Korn Shell Script
General Information
| Title | KSH File Extension |
| Extension | .ksh |
| Full Form | Korn Shell Script |
| File Type | Script File |
| Developer | David Korn |
| MIME Type | application/x-ksh |
File Function
| Primary Function | Execute commands |
| Additional Functions | Automation, Scripting |
| Features | Programming, Scripted execution |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Text-based |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| System Administration | Yes |
| Task Automation | Yes |
| Development | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Script injection |
| Best Practices | Permission control, Code review |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 1980s |
| Latest Version | ksh93u+ (2020) |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .sh, .bash, .csh |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Unix/Linux Shells |
Free | Unix, Linux, BSD |
 Cygwin |
Free | Windows |
 MacOS Terminal |
Free | MacOS |