Sometimes, while working on the terminal, especially during long-running processes, it’s useful to have an audible notification when the task is finished. In this guide, we’ll show you how to make your terminal play a sound after any command completes, ensuring you're alerted without constantly checking the terminal. Why Do This? This trick can save time and improve workflow, especially when: You’re running lengthy build processes or installations. You’re waiting for large file transfers. You're programming embedded systems and need confirmation when flashing is done. Let’s dive into how to do this on a Linux system. Step-by-Step Guide to Playing a Sound After a Command 1. Using paplay or aplay to Play Sounds On most Linux distributions, you can use paplay or aplay to play sound files directly from the terminal. Here's how you can append a sound notification after a command. Basic Command Structure : PC:~$ your_command && paplay /path/to/soundfile.oga Or, if...
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