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Use claude -p for one-shot scripting

Skip interactive mode and send a prompt directly from the command line with -p — pipe files in, chain tools, or embed Claude in shell scripts.

claude -p "explain this error" < error.log

March 4, 2026

cliscriptingautomation

Use claude -p to send a prompt without entering interactive mode.

Where -p Fits in Scripting and Automation Workflows

Perfect for piping files, chaining with other CLI tools, or using in shell scripts.

Outputs to stdout so you can redirect results.