source

SafeReload shell config

source ~/.bashrc

Runs a file in the current shell — apply .bashrc edits or load env files. '.' is the short form.

Examples

source /etc/profile.d/proxy.shLoad proxy settings

Syntax

source <file> / . <file>

Before you run it

Affects the current shell only.

Related commands

env / exportEnvironment variables
aliasCommand aliases

The same reference, with no signal at all

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