gummy

Set the screen temperature to 3000K

$ gummy [[-t|--temperature]] [3000]

$ gummy --backlight [50]

$ gummy [[-b|--brightness]] [45]

$ gummy [[-b|--brightness]] [+10]

$ gummy [[-b|--brightness]] [-10]

$ gummy [[-s|--screen]] [1] [[-t|--temperature]] [3800] [[-b|--brightness]] [65]

gummy command [options] [arguments]

set key value
    Stores or updates a persistent key-value pair. If key already exists, its value is overwritten.

get key
    Retrieves and prints the value associated with the specified key to standard output. An error is returned if the key is not found.

list
    Displays all currently stored key-value pairs managed by gummy for the current user.

clear [key]
    Removes a specific key-value pair identified by key. If no key is provided, all stored data for the current user is cleared.

info
    Provides details about the gummy storage location and overall usage statistics.

The gummy command is a hypothetical utility designed for managing lightweight, ephemeral data that requires persistence across terminal sessions or system reboots, without the overhead of traditional files or databases. It serves as a simple, user-specific key-value store, enabling users to "stick" small pieces of information, such as temporary notes, configuration flags, or frequently used strings, for easy retrieval later.

Unlike environment variables, which are typically confined to the current shell or process, gummy ensures data availability across multiple login sessions. Its primary goal is to provide a frictionless way to store and retrieve data that is "gummy" – persistent yet easily modifiable or discarded. This makes it an ideal tool for personal command-line workflows where certain information needs to be conveniently accessible and durable for a moderate period.

It aims to bridge the gap between volatile shell variables and rigid filesystem storage, offering a flexible layer for dynamic information management.

Hypothetical Command: The gummy command is a conceptual utility and does not exist as a standard command in Linux distributions. This description is provided for illustrative purposes.
Note: If you need similar functionality, consider using custom shell scripts, environment variables, or dedicated note-taking utilities.

Security Implications: If this command were real, data would typically be stored in plain text within the user's home directory. Therefore, it would not be suitable for storing sensitive information such as passwords or private keys.

Scalability: This concept is designed for small, intermittent data storage. It is not optimized for large datasets or high-performance data operations.

Conceptually, gummy data would be stored in a hidden, user-specific file (e.g., ~/.config/gummy/data.json or ~/.gummy_data) to ensure persistence across reboots and login sessions. This file would be automatically managed by the command.

The data would ideally be stored in a simple, human-readable format such as JSON or a basic key-value text file, allowing for easy inspection and minimal overhead.

The gummy command is purely hypothetical and therefore has no historical development or usage within Linux systems. Its conceptualization arises from the common need for a lightweight, flexible mechanism to store and retrieve small pieces of data that persist beyond a single shell session, without requiring the formality of a traditional filesystem or database. It represents a potential solution to bridge the gap between volatile shell variables and permanent file storage for user-centric, non-critical information.

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