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ptail

Stream and display a fixed number of lines from processes output

  • Process output tail utility
  • CLI
  • Launchable
  • Runs in terminal
official+codex · reviewed · Jun 3, 2026 description in en

Description

Process output can be streamed while keeping a fixed number of recent lines visible. This command-line utility helps developers and operators watch long-running commands without overwhelming the terminal. It displays command output locally and does not control the process being observed.

How to run

ptail

Commands: ptail

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