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Basta!

Scroll-protected status line at the bottom of the terminal

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Description

Basta! is a small amount of GNU Bash code that maintains a scroll-protected status line at the bottom of the terminal. It provides persistent information display while allowing normal terminal scrolling above.

AI Summary

Maintains a scroll-protected status line at the bottom of the terminal

Capabilities

  • + Display a persistent status line at the bottom of the terminal
  • + Allow normal terminal scrolling above the status line

Use When

  • → You want a persistent information bar in your terminal
  • → You need a status line that does not scroll away

Avoid When

  • x You use tmux or screen which already provide status lines
View AGENTS.md for Basta!