Create a typescript of a terminal session
Syntax:
script [-a] [file]
Options:
- -a
- Append the output to file or to the
typescript file, retaining the prior
contents.
- file
- Name of the file script will use to save the
session output. If you don't specify a file, output is saved
in the file typescript.
Description:
The script utility records everything printed to
the terminal during a session. This is useful, for example,
if you want to record an interactive session and then save
the typescript file for later analysis, tech
support, etc.
The script ends when the forked shell exits (via Ctrl–D).
Note:
Certain interactive utilities (e.g.
vi) can create
garbage in the
typescript file. The
script command works best with utilities that
don't manipulate the screen; the results are meant to
emulate a hardcopy terminal.
Note also that script records all
transactions, including linefeeds and backspaces.