# Plex Scripts Bash Completion Implementation ## Overview Implemented comprehensive bash completion for all Plex-related scripts to provide intelligent tab completion functionality. The completion system supports both the main `plex.sh` script and the new `scan-plex-libraries.sh` scanner script, along with all related aliases. ## Implementation Details ### New Completion Script **File**: `/home/acedanger/shell/completions/plex-scripts-completion.bash` **Features Implemented**: - ✅ **plex.sh Command Completion**: Complete main commands (start, stop, restart, status, scan, repair, nuclear, help) - ✅ **Scanner Sub-command Completion**: When using `plex.sh scan`, completes with scanner commands - ✅ **Direct Scanner Completion**: Complete commands for `scan-plex-libraries.sh` - ✅ **Option Completion**: Complete flags like `-v`, `--verbose`, `-h`, `--help` - ✅ **Boolean Flag Completion**: For `refresh` and `analyze` commands, completes with `true`/`false` - ✅ **Alias Support**: Completion for all plex-related aliases - ✅ **Path-based Completion**: Works with relative and absolute paths - ✅ **Advanced Features**: Optional library section ID completion (with timeout protection) ### Supported Scripts and Aliases #### Main Scripts - `plex.sh` - Main Plex management script - `scan-plex-libraries.sh` - Library scanner script - `./plex.sh` - Relative path execution - `/home/acedanger/shell/plex/plex.sh` - Absolute path execution #### Aliases - `plex` - Main plex script - `px` - Quick shortcut for plex script - `plex-start` - Direct start command - `plex-stop` - Direct stop command - `plex-restart` - Direct restart command - `plex-status` - Direct status command - `plex-scan` - Scanner via plex.sh - `plex-scanner` - Direct scanner access ### Completion Examples #### plex.sh Commands ```bash $ plex.sh start stop restart status scan repair nuclear help $ plex.sh s start status scan $ plex.sh scan list scan refresh analyze generate tree interactive -v --verbose -h --help ``` #### Scanner Commands ```bash $ scan-plex-libraries.sh list scan refresh analyze generate tree interactive $ scan-plex-libraries.sh - -v --verbose -h --help $ scan-plex-libraries.sh refresh 29 true false $ scan-plex-libraries.sh analyze 29 true false ``` #### Alias Completion ```bash $ plex-scan list scan refresh analyze generate tree interactive $ plex-scanner list scan refresh analyze generate tree interactive ``` ## Installation Integration ### Setup Scripts Updated #### bootstrap.sh ```bash # Added plex completion to executable permissions chmod +x "$DOTFILES_DIR/completions/plex-scripts-completion.bash" 2>/dev/null || true ``` #### setup.sh ```bash # Enhanced completion installation section # - Installs backup, plex, and environment backup completions # - Creates ~/.local/share/bash-completion/completions/ directory # - Copies and makes completion scripts executable ``` #### .zshrc ```bash # Added plex completion loading if [ -f "$HOME/shell/completions/plex-scripts-completion.bash" ]; then source "$HOME/shell/completions/plex-scripts-completion.bash" fi ``` ### Manual Installation For immediate testing or manual setup: ```bash # Enable bash completion in zsh autoload -U +X bashcompinit && bashcompinit autoload -U compinit && compinit -u # Source the completion script source /home/acedanger/shell/completions/plex-scripts-completion.bash ``` ## Advanced Features ### Context-Aware Completion The completion system is context-aware and provides different suggestions based on: - **Command Position**: Different completions for first argument vs subsequent arguments - **Previous Word**: When previous word is specific command, shows relevant options - **Script Type**: Different behavior for main plex.sh vs scanner script ### Intelligent Boolean Completion For commands that accept boolean flags: ```bash # Refresh with force flag $ scan-plex-libraries.sh refresh 29 true false # Analyze with deep flag $ scan-plex-libraries.sh analyze 29 true false ``` ### Optional Section ID Completion The completion script includes an advanced feature (commented out by default) that can: - Connect to the running Plex server - Retrieve actual library section IDs - Provide them as completion options - Include timeout protection to prevent hanging To enable: ```bash # Uncomment this line in the completion script: # complete -F _plex_scanner_with_sections plex-scanner ``` ### Helper Functions #### _plex_list_sections Manual function to list available library sections: ```bash $ _plex_list_sections Available Plex library sections: 29: Movies 30: TV Shows 31: Music ``` ## Error Handling and Safety ### Timeout Protection - Advanced section ID completion includes 3-second timeout - Prevents hanging if Plex server is unresponsive - Gracefully falls back to basic completion ### Service Validation - Checks if completion functions exist before calling - Handles missing scripts gracefully - Provides meaningful fallbacks ### Cross-Shell Compatibility - Works in both bash and zsh - Uses bash completion compatibility mode in zsh - Handles shell-specific export differences ## Testing and Validation ### Manual Testing ```bash # Test basic completion source /home/acedanger/shell/completions/plex-scripts-completion.bash # Test with specific commands complete -p plex.sh complete -p scan-plex-libraries.sh complete -p plex-scan ``` ### Integration Testing - Completion works after setup script execution - Aliases receive appropriate completion - Path-based execution maintains completion - No conflicts with existing backup script completion ## Documentation Updates ### Updated Files 1. **completions/README.md**: Added comprehensive Plex completion documentation 2. **completions/plex-scripts-completion.bash**: New completion script 3. **setup/setup.sh**: Enhanced completion installation 4. **setup/bootstrap.sh**: Added plex completion to executable permissions 5. **dotfiles/.zshrc**: Added plex completion loading ### Documentation Sections Added - Plex Management Scripts section in completions README - Usage examples with all plex commands - Installation instructions including manual setup - Troubleshooting information ## Benefits ### User Experience - **Faster Command Entry**: Tab completion reduces typing - **Discovery**: Users can discover available commands via tab - **Error Prevention**: Reduces command typos and invalid options - **Consistency**: Same completion experience across all scripts ### Developer Experience - **Maintainable**: Completion logic is well-documented and modular - **Extensible**: Easy to add new commands or options - **Robust**: Handles edge cases and errors gracefully - **Standard**: Follows bash completion best practices ### Integration Benefits - **Seamless**: Works with existing alias system - **Automatic**: Installed by setup scripts - **Compatible**: Works with both direct script calls and aliases - **Flexible**: Supports multiple invocation methods ## Future Enhancements ### Potential Improvements 1. **Dynamic Section IDs**: Enable real-time library section completion 2. **File Path Completion**: For commands that accept file paths 3. **History-based Completion**: Remember frequently used section IDs 4. **Custom Completions**: User-configurable completion preferences 5. **Performance Optimization**: Cache completion data for faster response ### Extensibility Points - Easy to add new commands to existing completion functions - Modular design allows for script-specific completion logic - Helper functions can be extended for more intelligence - Integration points for future plex-related scripts ## Best Practices Followed ### Code Quality - **Modular Functions**: Separate completion functions for each script - **Error Handling**: Graceful fallbacks and error prevention - **Documentation**: Comprehensive inline comments - **Consistency**: Follows existing completion script patterns ### Performance - **Minimal Overhead**: Fast completion without unnecessary processing - **Timeout Protection**: Prevents blocking on slow operations - **Efficient Logic**: Optimized completion tree traversal - **Resource Conscious**: Minimal memory and CPU usage ### Compatibility - **Shell Agnostic**: Works in bash and zsh - **Path Independent**: Handles various script invocation methods - **Version Safe**: Compatible with different bash completion versions - **System Independent**: Works across different Linux distributions ## Conclusion The Plex scripts bash completion implementation provides a comprehensive, user-friendly tab completion system that enhances the command-line experience for all Plex-related operations. The system is well-integrated with the existing shell setup, follows best practices, and provides room for future enhancements while maintaining backward compatibility.