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tldr/pages/linux/exec.md
Alejandro Cervera ced5cb22f6
common/*: update pages of POSIX special Built-In utilities (#11858)
* eval, exec, exit, export, readonly, set, shift, trap: use Open Group links

* exec, export, trap: split Linux and POSIX
2023-12-29 18:37:58 +05:30

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exec

Replace the current process with another process. More information: https://linuxcommand.org/lc3_man_pages/exech.html.

  • Replace with the specified command using the current environment variables:

exec {{command -with -flags}}

  • Replace with the specified command, clearing environment variables:

exec -c {{command -with -flags}}

  • Replace with the specified command and login using the default shell:

exec -l {{command -with -flags}}

  • Replace with the specified command and change the process name:

exec -a {{process_name}} {{command -with -flags}}