InlineShell

Run shell commands inline in Sublime Text, with streaming output and history completion.

Features

• Run the current line or selected text as a shell command
• Pipe selected text into a command using a trailing |command
• Stream output inline, without blocking the editor
• History completion for previously run commands
• Confirmation prompt for dangerous commands
• Blocks interactive commands that require a real terminal

Install

Package Control

Search for InlineShell in Package Control (once the package is accepted).

Manual

1. Open Sublime Text
2. Menu: Preferences -> Browse Packages...
3. Create a folder named InlineShell
4. Copy the plugin files into that folder

Usage

Run a command

1. Type a command, for example ls -la
2. Run the command palette entry Inline Shell: Run Line or Selection
3. Output appears on the next line

Run a selection

Select any text and run Inline Shell: Run Line or Selection.

Pipe selection into a command

Select content that ends with a pipe command:

{"name": "test", "value": 123}
|grep name

Or use an inline pipe:

{"name": "test"} |grep name

History completion

Run Inline Shell: History Complete to pick a previous command.

Key bindings

This package does not define default key bindings to avoid overriding Sublime defaults. Add your own in your user keymap if you want them. Example:

[
  {"keys": ["super+enter"], "command": "run_command_run_line"},
  {"keys": ["ctrl+tab"], "command": "run_command_history_complete"}
]

Shell aliases

If you want custom aliases or PATH entries, create a lightweight shell rc file:

zsh: ~/.zshrc_lite

alias ll='ls -la'
alias g='git'
export PATH="$HOME/.local/bin:$PATH"

bash: ~/.bashrc_lite

alias ll='ls -la'

Blocked commands

The following interactive commands are blocked and will prompt you to use a terminal:

• vim, vi, nano
• top, htop
• less, more, man
• watch

Dangerous command protection

Commands like these require confirmation:

• rm -rf, rm -f
• sudo rm
• dd of=/dev/...
• mkfs
• chmod 777 /
• shutdown, reboot

Requirements

• Sublime Text 4
• macOS or Linux
• zsh or bash

License

MIT