pkill
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Pkill Command: Force Kill Process
Use for force kill process with Pkill. Exact CLI syntax to force kill process using Pkill.
When to use this: Use for force kill process with Pkill.
Command Syntax
pkill -9 "<process_name>"pkill -9 "<process_name>"Command Breakdown
-9- Command Option
- Tool-specific option used by this command invocation.
FAQ
Purpose: Exact syntax to force kill process 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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