Copy-ready commandcat — Export Results
cat /etc/os-release > output.txtRequirements and permissions
- Requirements
- Linux with the referenced utility installed
- Permissions
- Use sudo or root only when required
- Last reviewed
- 2026-07-31
Examples
Export Results
Export the output of cat for documentation or review.
cat /etc/os-release > output.txtOriginal command
Display file contents.
cat /etc/os-releaseCommon errors
Command not found
Confirm Linux with the referenced utility installed is installed and available in your current shell.