exec - execute command in current process — fish-shell 4.9.2 documentation

# exec - execute command in current process

## Synopsis

    exec COMMAND

## Description

`exec` replaces the currently running shell with a new command. On successful completion, `exec` never returns. `exec` cannot be used inside a pipeline.

The --help or -h option displays help about using this command.

## Example

`exec emacs` starts up the emacs text editor, and exits `fish`. When emacs exits, the session will terminate.