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env

env runs a command with changed environment variables. It can also clear variables, change directory, and print the resulting environment.

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Syntax

env [ OPTION ]... [ - ] [ NAME=VALUE ]... [ COMMAND [ ARG ]...]

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Source: env(1) - Linux manual page. Checked 2026-11-03.