readline

Edit command lines while typing, with history support

The GNU readline library allows users to edit command lines as they are typed in. It can maintain a searchable history of previously entered commands, letting you easily recall, edit and re-enter past commands. It features both Emacs-like and vi-like keybindings, making its usage comfortable for anyone.

Versions: 8.1.2 · 7.0.5 · 6.2
Website: https://savannah.gnu.org/projects/readline/
Licenses: GPL 3+
Package source: gnu/packages/readline.scm
Builds: See build status
Issues: See known issues

Installation

Install the latest version of readline as follows:

guix install readline

Or install a particular version:

guix install readline@6.2

You can also install packages in augmented, pure or containerized environments for development or simply to try them out without polluting your user profile. See the guix shell documentation for more information.