ident
extracts RCS keywords from files
TLDR
Show RCS keywords
$ ident [file]
Process multiple files$ ident [file1] [file2]
Quiet mode$ ident -q [file]
Show version keyword only$ ident -V [file]
SYNOPSIS
ident [options] [files]
DESCRIPTION
ident extracts RCS keywords from files. It finds and displays embedded version control information like $Id$ and $Revision$.
The tool scans binary and text files for RCS keyword patterns. It's used to identify file versions in builds.
PARAMETERS
FILES
Files to scan.-q
Quiet mode.-V
Show version only.--help
Display help information.
CAVEATS
Part of RCS package. Keywords must be expanded. Historical tool.
HISTORY
ident is part of RCS (Revision Control System), predating modern version control systems.