Search NASASearch

DOE OSTI · code-176771

Shell Timeout Scripts

Abstract

Automatic shell timeout configuration scripts for POSIX shells (bash/zsh) and C shells (csh/tcsh). These scripts automatically set shell timeout values based on User ID (UID) or Group ID (GID) membership (including secondary groups). When a matching user logs in, their shell will automatically terminate after a configured period of inactivity. NOTE: Not all shells implement this feature. Features UID and/or GID-based timeout configuration Additive and subtractive list management Validation of timeout values (positive integers only) Can set timeout to readonly (bash/zsh).

Keep this discovery

Explore connections, maps & timelines

BibTeXRIS

Riehecky, Pat [Fermilab]. 2026-03-03. Shell Timeout Scripts. https://doi.org/10.11578/dc.20260303.1

Cite the original work for its findings. Save a collection to share your selection of sources.