How do I automate terminal commands using `.bash` files?

Yes, that's what .bash scripts are for! They allow you to execute a series of commands automatically. Just write your commands in the file and run it. If you're facing permission issues, try adjusting your file permissions or check the file path you’re using. Remember that using `sudo` won't work if the command itself isn't found.

To automate your terminal commands using a .bash file, all you need to do is write your commands in a text file and save it with a .bash extension. Then, you can run that file from the terminal. Just make sure to give it executable permissions with `chmod +x /path/to/yourfile.bash` before running it.

You might want to consider using aliases or functions in your `.bashrc`. For example, you could add an alias like `alias ll='ls -alF'` so that typing `ll` in the terminal executes `ls -alF`. Functions can do more complex tasks. Check out the [Arch Linux wiki](https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/Bash/Functions) for more detail on that!