XML Formatter

This project consists of a set of Bash scripts designed to format and process XML files. The primary script is xml_formatter.sh, which relies on several helper scripts to parse options, check the operating system, verify necessary commands, and process XML files.

Scripts

1. xml_formatter.sh
2. parse_options.sh
3. check_os.sh
4. check_commands.sh
5. process_xml_files.sh

1. xml_formatter.sh

This is the main script that orchestrates the XML formatting process. It utilizes the other scripts to ensure a smooth operation.

2. parse_options.sh

This script parses the command-line options and arguments. It ensures that at least one path is provided and sets up necessary variables for further processing.

3. check_os.sh

This script checks the operating system and ensures the script is not run on incompatible systems like Windows.

4. check_commands.sh

This script verifies that required commands (xmllint and diff) are installed on the system before proceeding.

5. process_xml_files.sh

This script processes the XML files, either formatting them or showing differences based on the options provided.

Usage

Run xml_formatter.sh with the appropriate options and paths to process XML files.

./xml_formatter.sh [OPTIONS] path1 [path2 ... pathN]

Options

• -f: Fix the XML files instead of just showing differences.
• -i: Set the XML indentation (e.g., ' ' for 4 spaces or $'\t' for a tab).
• -h, --help: Show the help message and exit.

Example

To format XML files in the current directory with a tab indentation:

./xml_formatter.sh -i $'\t' *.xml

To show differences without fixing:

./xml_formatter.sh *.xml