$ show xwmx/nb
nb is a command-line note-taking, bookmarking, and archiving tool with Git-backed versioning, encryption, full-text search, tagging, pinning, and a built-in web server for browsing. It is implemented primarily as a single portable Bash script, with optional Go, Ksh, and Zsh wrappers. The architecture is a monolith CLI with a plugin system for extending subcommands and themes. Key entry points are the `nb` script and its aliases `bin/notes` and `bin/bookmark`. Data flows involve creating/editing notes in `NB_DIR`, where each notebook is a Git repository; operations create automatic commits, and an `.index` file per folder maintains ordering. The tool supports multiple notebooks, nested folders, encryption (OpenSSL/GPG), bookmark import from browsers, and remote sync via Git. The extensive test suite (2200+ BATS tests) covers all major features and edge cases.
The LLM identified 2 files worth highlighting for reuse:
Demonstrates the nb plugin API: a self-contained shell script that registers a subcommand via `_subcommands add` and provides help via `_subcommands describe`. This pattern allows any shell script to extend nb with new commands by placing a `.nb-plugin` file in the plugins directory. The plugin system is isolated, relying only on naming conventions and sourcing, making it reusable for other shell-based CLIs.
Shared test setup and utility functions for the BATS test suite. Provides common assertions, environment setup, remote repo creation, and helper functions like `_compare`, `_contains`, `_get_hash`, and `_color_primary`. This file encapsulates all test boilerplate, making individual test files concise and focused. The pattern is reusable for any BATS-based testing of CLI tools.