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pgrep -n -a <pattern>Complete required fields to copy the generated command.
read-onlyno known side effects Compatibility
LinuxVerified for Linux using posix, bash, zsh syntax.
Operational knowledgereview due 2027-01-20
Requirementspgreppgrep must be installed and available on PATH.
Version supportpgrep Current supported releasesVerified for linux using posix, bash, zsh syntax; consult compatibility notes for platform-specific differences.
Expected signals1288 worker --queue defaultRepresentative successful output; values vary with the selected target and system state.
Known errorspgrep: command not foundpgrep is missing or is not available on PATH.
Verifypgrep -n -a {{pattern}}The 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
01pgrepCommandRuns the pgrep stage of this one-liner.
02-nOptionApplies the command-specific numeric, dry-run, or non-resolving mode.
03-aOptionConfigures pgrep with the -a option.
04<pattern>ParameterA value supplied in the Fill parameters section.
Example input
pgrep -n -a error
Example output
1288 worker --queue default
Illustrative output — exact values vary by system and data.
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