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syntax error near unexpected token

$bash: syntax error near unexpected token `('

Analysis

Bash encountered a character or keyword in a place it didn't expect.

Common Triggers

  • Unescaped parenthesis or special characters.
  • Missing fi, done, or esac closing keywords.

Debug Checks

  • $Look for unclosed quotes or brackets.
  • $Check for special characters that need escaping (e.g., (, ), <).

Resolution

1
Escape special characters with backslash \.
2
Complete the control structure (e.g., add fi to if).

Metadata

Tool
Bash
Severity
High
Tags
#bash#syntax#shell