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psgrep: Find process lines containing a specific string, excluding headers.
$ psgrep -n ${process_name}
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The command "psgrep -n ${process_name}" is used to find and display information about the processes that match a specific process name.

Here's a breakdown of the command:

  • "psgrep" is the name of the command or script being executed. It stands for "process grep."
  • "-n" is an option or flag that is used to specify the process name to search for. It is followed by "${process_name}" which is a placeholder for the actual process name you want to search for. You need to replace "${process_name}" with the desired process name.
  • Overall, the command searches for processes matching the provided process name and displays information related to those processes.
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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