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sk

Fuzzy find and execute shell commands

TLDR

Start skim on all files in the specified directory

$ find [path/to/directory] -type f | sk
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Start skim for running processes
$ ps aux | sk
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Start skim with a specified query
$ sk --query "[query]"
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Select multiple files with and write to a file
$ find [path/to/directory] -type f | sk --multi > [path/to/file]
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SYNOPSIS

Not applicable - "sk" is not a standard Linux command.

DESCRIPTION

The command "sk" is not a standard or universally recognized Linux utility found in typical distributions. Its functionality, if any, would depend entirely on whether it's an alias defined by a user or administrator, or if it's a specific executable installed as part of a specialized application or project.

Without further context, it is not possible to provide a generic description, synopsis, or list of parameters for a command named "sk" as it does not exist as a standalone, common system utility. Users encountering "sk" should check their shell's aliases (e.g., `alias sk`) or investigate custom software installations on their system.

CAVEATS

The "sk" command is not a standard utility provided by most Linux distributions. Any functionality associated with "sk" on a specific system is likely due to a custom alias, a user-defined script, or a component of a non-standard software package. Therefore, its behavior, options, and arguments would be highly context-dependent and unique to that specific environment.

POSSIBLE SCENARIOS FOR 'SK'

1. Custom Alias: A user or system administrator might have created an alias like `alias sk='some_other_command -options'` in a shell configuration file (e.g., `.bashrc`, `.zshrc`).
2. Application-Specific Executable: 'sk' could be an executable file included with a specific software package, tool, or project installed on the system (e.g., a custom script, a utility part of a larger system).
3. Typo: It might be a misspelling of a standard command like `sh`, `ss`, or `skey`.

HISTORY

Not applicable - As "sk" is not a standard Linux command, there is no common historical development or usage pattern to describe.

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