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lsof: List open files in a directory.
$ lsof +D ${path-to-directory}
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The command "lsof +D ${path-to-directory}" is used to list open files in a specified directory.

  • "lsof" stands for "list open files" and is a command-line utility in Unix-like operating systems.
  • "${path-to-directory}" is the placeholder for the actual path to the directory you want to inspect.

When you run this command, it will display a list of all the files that are currently open and being used by processes within the specified directory, including regular files, directories, and network sockets. The output will include information about the process ID (PID) along with other details such as the user, file descriptor (FD), file type, and other related information.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.
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