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how set unix alias with current directory works on every path

i have this alias that works on "/" directory but stops working when path changes

    alias exesh='chmod +x $(find . -maxdepth 1 -name '*.sh')'

I am a newbie with Unix so any help is welcome
*I'm using cygwin, if can be this the issue *

Bash, on this problem, says me this


    find: paths must precede expression: 2b.sh
    Usage: find [-H] [-L] [-P] [-Olevel] [-D help|tree|search|stat|rates|opt|exec] [path...] [expression]
    chmod: missing operand after '+x'
    Try 'chmod --help' for more information.

but if i paste on command line chmod +x $(find . -maxdepth 1 -name '*.sh') it works properly, so i think it depends on current directory .

Solution

  • with suggestion on using find -exec i finally my problem solved. The solution is:
    alias exesh='find . -name "*.sh" -exec /bin/chmod +x {} \;'