Automation on Under the Anvil

The Power of the Stream: Why I Stopped Opening Files

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Explore the hidden power of sed: doing bulk searches and replacements in a single command.

Rsync: The Efficient Courier

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Why re-upload everything? Learn how to sync your local forge with your remote VPS using only the bits that changed.

SSH Mastegry: Forging a Secret Tunnel

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Stop typing IP addresses. Learn how to use the SSH config file to jump into your VPS with a single word.

The .bashrc Forge: Customizing your Environment

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Your .bashrc is not just a configuration file; it is the blueprint of your digital workshop. Every alias is a custom tool; every function is a streamlined workflow.

The Power of the Alias

Why type hugo server -D ten times a day when you can strike the anvil once?

alias forge='hugo server -D'
alias deploy='make deploy'

Contextual Awareness

A true Textsmith makes the prompt work for them. Adding the current Git branch to your PS1 ensures you always know where your “heat” is directed.

The Trinity Part 2: Sed, the Surgeon's Blade

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Make your life simple by using sed, the stream editor, to make fast edits in one or more files