Minimalist C++ CLI Shell Emulator (learning project)

A lightweight command-line interface (CLI) emulator written in C++ that simulates a terminal environment with user authentication, virtual paths, and administrative privilege escalation.

Features

• User Sessions: Basic login system that initializes a home directory and user environment.
• Admin System: Dynamic prompt change (from [$] to [#]) upon successful password verification.
• Command Dispatcher: Efficient command handling using a std::map of function pointers.
• Environment Suite: Includes the ec (Environment Control) set of commands for system metadata.

Available Commands

"help" | Displays general help information. "ec" | Shows the reference for the "ec" command class. "ecVersion" | Displays the current software version. "ecName" | Shows the name of the currently logged-in user. "ecPath" | Displays the virtual directory path. "iWannaBeAnAdmin" | Prompts for a password to grant administrative rights. "clear" | Clears the terminal screen. "exit" | Closes the emulator.

How to Run

Prerequisites

A C++ compiler (GCC, Clang, or MSVC) supporting C++11 or higher.

Compilation

Open your terminal and run:

g++ -o shell_emulator C\ plus\ plus\ program.cpp

Execution

./shell_emulator

Usage Example

License

This project is open-source and available under the MIT License.