Linux Bash

signal forwarding

All posts tagged signal forwarding by Linux Bash

Posted on

March 2025

Featured Image

Forward a trapped signal (eg, `SIGTERM`) to a child process without re-raising it

unix signals signal forwarding trap command sigterm bash scripting

The article offers insights on forwarding trapped UNIX signals, like `SIGTERM`, to child processes in Bash scripts, crucial for ensuring graceful terminations in Linux systems. It explains signal trapping and outlines how to use the `kill` command to send signals to a child process identified by PID, including practical script examples.

Open article