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tags: [tldr, common]
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# pgrep
> Find or signal processes by name.
> More information: <https://manned.org/pgrep>.
- Return PIDs of any running processes with a matching command string:
`pgrep {{process_name}}`
- Search for processes including their command-line options:
`pgrep {{[-f|--full]}} "{{process_name}} {{parameter}}"`
- Search for processes run by a specific user:
`pgrep {{[-u|--euid]}} root {{process_name}}`