FUNCTION::RANDINT(3stap) Random functions Tapset FUNCTION::RANDINT(3stap)

# [NAME](#NAME)

function::randint - Return a random number between [0,n)

# [SYNOPSIS](#SYNOPSIS)

```


    randint:long(n:long)
```

# [ARGUMENTS](#ARGUMENTS)

*n*

Number past upper limit of range, not larger than 2\*\*20.

# [SEE ALSO0](#SEE_ALSO0)

[*tapset::random*(3stap)](/man/enterprise-packages/systemtap/tapset::random.3stap)

September 2026 SystemTap Tapset Reference Ver

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Document: function::randint(3stap) from systemtap 5.6-r1 (Chainguard OS)
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