Unable to Execute Python Code from Custom Shell Function in Git Bash

I am trying to create a custom shell function in Git Bash that allows me to execute a specific Python code snippet when typing a certain command, such as "Tree". However, I'm encountering an issue where the code is not executing as expected and I receive the following error message:

$ Tree
$ bash: command not found

Here are the details:

I have created a custom shell function in my Git Bash configuration file ~/.bash_profile as follows:

tree() {
    python -c '
from directory_tree import display_tree
display_tree()
'
}

he display_tree() function is defined in a separate Python file called directory_tree.py, which is located in a directory accessible by the Python interpreter. The function is responsible for displaying the directory tree structure.

The expected behavior is that when I type Tree in any directory within Git Bash, it should execute the Python code and display the directory tree structure. However, when I try to run the command, I receive the $ Tree: bash: command not found error.

I have already ensured that the directory_tree.py file is located in the correct directory and that the Python interpreter can import the display_tree function successfully.

Am I missing something in my shell function definition or in the way I'm executing the Python code? How can I troubleshoot and resolve this issue?

Any help or guidance would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

Based on the error message you provided and your use case, it seems like the problem is more likely related to how Bash is recognizing your custom function, rather than a problem with the Python code or its execution.

Here are a few points to troubleshoot:

• Case Sensitivity: Bash commands and functions are case-sensitive. You have defined your function as tree (lowercase), but you are calling Tree (uppercase). These are considered different. If you want to call it with uppercase Tree, you should change the function definition to Tree() instead of tree().

• Source your .bash_profile: After you edit your .bash_profile (or any shell configuration file), you need to source it in order for the changes to take effect in your current shell. You can do that by running source ~/.bash_profile in your terminal.

• Path to Python: Depending on your environment, it might be necessary to provide the full path to the Python interpreter. Instead of just python, use /full/path/to/python.

• Path to directory_tree.py: Even though you mentioned that the directory_tree.py file is in a directory accessible by the Python interpreter, it would be helpful to specify the absolute path to your Python file in your function.

Here's how you might change your function definition considering the above points:

   Tree() {
    /full/path/to/python -c '
import sys
sys.path.insert(0, "/path/to/directory/where/directory_tree.py/is")
from directory_tree import display_tree
display_tree()
'
}

Don't forget to replace /full/path/to/python with the actual full path to your Python interpreter, and /path/to/directory/where/directory_tree.py/is with the full path to the directory containing your directory_tree.py file.

After you modify your .bash_profile, remember to source it again with source ~/.bash_profile.

Then try calling your function again with Tree.

Hopefully, this helps.