# Bash
> The most widespread Unix/Linux system shell

## Summary
The most widely used Unix shell, providing scripting and interactive command-line capabilities

## Capabilities
- Execute commands interactively and in scripts
- Provide programmable tab completion
- Support command history and job control
- Offer extensive scripting capabilities

## When to Use
- You need a universally available shell
- You want maximum compatibility with shell scripts

## When NOT to Use
- You want a more modern, user-friendly shell (use fish or zsh)

## Related Tools
- [zsh](/tools/zsh) (complementary)
- [fish](/tools/fish) (complementary)

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Source: https://littlescripts.sh/tools/bash
