Append stdout to file, but continue to output to console

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On linux/bash I'd like to append stdout of a command to a file, but not redirect it (i.e. I want it to to go to both console and file). Any clues?

score 7 · Accepted Answer · answered Dec 23 '11 at 08:49

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I think "tee" is the right command for this -- unfortunately I don't know the exact syntax. Tee writes its input to stdout and to a file.

answered Dec 23 '11 at 08:49

cmenke

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I looked it up and the basic syntax is: command | tee file.txt – cmenke Dec 23 '11 at 08:50
And a merry christmas to you too! – Joel Dec 23 '11 at 10:36
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If you want to append to the file (instead of overwriting), use `command | tee -a file.txt` – Gordon Davisson Dec 23 '11 at 16:12

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