Linux

history

SafeShell history

history | grep <word>

Shows past commands. !N re-runs one; !! repeats the last ('sudo !!' is classic).

Examples

  • sudo !!Re-run last command with sudo

Syntax

history [N] / !N / !!

Before you run it

Keep secrets out of history.

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