Automate and Organize Your Workflows with AHOY!

Welcome to the revolution of workflow automation! AHOY! is a command-line tool designed to streamline your projects, regardless of the technology you’re using. With AHOY!, each project gets its very own command-line interface (CLI) app, requiring zero code and dependencies.

Getting Started with AHOY!

AHOY! allows users to write commands in a YAML file, which can then be utilized in various ways:

• Minimal setup: No coding required!
• Command listing and help text for easy navigation
• Quick command execution from any subdirectory

Initially created to help run interactive commands within Docker containers, AHOY! has expanded its use-case to benefit local commands, SSH commands, and anything else you can execute from the command line.

Example of Usage

Imagine you want to import a MySQL database running in Docker. Without AHOY!, your command could look like this:

docker exec -i $(docker-compose ps -q cli) bash -c mysql -u$DB_ENV_MYSQL_USER -p$DB_ENV_MYSQL_PASSWORD -h$DB_PORT_3306_TCP_ADDR $DB_ENV_MYSQL_DATABASE some-database.sql

That’s quite complicated, right? Now, with AHOY!, you can drastically simplify that command to:

ahoy mysql-import some-database.sql

Understanding the YAML Setup for AHOY!

Think of your YAML setup as a menu at a restaurant. Each item on the menu represents a command (or dish) that you can easily select and enjoy. With AHOY!, you’re writing the recipes (or YAML definitions) that describe how to prepare each dish (execute each command) with all necessary ingredients (arguments and paths). Essentially, this allows for quick access to run complex commands just by selecting them from the menu!

Installation in Different Environments

Installing AHOY! is a breeze, whether you’re using macOS, Linux, or Windows.

macOS

Use Homebrew by running:

brew install ahoy

Linux

Download the latest release from GitHub, and follow the instructions to place the binary in your $PATH.

Windows

If you’re using WSL2, utilize the Linux binary that fits your architecture. It’s just as seamless!

Command Aliases

AHOY! allows you to create shortcuts for commands, enhancing usability. It’s like having an easy-to-remember nickname for a long name. For example:

ahoyapi: v2
commands:
  hello:
    usage: Say hello
    cmd: echo Hello, World!
    aliases: [hi, greet]

In this setup, you can say “hi” or “greet” in place of “hello” — how convenient!

Troubleshooting Tips

As you embark on this AHOY! adventure, you might encounter some bumps along the way. Here are a few troubleshooting ideas:

• Ensure your YAML syntax is correct; a misplaced colon can throw errors.
• Check that you’re running commands in the appropriate directory and that your .ahoy.yml file is present.
• If commands aren’t recognized, confirm that AHOY! is correctly installed and in your system’s PATH.

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Conclusion

At fxis.ai, we believe that such advancements are crucial for the future of AI, as they enable more comprehensive and effective solutions. Our team is continually exploring new methodologies to push the envelope in artificial intelligence, ensuring that our clients benefit from the latest technological innovations.

So, why wait? Dive into AHOY! and automate your workflows today!