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tail -n 100 file.log: Show the last 100 lines of a log

Use tail -n 100 file.log to show the last 100 lines of a log. It is especially handy when you live in terminals and repeat long commands.

tail -n 100 file.log

Why it helps

Use tail -n 100 file.log to show the last 100 lines of a log. It is especially handy when you live in terminals and repeat long commands.

How to use it

  1. Open the relevant app or terminal.
  2. Use the shortcut or command above in the relevant context.
  3. Check the result; for commands that change data, test on a small example first.
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