kr
Run programs or commands via Kerberos
TLDR
View documentation for the original command
SYNOPSIS
N/A - 'kr' is not a standard Linux command with a defined synopsis.
DESCRIPTION
The command 'kr' is not a recognized standard Linux command or utility found in typical Linux distributions.
It is highly probable that 'kr' is:
1. A typo for another common command (e.g., 'mkdir', 'grep', 'kill').
2. A custom alias or function defined in your shell's configuration files (e.g., .bashrc, .zshrc).
3. A user-defined script located in your system's PATH.
4. A command specific to a particular, non-standard software package or application that you have installed.
Unlike well-known utilities like 'ls' or 'grep', 'kr' does not have a universally defined purpose, syntax, or set of options. Its functionality would be entirely dependent on how it is implemented on a specific system.
CAVEATS
As 'kr' is not a standard Linux command, its behavior is unpredictable without knowing its source.
Using an unknown 'kr' command could lead to unexpected actions, file modifications, or system issues if it's a malicious script or an incorrectly configured alias.
Always verify the origin and purpose of non-standard commands before execution.
IDENTIFYING AN UNKNOWN 'KR' COMMAND
If you encounter 'kr' on your system, you can use the following commands to investigate its nature:
type kr: This command will tell you if 'kr' is an alias, a function, a built-in command, or an executable.
which kr: If 'type kr' indicates it's an executable, 'which kr' will show its full path. You can then inspect the file (e.g., using 'cat' or 'less').
alias | grep kr: Checks if 'kr' is an alias.
declare -f kr: Checks if 'kr' is a shell function.
man kr: While unlikely for a non-standard command, it's worth checking if a manual page exists.
HISTORY
N/A - There is no documented history for a standard Linux command named 'kr'.
Any usage or development history would be specific to individual systems where 'kr' has been defined as a custom command or alias.