qcp
Copy files with progress display
TLDR
Copy with progress
$ qcp [source] [destination]
Copy directory$ qcp -r [source_dir] [destination_dir]
Preserve attributes$ qcp -p [source] [destination]
Verbose copy$ qcp -v [source] [destination]
SYNOPSIS
qcp [options] source destination
DESCRIPTION
qcp (quick copy) is a file copy utility that may refer to various enhanced copy tools with features like progress bars, speed display, or queued copying.Note: Specific implementation varies. Common alternatives include pv, rsync, or gcp.
PARAMETERS
-r, --recursive
Copy directories recursively.-p, --preserve
Preserve file attributes.-v, --verbose
Verbose output.-f, --force
Overwrite without prompt.-i, --interactive
Prompt before overwrite.
EXAMPLES
$ # Basic copy
qcp file.txt /backup/
# Directory copy
qcp -r /data /backup/
# Preserve permissions
qcp -p important.doc /archive/
# Force overwrite
qcp -f new.conf /etc/app.conf
qcp file.txt /backup/
# Directory copy
qcp -r /data /backup/
# Preserve permissions
qcp -p important.doc /archive/
# Force overwrite
qcp -f new.conf /etc/app.conf
ALTERNATIVES
$ # rsync with progress
rsync -ah --progress source dest
# pv for progress
pv file.iso > /dev/sdX
# cp with verbose
cp -v source dest
rsync -ah --progress source dest
# pv for progress
pv file.iso > /dev/sdX
# cp with verbose
cp -v source dest
CAVEATS
Tool availability varies by distribution. May refer to different utilities. Check which qcp is installed.
HISTORY
Various "quick copy" or enhanced copy tools have been developed to improve on basic cp functionality.
