The prepnote script is a customizable bash utility designed to streamline the setup process for various projects, focusing especially on penetration testing and cybersecurity tasks. It automates the creation of a structured directory layout for showcasing achievements and organizing project efforts efficiently. This script is particularly useful for individuals engaging in platforms like Hack The Box or for any project requiring an organized file structure. It assumes that the Showcase directory is a duplicate of the Local Notes folder from Obsidian, facilitating seamless integration with your knowledge management practices.

• Bash or Zsh shell environment
• Standard Unix utilities (cp, mkdir, echo, awk)

To make the prepnote function available in your shell environment, add it to your .bashrc or .zshrc file. This makes the function accessible anytime you open a terminal.

1. Open your .bashrc or .zshrc file in a text editor. For example:

   nano ~/.bashrc

   or

   nano ~/.zshrc

2. Copy and paste the prepnote function into the file.

3. Save the file and exit the editor.

4. Apply the changes by sourcing your .bashrc or .zshrc file:

   source ~/.bashrc

   or

   source ~/.zshrc

Invoke the prepnote script by calling it with the desired project name as an argument:

prepnote <project_name>

The script performs the following actions:

• Creates a new project folder in two specified locations with adaptable naming conventions: one for showcasing (with the first letter capitalized) and another for project files (in lowercase).
• Duplicates a template directory (your Local Notes from Obsidian for the Showcase part) into the showcase directory.
• Establishes a structured set of directories within the project files location, catering to various project needs.

Here's a customizable template of the prepnote function:

prepnote() {
  # Define your template and destination directories
  local template_dir="<path_to_template>"
  local showcase_destination="<path_to_showcase_dir>"
  local project_destination="<path_to_project_dir>"
  
  local new_folder_name="$1"
  # Customize the naming convention here
  local showcase_folder_name=$(echo "$new_folder_name" | awk '{customize this part}')
  local project_folder_name=$(echo "$new_folder_name" | awk '{customize this part}')
  
  # Operations for the Showcase directory
  cp -r "$template_dir" "$showcase_destination/$showcase_folder_name"
  
  # Operations for the project files directory
  mkdir -p "$project_destination/$project_folder_name"
  # Add subdirectories as needed
  mkdir -p "$project_destination/$project_folder_name/subdirectory1"
  # Continue for other subdirectories...
  
  echo "Setup completed for $showcase_destination/$showcase_folder_name"
  echo "Setup completed for $project_destination/$project_folder_name"
}

Adjust <path_to_template>, <path_to_showcase_dir>, and <path_to_project_dir> with the actual paths on your system. Customize the awk commands to format your folder names according to your preferences.