Show the current open-file limit
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read-onlyno known side effects Compatibility
LinuxVerified for Linux using posix, bash, zsh syntax.
Operational knowledgereview due 2027-01-20
Requirementsulimitulimit must be installed and available on PATH.
Version supportulimit Current supported releasesVerified for linux using posix, bash, zsh syntax; consult compatibility notes for platform-specific differences.
Expected signals1024Representative successful output; values vary with the selected target and system state.
Known errorsulimit: command not foundulimit is missing or is not available on PATH.
Verifyulimit -nThe 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
01ulimitCommandRuns the ulimit stage of this one-liner.
02-nOptionApplies the command-specific numeric, dry-run, or non-resolving mode.
Illustrative output — exact values vary by system and data.
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