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Flock Command: Run Command With File Lock Waiting Up To 10 Seconds
Use for run command with file lock waiting up to 10 seconds with Flock. Exact CLI syntax to run command with file lock waiting up to 10 seconds using Flock.
When to use this: Use for run command with file lock waiting up to 10 seconds with Flock.
Command Syntax
flock -w 10 <path/to/lock.lock> <command>flock -w 10 <path/to/lock.lock> <command>Live Command Builder
Final Command
flock -w 10 <path/to/lock.lock> <command> Command Breakdown
-w- Command Option
- Tool-specific option used by this command invocation.
FAQ
Purpose: Exact syntax to run command with file lock waiting up to 10 seconds using Flock.
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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