The alias command in Termux allows you to create custom shortcuts for longer commands, enhancing your efficiency and productivity. to create an alias, use the following syntax.
$ alias shortcut_name=’your_command’
Create an alias named “l” for the “ls -l” command
The alias “l” is now a shortcut for the “ls -l” command, saving you keystrokes and simplifying your terminal experience.
alias l='ls -l'
same you can make update and upgrade shortcut using alias command like below command after enter you can update and upgrade your termux packages by using shortcut command update.
alias update='apt update -y && apt upgrade -y'
then type update command in termux for update and upgrade termux packages in termux you can make any command shortcut using alias command.
update
alias –help
For additional options and information about the “alias” command, you can use the “–help” flag. Running the following command:
alias --help
The “–help” flag provides detailed information about the usage and options of the “alias” command, allowing you to explore its functionalities further. 💡
The “alias” command in Termux is a handy utility for creating and managing command shortcuts, enhancing your command-line productivity. 🚀👨💻