How do I create aliases on Windows command line, or override existing commands with a script?

Question

In bash on Linux platforms, I can write an alias that performs a command, such as:

alias cdpics='cd /home/me/Pictures; ls -l'

Which will change to my Pictures folder and list its contents. And even use it to override commands:

alias sudo='echo;cd'

Which will make the sudo command echo what they pass to it, then change to their home holder. Is there a way to do this on the Windows command prompt - particularly the latter example? for instance, can I have the dir or tree command instead execute a batch file?

Answer 1

Can I have the dir or tree command instead execute a batch file?

You can use doskey for this:

doskey dir c:\batch\mydir.cmd
doskey tree c:\batch\mytree.cmd

See Doskey - recall commands - Windows CMD - SS64.com

Answer 2

.cmdrc, the most convenient unix-like experience

If you are looking for a bash-like experience, this is the closest you can get.

• Loads automatically with every instance of cmd
• Doesn't require keyword DOSKEY for aliases
  example: ls=ls --color=auto $*
• Supports arbitrary commands (e.g. custom welcome prompt, etc.)

See this QA for details How to set an alias in Windows Command Line?