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# shc

> Generic shell script compiler.
> More information: <https://manned.org/shc>.

- Compile a shell script:

`shc -f {{script}}`

- Compile a shell script and specify an output binary file:

`shc -f {{script}} -o {{binary}}`

- Compile a shell script and set an expiration date for the executable:

`shc -f {{script}} -e {{dd/mm/yyyy}}`

- Compile a shell script and set a message to display upon expiration:

`shc -f {{script}} -e {{dd/mm/yyyy}} -m "{{Please contact your provider}}"`
