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.TH "EXEC" "1" "Nov 13, 2025" "4.2" "fish-shell"
.SH NAME
exec \- execute command in current process
.SH SYNOPSIS
.nf
\fBexec\fP \fICOMMAND\fP
.fi
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.SH DESCRIPTION
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NOTE: This page documents the fish builtin \fBexec\fP\&.
To see the documentation on any non\-fish versions, use \fBcommand man exec\fP\&.
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\fBexec\fP replaces the currently running shell with a new command. On successful completion, \fBexec\fP never returns. \fBexec\fP cannot be used inside a pipeline.
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The \fB\-\-help\fP or \fB\-h\fP option displays help about using this command.
.SH EXAMPLE
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\fBexec emacs\fP starts up the emacs text editor, and exits \fBfish\fP\&. When emacs exits, the session will terminate.
.SH COPYRIGHT
fish-shell developers
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