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POSIX Shell Argument Quoter
Quote text as one literal POSIX-shell argument without executing commands.
Your results will appear here.
Three steps. That’s it.
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Shell argument escaping tool online
Represent one literal argument for a POSIX shell. This quoting is not Windows cmd or PowerShell syntax and does not run the command.
How to use it
Enter the source input or select Try example. Review the displayed input. Select Run tool and inspect the result before copying or downloading.
Worked examples
Represent one literal argument for a POSIX shell.
Worked example — POSIX Shell Argument Quoter
Settings: No additional options
Input:
file with spaces and 'quotes'
Output:
'file with spaces and '"'"'quotes'"'"''
Limitations and common mistakes
- This quoting is not Windows cmd or PowerShell syntax and does not run the command.
Frequently asked questions
How can I quote a POSIX shell argument online?
Enter the source input or select Try example. Review the displayed input. Select Run tool and inspect the result before copying or downloading.
Where is my input processed?
The bundled tool processes input in your browser. It does not upload tool input to a conversion service. Other site plugins, analytics, advertising and browser extensions may have separate behavior.
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