Tee (command) - Description and Syntax

Description and Syntax

tee is normally used to split the output of a program so that it can be displayed and saved in a file. The command can be used to capture intermediate output before the data is altered by another command or program. The tee command reads standard input, then writes its content to standard output. It simultaneously copies the result into the specified file(s) or variables. The syntax differs depending on the command's implementation:

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