Gist 95d8b883a65f8efcb89318c01a98ab54

100%

Gist 95d8b883a65f8efcb89318c01a98ab54

✓ Published0🌍 Public

Last edited Jan 23, 2026

Created on Jan 23, 2026

This example shows a shell script that automates the installation or upgrade of the Go programming language on a Linux system. The script fetches the latest Go version from the official Go version endpoint, checks the currently installed version, and proceeds to download and extract the appropriate Linux AMD64 tarball. It also updates the system’s PATH by appending the Go binary directory to `/etc/profile` if not already present. The code uses command-line tools like `curl`, `tar`, and `grep` to perform these operations, relying on Go’s public version API and download server.

AI-generated description

Similar vizzes

Loading thumbnail…

Gist ea3c2dbb293136905194cfa2fa60cec8

This example demonstrates a shell script that automates the download and extraction of the latest Linux 64-bit geckodriver release. It shows how to query the GitHub API for the newest release, parse the download URL using `sed`, and pipe the archive directly into `tar` for extraction. The script relies on `curl` to fetch the API metadata and `wget` to retrieve the tarball, providing a one-liner workflow for staying up-to-date with geckodriver binaries.

HHerst

72% match

Loading thumbnail…

Gist 4621876

This example demonstrates how to automate the setup of a Go workspace and package installation via a shell script, following the official Go documentation. The script creates a temporary directory structure with a `src/newmath` folder and writes a custom `sqrt.go` file implementing a basic square root function. It then runs `go install example/newmath` to compile and install the package, verifying the result by checking for zero output or errors. The code relies on the Go command-line tool and standard shell utilities like `echo` and `mkdir`; no external visualization libraries are involved.

HHoffmannP

69% match

Loading thumbnail…

Gist 46edd1c0f072399710e0

This example shows a Bash script automating the post-installation setup of an Elementary OS system, covering package installation, system cleanup, and hardware driver configuration. The code relies on standard command-line tools like `sudo apt-get`, `wget`, `add-apt-repository`, and `dpkg`, along with direct manipulation of system directories. It installs software such as Google Chrome, Gimp, and Steam while removing bloatware like Midori and Noise. The script also configures kernel updates, firmware, and proprietary graphics drivers from PPAs, emphasizing a streamlined, terminal-driven workflow.

MMrMattSim

65% match

Loading thumbnail…

Gist 7ea7490cb95fe21dfad10572a1c8244f

This example visualizes the process of checking and updating the UPX executable packer to its latest release version. It shows a shell-script-driven workflow that queries the GitHub API for the newest release tag, compares it to the locally installed version, and either reports the tool is up to date or proceeds to download, compile, and install the source tarball. The code relies on standard command-line utilities (`curl`, `jq`, `tar`, `make`) and directly parses version strings, without any graphical or interactive rendering libraries. The rendering approach is purely textual terminal output, with no data visualization beyond status messages.

HHerst

65% match

Loading thumbnail…

Gist b6841d55375225f550b287b3e0632119

This example demonstrates how to install Node.js and npm on Ubuntu 18.04 using shell commands, providing a step-by-step reference. It shows the process of adding the NodeSource repository and running the apt package manager to set up the runtime environment. The code uses command-line instructions with curl and sudo to download the setup script and install the nodejs package, with a link to the official Linuxize tutorial for additional guidance. The visualization is not graphical; it is a plain-text procedural guide.

MMistyBlunch

62% match

Loading thumbnail…

Gist 20b9219bcfa5ee87411a30118d3b6163

This example shows a shell script that automates the deployment of a Dockerized application on a fresh Ubuntu server. The script installs Docker and Docker Compose, creates a project directory, and copies a `docker-compose.yml` file into it. It then sets up a systemd service to run the compose file on boot and starts the application. The code uses `curl` to fetch remote files, `usermod` for user permissions, and `systemctl` to enable the service, with the actual container orchestration handled by `docker-compose` and `docker` commands.

CCliffordAnderson

61% match

Loading thumbnail…

Gist 7b6855736feac8b45cbec16c5b9c2fba

This example demonstrates a simple environment setup routine for installing Miniconda on a Linux system via a shell script. It uses `wget` to download the installer, `chmod` to make it executable, and `sudo` to run the installation into `/opt/conda`, followed by permission changes and symbolic links for `conda`, `activate`, and `deactivate` commands. The script shows a procedural, command-line-based workflow without any graphical or interactive visualization, relying purely on Bash scripting and system utilities.

MMistyBlunch

60% match

Loading thumbnail…

Gist f01d812faefd538a9228175105471468

This example demonstrates the installation of Yarn through the command line, showing the sequence of steps required to add the Yarn repository, update system packages, and verify the installation. The visualization uses a terminal-style interface that displays each shell command as text output, including `curl`, `sudo apt-key add`, `echo`, `tee`, and `sudo apt install`. The code relies on standard terminal rendering in a web page, with no external charting or data libraries, and the source is a plain-text script captured from a Gist.

MMistyBlunch

60% match