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# alias
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This command allows you to define shortcuts for other common commands. By default, they only apply to the current session. To persist them, add them to your config.
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Syntax: `alias <name> = <body>`
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The command expects two parameters:
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* The name of the alias
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* The body of the alias
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## Examples
Define a custom `myecho` command as an alias:
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```shell
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> alias myecho = echo
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> myecho "hello world"
hello world
```
The suggested help command works!
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```shell
> myecho -h
Usage:
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> myecho {flags}
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flags:
-h, --help: Display this help message
```
