The cut command in Linux is a powerful tool for extracting specific parts of each line from a file or piped input.
It can extract data based on bytes, characters, or fields (columns) using a specified delimiter.
It’s a versatile command often used in text processing, data filtration, and for rearranging column-based data.
This article explains the purpose of the cut command and demonstrates its usage with real-world examples.
Different options such as -f, -b, -c, -d, and —only-delimited are covered, along with their use cases.
Practical examples are provided to illustrate how to use the cut command effectively, including its integration with other commands like sed and tr to handle irregular data formats.
