mkfile

A tiny shell utility to quickly create files or directories with optional --dir and --dry-run flags.

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Overview

mkfile is a simple command-line tool that automates file and directory creation. It creates parent directories automatically and supports a dry-run mode for previewing commands before execution.

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Usage

mkfile [--dry-run] [--dir] path1 [path2 ...]

Options:

• --dir Create directories instead of files (uses mkdir -p)
• --dry-run Print the commands that would be executed without running them
• --help Show help message and exit

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Examples

mkfile notes/todo.txt
# Creates 'notes/' if missing and an empty file 'todo.txt'

mkfile --dir src include
# Creates 'src/' and 'include/' directories

mkfile --dry-run data/input.txt
# Prints mkdir/touch commands without running them

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Installation

Clone the directory using git clone and then:

cp mkfile ~/.local/bin/mkfile
chmod +x ~/.local/bin/mkfile

Ensure ~/.local/bin is in your PATH.

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Notes

• Parent Directories are created automatically when making files.
• When using --dir, only directories are created.
• Multiple paths can be specified in one command.

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Licensed under the MIT License