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Timeout Command: Force Kill After Timeout
Use for force kill after timeout with Timeout. Exact CLI syntax to force kill after timeout using Timeout.
When to use this: Use for force kill after timeout with Timeout.
Command Syntax
timeout -k <5m> <30s> <command>timeout -k <5m> <30s> <command>Command Breakdown
-k- Command Option
- Tool-specific option used by this command invocation.
FAQ
Purpose: Exact syntax to force kill after timeout using Timeout.
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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