What does command do?

Run a command bypassing functions/aliases `command -v name` is the portable way to test whether a program exists.

command

Run a command bypassing functions/aliases

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What it does

`command -v name` is the portable way to test whether a program exists.

Common flags

Flag	Meaning
`-v`	Print the path/definition
`-p`	Use a default PATH

Examples

command -v kubectlCheck that kubectl is installed · explain & risk-check →

command lsRun ls ignoring an alias · explain & risk-check →

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