§Turn your scripts into native commands using Bash aliases

von Alien Investor

#Bash #Linux #Termux #GrapheneOS #Encryption #OPSEC #Aliases #Sovereignty

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„Complexity is the enemy of security. But friction is the enemy of adoption.“

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If protecting your data feels like a chore — typing long paths like ~/Scripts/encrypt-folder.sh every time — you might skip it “just this once.” That is when you get vulnerable.

In Part 1 and 2, we built robust encryption scripts. Now, we integrate them into your system so they feel like native commands.

We don’t need GUIs or taskbar icons. We use aliases.

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§The Concept

An alias is simply a custom nickname for a command line instruction. Instead of typing the full path to your script, you just type encrypt. The shell handles the rest.

This works the same way on your Linux desktop and inside Termux on GrapheneOS.

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§Step 1: Locate Your Config

Your terminal (shell) has a configuration file that loads every time you open a new shell session.

Bash users (common on most Linux/Termux): ~/.bashrc

Zsh users (default on macOS; common on some Linux setups): ~/.zshrc

To find out what you are running:

echo $SHELL

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§Step 2: Set the Alias

Open your config file with a text editor.

On Termux or standard Ubuntu/Debian (Bash):

nano ~/.bashrc

Scroll to the very bottom and paste the following lines:

# --- Alien Investor Security Aliases ---
alias encrypt="~/Scripts/encrypt-folder.sh"
alias decrypt="~/Scripts/decrypt-folder.sh"

Make sure the scripts are executable:

chmod +x ~/Scripts/encrypt-folder.sh ~/Scripts/decrypt-folder.sh

Save the file (CTRL+O, Enter) and exit (CTRL+X).

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§Step 3: Activate

Reload the configuration (or simply restart your terminal).

Bash:

source ~/.bashrc

Zsh:

source ~/.zshrc

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§The Result

Now, your workflow is seamless.

To Encrypt:

encrypt

To Decrypt:

decrypt

By reducing the friction of entry, you make security muscle memory — not a task.

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§The Digital Bunker Series

👉 Part 1 — Desktop Sovereignty (Linux): https://primal.net/Alien-Investor/the-digital-bunker-scripting-sovereignty 👉 Part 2 — Mobile Sovereignty (GrapheneOS/Termux): https://primal.net/Alien-Investor/the-mobile-bunker-encryption-on-grapheneos-termux-edition

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