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Notmuch Command: Limit Number Of Search Results

Use for limit number of search results with Notmuch. Exact CLI syntax to limit number of search results using Notmuch.

When to use this: Use for limit number of search results with Notmuch.

Command Syntax

notmuch search --format=<json|text> --output=<summary|threads|messages|files|tags> --limit=<X> "<search_term>"

Command Breakdown

--format=<json|text>
Command Option
Tool-specific option used by this command invocation.
--output=<summary|threads|messages|files|tags>
Command Option
Tool-specific option used by this command invocation.
--limit=<X>
Command Option
Tool-specific option used by this command invocation.

FAQ

Purpose: Exact syntax to limit number of search results using Notmuch.

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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