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What is command MacOS command?

The command command in MacOS is a powerful utility that allows users to execute commands directly from the terminal. It provides a way to streamline the process of running commands and can be a handy tool for automating tasks.

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CommandSyntax
OptionDescription
Option1Description of Option 1
Option2Description of Option 2
ParameterDescription
Parameter1Description of Parameter 1
Parameter2Description of Parameter 2
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ls

Lists all files and directories in the current directory.

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ls | wc -l

Counts the number of files and directories in the current directory.

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du -sh

Shows the total disk usage of the current directory in a human-readable format.

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uptime

Displays how long the system has been running since last boot.

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ps aux

Lists all running processes along with detailed information.

How do I check the version of a command in MacOS?

Section titled “How do I check the version of a command in MacOS?”

To check the version of a command in MacOS bash, you can use the following command:

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command --version

To get help for a command in MacOS bash, you can use the following command:

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command --help

How do I run a command as a background job in MacOS?

Section titled “How do I run a command as a background job in MacOS?”

To run a command as a background job in MacOS bash, you can use the following command:

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command &

How do I check the manual of a command in MacOS?

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To check the manual of a command in MacOS bash, you can use the following command:

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man command

How do I find the location of a command in MacOS?

Section titled “How do I find the location of a command in MacOS?”

To find the location of a command in MacOS bash, you can use the following command:

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which command

How do I list all available commands in MacOS?

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To list all available commands in MacOS bash, you can use the following command:

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compgen -c

How do I execute multiple commands in a single line in MacOS?

Section titled “How do I execute multiple commands in a single line in MacOS?”

To execute multiple commands in a single line in MacOS bash, you can use the following command:

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command1 ; command2

How do I execute a command repeatedly at intervals in MacOS?

Section titled “How do I execute a command repeatedly at intervals in MacOS?”

To execute a command repeatedly at intervals in MacOS bash, you can use the following command:

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watch -n 5 command
  • Automating tasks
  • Managing system settings
  • Running scripts
  • Monitoring system activities
  • Checking system information
  • Controlling processes
  • Configuring network settings
  • Troubleshooting system issues
  • Managing files and directories
  • Installing and updating software