jobs MacOS Command Guide
The MacOS ‘jobs’ command is a built-in utility that allows users to manage background jobs. This command displays a list of all current jobs running in the background of your terminal session. By using this command, you can view the job ID, status, and the command that started the job. It is especially useful when you have multiple processes running simultaneously and need to keep track of them. Additionally, you can use the ‘jobs’ command to bring background jobs to the foreground, suspend jobs, or terminate them. This guide will walk you through the basics of using the ‘jobs’ command effectively on your MacOS system.
jobs Syntax:
Section titled “jobs Syntax:”jobs [options]Options:
Section titled “Options:”| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| -l | Display process ID and status for each job. |
| -p | Display process group IDs only. |
| -r | Display only running jobs. |
| -s | Display only stopped jobs. |
Parameters:
Section titled “Parameters:”| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| None |
jobs Command Samples:
Section titled “jobs Command Samples:”View Current Jobs
Section titled “View Current Jobs”jobsDisplays a list of current jobs running in the background.
Run a Command in the Background
Section titled “Run a Command in the Background”sleep 10 &Runs the “sleep 10” command in the background for 10 seconds.
Bring a Job to the Foreground
Section titled “Bring a Job to the Foreground”fg 1Brings job number 1 to the foreground.
Send a Job to the Background
Section titled “Send a Job to the Background”bg 2Sends job number 2 to the background.
Kill a Job by Job ID
Section titled “Kill a Job by Job ID”kill %1Terminates the job with job ID 1.
List Stopped or Background Jobs
Section titled “List Stopped or Background Jobs”jobs -lLists all jobs, including their PIDs and statuses.
Suspend a Job
Section titled “Suspend a Job”kill -STOP %1Suspends the job with job ID 1.
jobs FAQ:
Section titled “jobs FAQ:”How do I use jobs in MacOS?
Section titled “How do I use jobs in MacOS?”To use the jobs command in MacOS, execute the following command:
jobsHow can I list all active jobs in MacOS?
Section titled “How can I list all active jobs in MacOS?”To list all active jobs in MacOS, use the following command:
jobs -lIs there a way to display PID along with jobs in MacOS?
Section titled “Is there a way to display PID along with jobs in MacOS?”Yes, you can display the PID along with jobs in MacOS using the following command:
jobs -pHow can I bring a background job to the foreground in MacOS?
Section titled “How can I bring a background job to the foreground in MacOS?”To bring a background job to the foreground in MacOS, you can use the following command:
fg %<job_number>Can I stop a background job in MacOS using the jobs command?
Section titled “Can I stop a background job in MacOS using the jobs command?”Yes, you can stop a background job in MacOS using the jobs command. Here is an example:
kill -STOP %<job_number>How do I resume a stopped job in MacOS?
Section titled “How do I resume a stopped job in MacOS?”To resume a stopped job in MacOS, use the following command:
kill -CONT %<job_number>Applications of the jobs command
Section titled “Applications of the jobs command”- View a list of all currently active jobs in the shell
- Manage multiple processes running in the background
- Check the status of background jobs
- Bring background jobs to the foreground
- Terminate or suspend specific background jobs