Linux

pkill

CautionKill processes by name

pkill -f <pattern>

Signals all matching processes. -f matches the full cmdline — beware of collateral matches.

Examples

  • pkill -f 'python.*worker'Kill all matching workers

Syntax

pkill [-f] [-signal] <pattern>

Before you run it

Broad patterns kill unrelated processes.

Related commands

The same reference, with no signal at all

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