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Cat Command: Pass File Contents To Another Program Via Stdin
Use for pass file contents to another program via stdin with Cat. Exact CLI syntax to pass file contents to another program via stdin using Cat.
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Command Syntax
cat <path/to/file> | <program>cat <path/to/file> | <program>Command Breakdown
cat is the base executable for this command.
FAQ
Purpose: Exact syntax to pass file contents to another program via stdin using Cat.
Test path: Replace placeholders and run destructive commands in a disposable workspace first.
Flag behavior: Tool version, platform, and shell can change behavior.
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