cppipe is a utility that allows you to use C++ programs as scripts. it also offers a shell like syntax for seamless command execution In this way your scripts can benefit from increased control and speed, while maintaining a lot of the potential for simple command call syntax. INSTALLATION: In terminal use: sudo ./install.sh HOW TO WRITE A CPPIPE PROGRAM: Just include HOW TO EXECUTE A CPPIPE PROGRAM: In terminal use: cppipe my_cppipe_program.cpp ${ANY_ARGUMENTS_FOR_YOUR_PROGRAM}