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# batch

> Execute commands at a later time when the system load levels permit.
> Service atd (or atrun) should be running for the actual executions.
> More information: <https://manned.org/batch>.

- Execute commands from `stdin` (press `Ctrl + D` when done):

`batch`

- Execute a command from `stdin`:

`echo "{{./make_db_backup.sh}}" | batch`

- Execute commands from a given [f]ile:

`batch -f {{path/to/file}}`
