Bash: shopt
12 December 2025 (Updated 14 December 2025)
What is shopt?
In Bash, shopt stands for “Shell options” and is a command you use to switch specific Bash options on or off.
Enable Bash option with shopt
Syntax
shopt -s <option-name>The -s stands for “set”.
Example
shopt -s nullglobDisable Bash option with shopt
Syntax
shopt -u <option-name>The -u stands for “unset”.
Example
shopt -u <option-name>View all options
shoptView specific option
shopt <option-name>
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