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xargs

xargs builds command lines from standard input and runs the command one or more times. It groups input items to stay within command-size limits.

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Syntax

xargs [ option ...] [ command ] [ initial-argument ...]

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  • find -print0
  • find -exec ... +
  • -0
  • -n
  • -L
  • -P
  • -r
  • -t

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