Hey there! Typing those repeated long paths every time you upload a file is such a tedious chore—let’s break down a few straightforward solutions to streamline this workflow, so you can spend less time typing and more time unzipping.

1. Combine Commands in One Line (Quick Fix) #

The simplest immediate fix is to chain your two commands with &&, which only runs the second command if the first succeeds (so you won’t accidentally cd into the directory if the copy fails):

cp filename.zip ../../directory/ && cd ../../directory/

This works great for one-off use, but if you’re doing this multiple times, we can make it even easier.

2. Create a Shell Alias (Reusable Shortcut) #

For repeated use, set up an alias that wraps both commands. Here’s how:

1. Open your shell configuration file (usually ~/.bashrc for Bash, or ~/.zshrc if you use Zsh) in a text editor:

   nano ~/.bashrc
   

2. Add this line at the bottom (it accepts the filename as an argument):

   alias cpandgo='cp "$1" ../../directory/ && cd ../../directory/'
   

3. Save and exit, then reload the configuration to apply changes:

   source ~/.bashrc
   

Now you can run the whole workflow with just:

cpandgo filename.zip

This is perfect if your target directory (../../directory/) rarely changes.

3. Write a Custom Shell Function (Flexible & Robust) #

If you want more control (like error checking for missing files), a shell function is the way to go. Add this to your ~/.bashrc or ~/.zshrc:

cp_to_target() {
    # Define your target directory once here
    local target_dir="../../directory/"
    
    # Check if the input file exists
    if [ -f "$1" ]; then
        cp "$1" "$target_dir" && cd "$target_dir"
        echo "Success! Copied $1 to $target_dir and moved into the directory."
    else
        echo "Error: File '$1' doesn't exist. Please check the filename."
    fi
}

Reload your shell config with source ~/.bashrc, then use it like:

cp_to_target filename.zip

This function will warn you if you try to copy a non-existent file, which prevents frustrating mistakes.

4. Use an Environment Variable (Easy Path Updates) #

If you might need to change the target directory later, define it as an environment variable first:

# Add this to ~/.bashrc to make it permanent
export TARGET_DIR="../../directory/"

Then your command becomes:

cp filename.zip $TARGET_DIR && cd $TARGET_DIR

Later, if the path changes, you just update the TARGET_DIR variable instead of editing every command or alias.

内容的提问来源于stack exchange，提问作者Pasindu