How Do You Pass Arguments to a Script in Linux?
Contents

Arguments can be passed to the script when it is executed, by writing them as a space-delimited list following the script file name. Inside the script, the $1 variable references the first argument in the command line, $2 the second argument and so forth. The variable $0 references to the current script.

How do I pass an argument to a bash script in Linux?

To pass an argument to your Bash script, your just need to write it after the name of your script:

  1. ./script.sh my_argument.
  2. #!/usr/bin/env bash. …
  3. ./script.sh. …
  4. ./fruit.sh apple pear orange. …
  5. #!/usr/bin/env bash. …
  6. ./fruit.sh apple pear orange. …
  7. © Wellcome Genome Campus Advanced Courses and Scientific Conferences.

How do you pass an argument to a function in shell script?

To invoke a function, simply use the function name as a command. To pass parameters to the function, add space separated arguments like other commands. The passed parameters can be accessed inside the function using the standard positional variables i.e. $0, $1, $2, $3 etc.

Sarah Jenkins

Sarah Jenkins

Senior Technology Editor & AI Specialist

Sarah Jenkins is a veteran tech journalist with over 12 years of experience covering artificial intelligence, mobile innovations, and digital ethics. Her insights have appeared in leading technology publications worldwide.

Share this article
Twitter Facebook Pinterest