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April 27, 2026 · 1 min read

How can you create a Bash script that takes user input and uses it to create a new directory?

You can use the read command to take user input in a Bash script. Using the input, you can then create a new directory with the mkdir command. For example,…

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How can you create a Bash script that takes user input and uses it to create a new directory?

COVER // HOW CAN YOU CREATE A BASH SCRIPT THAT TAKES USER INPUT AND USES IT TO CREATE A NEW DIRECTORY?

You can use the read command to take user input in a Bash script. Using the input, you can then create a new directory with the mkdir command. For example, you might prompt the user for a directory name and then create that directory if it doesn’t already exist.

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