Show the current user and group identities
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read-onlyno known side effects Compatibility
Linux + macOSVerified for Linux, macOS using posix, bash, zsh syntax.
Operational knowledgereview due 2027-01-19
Requirementsidid must be installed and available on PATH.
Version supportid Current supported releasesVerified for linux, macos using posix, bash, zsh syntax; consult compatibility notes for platform-specific differences.
Expected signalsuid=1001(alex) gid=1001(alex) groups=1001(alex),27(sudo),998(docker)Representative successful output; values vary with the selected target and system state.
Known errorsid: command not foundid is missing or is not available on PATH.
VerifyidThe output matches the expected target and exits without an error.Rollback noteNot required: this command is read-only and does not change system state.
Command breakdown
01idCommandRuns the id stage of this one-liner.
Example output
uid=1001(alex) gid=1001(alex) groups=1001(alex),27(sudo),998(docker)
Illustrative output — exact values vary by system and data.
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