bjobs

bjobs is a command-line utility used with the Platform LSF batch scheduling system to report the status of jobs in the queue. It allows users and administrators to monitor jobs that have been submitted to a batch system, showing information such as job identifiers, the submitting user, the job name, the queue or project, the current state, submission time, and the elapsed runtime. The exact fields shown may vary by version and configuration, but common data includes job ID, user, job name, status, and resource requests.

Typical usage involves querying by user, queue, or job range. By default, bjobs shows jobs visible to the invoking user. Options such as -u specify a user, -a show all jobs, and -l provide a long listing with more detail. Some installations support additional filters by queue or project. The command is often used in scripts to poll job status or in interactive sessions to monitor progress.

Output interpretation: each line represents a single job and includes its identifier and status. Status codes vary, but common states include pending or queued, running, completed, or canceled/failed. Depending on configuration, bjobs may also report the job’s submit time, runtime, and resource requirements.

Example: to view all your jobs, run bjobs -u yourusername. To see a detailed listing, use bjobs -l. To see all jobs on the system, including those from others, use bjobs -a -u all.

Related commands in the same batch system family include bsub for submission and bhist for historical information.