# Custom bash enumerator created to replace xargs

A Hacker News user developed a custom bash enumerator to overcome frustrations with the xargs command. The tool automates repeated tasks without the complexity of xargs, offering a simpler alternative for command-line users. This highlights ongoing efforts in the developer community to improve everyday scripting utilities.

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## Sources

### Technology
- [Hacker News](https://numerlab.org/2025/07/20/bashumerate-enumerator/) — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 20:12:19 +0000