tee

The .tee command duplicates the output of rsql commands to both the console (stdout) and a file or the system clipboard. This is useful for logging, auditing, or sharing results while still seeing them interactively.

Usage

.tee [filename|clipboard]

When to use

  • Use .tee output.txt to save results to a file while also displaying them in the console.
  • Use .tee clipboard to copy results to your clipboard and see them in the console (supported platforms only).
  • Use .tee with no arguments to reset output to the console only.

Examples

Redirect output to the system clipboard and the console:

.tee clipboard

Redirect output to a file named output.txt and the console:

.tee output.txt

Reset output to the console only:

.tee

Troubleshooting

  • If the clipboard option does not work, ensure your platform supports clipboard integration.
  • If the file cannot be written, check file permissions and available disk space.
  • For output redirection without duplication, see output.
  • For changing output format, see format.