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cat — Export Results

Export the output of cat for documentation or review.

Copy-ready commandcat — Export Results
cat /etc/os-release > output.txt

Requirements 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.txt

Original command

Display file contents.

cat /etc/os-release

Common errors

Command not found

Confirm Linux with the referenced utility installed is installed and available in your current shell.