Bash Inputrc Tricks: Smarter Tab Completion

With just a couple of lines added to a configuration file, you can reduce keystrokes, avoid typing errors, and make working in the terminal feel smoother. In this guide, we’ll explore what these settings do, how to enable them, and why they matter. If you’re already familiar with other Bash productivity hacks like reusing the last argument with !$, this is a natural next step.