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Getopts Command: Check Multiple Options

Use for check multiple options with Getopts. Exact CLI syntax to check multiple options using Getopts.

When to use this: Use for check multiple options with Getopts.

Command Syntax

while getopts <xyz> <opt>; do case $<opt> in x) <echo x is set>;; y) <echo y is set>;; z) <echo z is set>;; esac; done

while getopts <xyz> <opt>; do case $<opt> in x) <echo x is set>;; y) <echo y is set>;; z) <echo z is set>;; esac; done

while is the base executable for this command.

Purpose: Exact syntax to check multiple options using Getopts.

Test path: Replace placeholders and run destructive commands in a disposable workspace first.

Flag behavior: Tool version, platform, and shell can change behavior.

Suggest a correction, safer default, or version-specific note for this entry.

while getopts :{x:} <opt>; do case $<opt> in x) ;; :) <echo "Argument required">;; ?) <echo "Invalid argument"> esac;; done