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logsave

executes a command and saves both stdout and stderr to a log file

TLDR

Save command output to log
$ logsave [path/to/logfile] [command]
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Save stdin to log
$ logsave [logfile] -
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Append to log file
$ logsave -a [logfile] [command]
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Run with verbose output
$ logsave -v [logfile] [command]
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SYNOPSIS

logsave [options] logfile command [arguments]

DESCRIPTION

logsave executes a command and saves both stdout and stderr to a log file. It includes timestamps and exit status, making it useful for recording the output of scheduled tasks or system scripts.

PARAMETERS

-a

Append to log file instead of replacing
-v
Verbose mode
-
Read from stdin instead of running command

INSTALL

sudo apt install logsave
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sudo apk add e2fsprogs-extra
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CAVEATS

Part of e2fsprogs package. The log file is created with timestamps for start, end, and command exit status.

SEE ALSO

script(1), tee(1), logger(1)

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