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$Linked

$Linked
is True if the Mathematica kernel is being run through MathLink.
  • $Linked is True when Mathematica is being run with a front end.
  • $Linked is typically False when Mathematica is being run with a text-based interface.
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Test whether the Mathematica kernel is being run through MathLink:
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$CommandLine shows that the kernel was called in MathLink mode:
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