Using bash history to get a previous command, copy it and then 'run' it but with the command commented

Question

Just a question to improve my bash skills. I always do this:

$ history | grep some_long_command

...
...
123 some_long_command1.........
124 some_l         


        

Answer 1

You may wan to try "suggest box"-like history https://github.com/dvorka/hstr - it reads Bash history and allows for quick navigation.

To get the last command simply type hh, navigate to the command and use right arrow to get it on command line (where you can edit it and/or add comment).