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psgrep: Find process lines containing a specific string.
$ psgrep ${process_name}
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The command "psgrep ${process_name}" is used to search for a specific process running on a Unix-like operating system using the "ps" command for process status. Here is a breakdown of the command:

  • "psgrep": This is not a standard command but rather a custom command or script that combines both "ps" and "grep" commands to filter the output of the "ps" command based on a specific process name.
  • "${process_name}": This is a placeholder variable that should be replaced with the actual name of the process you want to search for. It could be the name of an executable or a keyword related to the process.

When executed, the command will retrieve a list of all processes running on the system using the "ps" command and then use the "grep" command to filter the output based on the provided process name. The result will be the process or processes that match the specified name.

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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