pkill
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Pkill Command: Kill Process By Name
Use for kill process by name with Pkill. Exact CLI syntax to kill process by name using Pkill.
When to use this: Use for kill process by name with Pkill.
Command Syntax
pkill "<process_name>"pkill "<process_name>"Command Breakdown
pkill is the base executable for this command.
FAQ
Purpose: Exact syntax to kill process by name using Pkill.
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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