script Command in Linux

Syntax of script Command in Linux

The basic syntax of the script command in Linux is as follows:

Where:

• options: These are optional flags that can modify the behavior of the script command.
• file: This is the optional name of the file where the session will be recorded. If omitted, the output is saved to a file named 'typescript' in the current directory.

Options in script Command in Linux

1. -a, --append: Append the output to 'file' or 'typescript', retaining the prior contents.

   For example -

   This command appends the output of the script command to 'session.log'.

2. -q, --quiet: Quiet mode, don't display the start and stop notifications.

   For example -

   This command starts a new session with the script command, and does not display the usual start and stop notifications.

3. -c, --command: Run the 'command' rather than an interactive shell.

   For example -

   This command executes 'ls -la', and saves the output to 'file.log'.

Example Usages

• Basic usage of script command:

  Output:

  Explanation: This command starts a new recording session. The output of this session is stored in the 'typescript' file.

• Usage with filename:

  Output:

  Explanation: This command starts a new recording session, with the output stored in the 'mysession.log' file.

Advanced Use Cases of script Command in Linux

• Using script command with date command:

  Output:

  Explanation: This command records the terminal session and saves the output into a file with the current date as part of the name.

• Use script command with -c option to record specific command:

  Explanation: This command runs 'ls -la' and records its output into 'directory_listing.log' file.

• Use script command with tee to view and save the output at the same time:

  Explanation: This command runs 'ls -la', displays its output and simultaneously saves it into 'file.log'.