setup, and command-line workflows.

Compatible Programs

  • Bash
  • Windows Subsystem for Linux
  • Visual Studio Code

Sources

sh Available by Year Taken/Created

sh — Live from Microsoft

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