One-liner
Also called one liner.
In plain English
A one-liner is a command or a small piece of code written on one line.
Example
A PowerShell command that copies a long promptA prompt is the instructions, question, or other input you give an AI model to guide its response. onto the clipboard is a one-liner. A single line that renames a file is also a one-liner.
Why it matters
The shape is the definition: the instruction fits on a single line. What it does depends on the command. A line that copies text to the clipboard is one example, not the meaning of the word.
Common confusion
One-liner describes the shape of the command. It does not name a Botski tool or a kind of deployTo deploy is to make a version of software available where it can run or be served, such as a preview, a test system, or production..
Updated September 30, 2026.