Want to learn how to use the Linux yes command? In this tutorial, I’ll show you everything you need to know about yes, a simple but powerful Linux utility that can automatically confirm or decline prompts, repeat text endlessly, and even help with automation.
We’ll start by checking if the yes command is installed, then walk through its basic usage, how to use it to auto-confirm prompts, and even how to make it automatically decline prompts. Along the way, I’ll also explain why some commands don’t work with yes and share several real-world examples of how this command can save you time.
Whether you’re a Linux beginner or just looking for new ways to streamline your workflow, this video will give you practical examples of the yes command in action.
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*🕐 Time Codes*
00:00 – Introduction
01:17 – How to Check if the yes Command is Installed in Linux
02:42 – Basic Usage of the yes Command Explained
03:58 – Using the yes Command to Auto-Confirm Prompts in Linux
06:44 – Automatically Decline Prompts with the yes Command
07:55 – Learn Linux TV Merch Shop Mention
09:14 – Why Some Linux Commands Ignore the yes Command
11:30 – Practical Examples of the yes Command in Linux
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