exec - execute command in current process

Synopsis

exec COMMAND [OPTIONS...]

Description

exec replaces the currently running shell with a new command. On successful completion, exec never returns. exec cannot be used inside a pipeline.

Example

exec emacs starts up the emacs text editor, and exits fish. When emacs exits, the session will terminate.

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