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Shell Formatter

INPUT SHELL SCRIPT

OPTIONS

Tool Type

Indentation Type

How many whitespaces

Shell (highlighted)

Why use a Shell script formatter?

Shell script formatters ensure consistent code style, improve readability, and make debugging easier. Properly formatted shell scripts reduce syntax errors, improve maintainability, and help follow shell scripting best practices.

What does Shell script formatting do?

Shell script formatting standardizes indentation, spacing, and structure. It properly formats function definitions, conditionals, loops, and variable assignments while respecting Shell syntax requirements like proper spacing around operators.

How to format Shell scripts?

Paste your Shell script in the input area, select your preferred indentation style (tabs or spaces), and the formatter will automatically process your script following Shell scripting best practices. The result can be copied or downloaded as a .sh file.