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Parse a .env (dotenv) file directly using BASH
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parse_dotenv.bash
# Pass the env-vars to MYCOMMAND
eval $(egrep -v '^#' .env | xargs) MYCOMMAND
# … or ...
# Export the vars in .env into your shell:
export $(egrep -v '^#' .env | xargs)
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carlosonunez commented Dec 25, 2024 •
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@tgrushka's method is the most reliable one for me when used in scripts.

You can also use it like this if your env vars are in a string:

set -o allexport
source <(grep -Ev '^#' <<< "$YOUR_ENV_VAR_STRING")
# rest of the script

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