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Linux

timeout

SafeRun with a time limit

timeout 30 <command>

Kills a command after a deadline — make scripts safe against hangs in remote queries and flaky tools.

Examples

  • timeout 10 curl -s https://api.example.com/healthHealth check that gives up at 10 s

Syntax

timeout [-s signal] <duration> <command>

Before you run it

Only kills the wrapped command.

Related commands

  • watchRepeat a command on screen
  • killKill a process
  • nohupKeep running after logout

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