exec for system
Execute a command, replacing or exiting the current process, depending on platform.
Signature
> exec {flags} (command)
Parameters
command: The command to execute.
Input/output types:
| input | output |
|---|---|
| nothing | any |
Examples
Execute external 'ps aux' tool
> exec ps auxExecute 'nautilus'
> exec nautilusNotes
On Unix-based systems, the current process is replaced with the command. On Windows based systems, Nushell will wait for the command to finish and then exit with the command's exit code.