- version
- 2.0.0
- name
- Config
- description
- Manage app configuration files with init, list, and add operations. Use when initializing configs, listing settings, switching environments.
- author
- BytesAgain
- homepage
- https://bytesagain.com
- source
- https://github.com/bytesagain/ai-skills
Config
Multi-purpose configuration and data utility tool. Initialize settings, add entries, search records, and export data — all from the command line.
Commands
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
config run <input> | Execute the main function with the given input |
config config | Show the configuration file path ($DATA_DIR/config.json) |
config status | Display current system status (shows "ready" when operational) |
config init | Initialize the data directory and prepare for first use |
config list | List all entries stored in the data log |
config add <item> | Add a new timestamped entry to the data log |
config remove <item> | Remove a specified entry |
config search <term> | Search entries by keyword (case-insensitive) |
config export | Export all stored data to stdout |
config info | Show version number and data directory path |
config help | Show help with all available commands |
config version | Show current version |
Data Storage
- Default data directory:
~/.local/share/config/ - Data log:
$DATA_DIR/data.log— stores all added entries with timestamps - History log:
$DATA_DIR/history.log— timestamped record of every command executed - Override the storage location by setting the
CONFIG_DIRenvironment variable
Requirements
- Bash 4+ (uses
set -euo pipefail) - No external dependencies, API keys, or network access required
- Fully offline and local — data never leaves your machine
When to Use
- Bootstrapping a new project — Run
initto create the data directory and get a clean starting point for configuration tracking - Logging configuration changes — Use
addto record timestamped configuration decisions, environment changes, or deployment notes - Searching through config history — Find specific entries with
searchto trace when a setting was last changed - Exporting settings for backup — Dump all stored entries with
exportand redirect to a file for version control or sharing - Quick status checks in scripts — Use
statusandinfoin automation pipelines to verify the tool is ready before proceeding
Examples
# Initialize the config data directory
config init
# Record a configuration change
config add "Set DATABASE_URL to production endpoint"
# Record another entry
config add "Enabled rate limiting: 100 req/min"
# List all recorded entries
config list
# Search for entries related to a keyword
config search "database"
# Export all data to a backup file
config export > config-backup.txt
# Check system status
config status
# View version and storage location
config infoHow It Works
The tool maintains a simple date-stamped text log (data.log). Each add command appends a new line with the current date and your input. Every command execution is also logged to history.log for audit trails. The search command performs a case-insensitive grep, and export outputs the full data log to stdout.
Tips
- Use
config configto find where the config JSON file is stored — handy for automated backup - Pipe
exportinto other tools:config export | wc -lto count entries - Combine with cron or CI/CD: log config drifts automatically with
config add "$(diff old new)" - Run
config helpat any time to see the complete command reference
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