Validation Commands

Path Checking

check Command

pathmaster check

Validation Checks

Directory existence
Read permissions
Path syntax
Duplicate entries
Invalid characters

Output Format

Validating PATH entries:
✓ /usr/local/bin
✓ /usr/bin
✗ /non/existent/path
✓ /bin

Path Cleanup

flush Command

pathmaster flush

Features

Removes invalid entries
Creates backup first
Updates shell config
Shows removal summary
Maintains valid paths

Process

Backup creation
Path validation
Invalid path removal
Shell config update
Status report

Example Output

Creating backup... Done
Checking PATH entries...
Removing invalid path: /non/existent/path
Removing invalid path: /old/tool/bin
Updated shell configuration
Removed 2 invalid entries

Common Use Cases

System Maintenance

# Regular PATH cleanup
pathmaster check
pathmaster flush

Installation Cleanup

# After software removal
pathmaster check
pathmaster flush

Path Verification

# Before adding new paths
pathmaster check

Best Practices

Regular Validation

Schedule regular checks
Review invalid paths
Document removals
Keep backups

Cleanup Process

Check current PATH
Review invalid entries
Backup if needed
Run flush command
Verify changes

Error Handling

Check error messages
Verify permissions
Review shell config
Test PATH updates