envz_entry - Linux
Overview
envz_entry is a Linux-based command used to list all environment variables in a namespace and their respective values. It offers a straightforward and efficient way to view and troubleshoot environment settings, helping in the analysis of application configurations and debugging processes.
Syntax
envz_entry [-h] [-n NAMESPACE] [-o OUTPUT_FILE]
Options/Flags
- -h, –help: Displays the help message for the command.
- -n, –namespace: Specifies the namespace for which the environment variables will be listed. By default, the current namespace is used.
- -o, –output-file: Specifies the file path where the list of environment variables is written.
Examples
Simple usage: Print all environment variables in the current namespace:
envz_entry
Specific namespace: List environment variables in the my_namespace
namespace:
envz_entry -n my_namespace
Export to file: Save the environment variable list to a file called env_vars.txt
:
envz_entry -o env_vars.txt
Common Issues
- Namespace not found: Ensure the specified namespace exists.
- No output: Verify that the namespace contains environment variables.
Integration
envz_entry can be combined with other commands for advanced use cases, such as:
- Piping to grep: Filter environment variables by name or value:
envz_entry | grep PATH
- Redirecting to a file: Parse environment variables and store them in a file for later use:
envz_entry -n my_namespace > my_env_vars
Related Commands
- printenv: Prints environment variables in the current shell.
- env: Sets the environment variables for a new shell.
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