Linuxexit code > 0

Broken pipe

$write error: Broken pipe

Analysis

A process tried to write data to a pipe, but the process on the receiving end had already closed it.

Common Triggers

  • Piping output to head (which closes early) without handling SIGPIPE.
  • Network connection closed while sending data.

Debug Checks

  • $Check the pipeline logic.

Resolution

1
Ignore SIGPIPE in the application if acceptable.
2
Ensure the receiving process reads all data.