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atq

The command line tool "atq" is used to display the list of pending jobs in the "at" command queue.

The "at" command is a utility that allows users to schedule tasks or commands to be executed at a specific date and time. These tasks can be one-time or recurring.

When a task is scheduled using the "at" command, it is added to the job queue. The "atq" command provides a convenient way to list the pending jobs in this queue. It displays information such as the job number, scheduled time, and date.

Using the "atq" command, you can easily see the list of scheduled jobs and their respective details. This can help you keep track of pending tasks or manage the execution of scheduled jobs on your system.

List of commands for atq:

  • atq:tldr:5b668 atq: Show jobs from queue named 'a' (queues have single-character names).
    $ atq -q ${a}
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  • atq:tldr:f811f atq: Show the current user's scheduled jobs.
    $ atq
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