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A to Z Linux Commands
All the Linux commands that have been covered on LHB organized in
alphabetical order.
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additional CLI utilities like curl, wget etc.

On Linux Handbook, we have covered over 80 Linux commands with practical examples. This is a
collection of all the Linux commands we have covered so far.

The commands have been organized in alphabetical order so that it is easy for you to find the
commands from the index.

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alias
The alias command is simply a way to reference another command. It can be used to avoid
repetitive long typing of commands and shell lines and simplify work.

Linux Alias Command: Set, Create and Remove Aliases

Alias command in Linux saves a lot of your time and improves your efficiency.
Learn how to use this command properly and see some of the common…

Linux Handbook • Helder

at
The at command in Linux is used to schedule jobs that do not run on a regular schedule.

Schedule Jobs in Linux With ‘at’ Command

The at command in Linux can be used to schedule jobs that do not run on a
regular schedule. Learn how to use the at command.

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awk
The AWK command dates back to the early Unix days. Long back before Perl or Python came into
existence, AWK was used in scripts for manipulating text. You can use it for writing relatively
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complex programs, but also because of the powerful one-liners you can write to solve issues with
your data files.

AWK Tutorial: 25 Practical Examples of AWK Command in Linux

Wondering how to use AWK command in Linux? Here are 25 AWK command
examples with proper explanation that will help you master the basics of…

Linux Handbook • Sylvain Leroux

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basename
The basename command in Linux prints the final component in a file path. This is particularly
helpful in bash scripts where you want to extract the file name from the long file path.

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The basename command in Linux prints the final component in a file path.
Learn some practical examples of using basename command in bash scripts.

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cal
Unix-like systems provide a handful of tools for dealing with dates and times.

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Google Search API

SerpApi is a real-time API to scrape Google search results.

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Cal is one such command that enables you to view calendar in the command line.

5 Examples of Cal Command in Linux

This quick tutorial shows you how to display calendar in Linux with cal
command and some common examples of this command.

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cat
cat is one of the most used commands in Linux. Intended for concatenating text, it is mainly used
for displaying the contents of text files.

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Cat Command in Linux: Essential and Advanced Examples
cat is one of the most used commands in Linux but do you really know the
cat command? Learn the basics as well as advanced examples of cat…

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cd
The cd command is used to navigate between directories in Linux. It stands for ‘change directory’.

cd Command in Linux: 7 Practical Examples

Learn to use cd command to its full potential in Linux with these practical
examples.

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chgrp
chgrp command is used for changing the group of a file or directory in Linux.

5 Practical Examples of chgrp command in Linux

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chgrp command is used for changing the group of a file or directory in

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chmod
chmod stands for change mode. This command is used for changing the mode of access, i.e. the
file permissions in Linux.

ch mod 777 or 755? Learn to use chmod Command with Examples

This article will teach you how to change permissions in Linux with practical
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chown
The chown command in Linux enables you to change the user and group ownership of a file or
directory.
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How to Use chown Command in Linux [6 Essential Examples]

The chown command in Linux enables you to change the user and group
ownership of a file or directory. Learn to use chown with some practical…

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cp
One of the commands that you must know in Linux is cp. It’s often called the copy command in
Linux and it is actually short for copy and it does exactly as it name suggests: it copies.

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cron

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The crontab is used to automate all types of tasks on Linux systems. This is an especially
important skill for aspiring system administrators to learn.

Crontab Explained in Linux [With Examples]

Learn the concept of crontab in Linux. See how you can set up cron jobs to
automatically run scripts and command at predefined time.

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curl
CURL is a tool for data transfer. The most popular use case for curl command is to download files
from the web in Linux terminal.

Curl Command in Linux [21 Practical Examples]

Learn some essential and some pro tips and tricks about using the Curl
command in Linux.

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cut
The cut command is the canonical tool to remove “columns” from a text file. In this context, a
“column” can be defined as a range of characters or bytes identified by their physical position on
the line, or a range of fields delimited by a separator.

4 Essential and Practical Usage of Cut Command in Linux

The cut command in Linux allows removing data on each line of a file. Read
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date
The date command gives you the current date and time of you Linux system. But it can do a lot
more than that.

7 Examples of Date Command in Linux

The date command gives you the current date and time of you Linux system.
But it can do a lot more than that. Check out these practical examples.

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dd
The dd command in Linux is a powerful utility for copying and converting files. Its most popular
use case is creating live Linux USB using Linux command line.

dd Command in Linux: 5 Real World Examples Explained

The dd command in Linux is a powerful utility for copying and converting
files. This detailed article explains some of the practical examples of the dd…

Linux Handbook • Christopher Murray

df
The df command is used for checking disk space in Linux.

Check Linux Disk Space with df Command [Useful Examples]

The df command is used for checking disk space in Linux. Learn some of the
most common usage of the df command in Linux.
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When you need to compare two files containing similar text in Linux, using the diff command can
make your task much easier. The command compares two files to suggest changes that would

make the files identical. Great for finding that extra curly brace that broke your newly updated

code.

How to Use the Diff Command in Linux [Output Explained]

The diff command is excellent for comparing two files in Linux terminal. But
its output could see super complicated. We uncomplicate the things by…

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dig
Dig command in Linux is commonly used for retrieving the DNS information of a remote server.

Dig Command in Linux Explained

Dig command in Linux is commonly used for retrieving the DNS information
of a remote server. Learn how to use the dig command and understand its…

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dirname
The dirname command in Linux prints a file path with its final component removed. This basically
gives you the directory path from the file path.

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The dirname command in Linux extracts the directory path from a file path.
Learn some practical examples of using dirname command in bash scripts.

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du
Knowing the size of a file is easy in Linux but it won't show the size of directories. The du
command is used for checking the size of directory.

How to Find Size of Directory with du Command in Linux

The du command in Linux is used for checking the size of directory. Here are
various ways you can find the size of directory in Linux with the du command.

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echo
The echo command is perhaps one of the first few commands you see when you start learning
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Linux commands or bash shell scripting. It is a simple command that simply prints its arguments
on the display.

ech o Command in Linux [7 Practical Examples]

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Learn to use the echo command in Linux with these simple but useful
examples. The echo command is useful for displaying information in bash…

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emacs
There are many text-based editors in Linux. GNU Emacs is one of the oldest and powerful editor
that has a steep learning curve.

Basic Emacs Command Explained in Detail

Struggling with Emacs? This detailed guide gives you enough information
about Emacs commands so that you can start using Emacs editor smoothly.

Linux Handbook • Eric Simard

expand
This is a rather less known and less used command with the main use case being the ability to
convert tabs into spaces.

How to Convert Tabs to Spaces in Linux With Expand Command

This tutorial teaches you to convert the tabs into spaces in Linux command
line from the programming perspective.

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file
The file command gives you various information about a file in Linux. This includes the type of
file, MIME type etc.

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File Command in Linux: 5 Essential Examples

Here are various examples of the file command in Linux to determine the
actual type of file and gather related information.

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find
One of the frequent used commands. The find command can be used to looks for files based on
their name, type, modification time
and more. Combine it with the likes of exec or xargs
command and you have a powerful tool at your hand for searching and modifying files.

15 Super Useful Examples of Find Command in Linux

Learn the super powerful and super useful find command with these
practical examples.

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findmnt
Another lesser know command which is used for checking if a file system is mounted.

Findmnt - Better Way of Finding Mounted Filesystems on Linux

Learn to use findmnt instead of mount for a more robust and customizable
listing of mounted file systems.

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Both of these commands are used for formatting text so the lines will fit in the available space on
the target device.

Format Text in Linux Terminal With Fold and FMT Commands

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Formatting text so the lines will fit in the available space on the target device
are not that easy when it comes to the terminal. Instead of breaking lines b…

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free
If you would like to know the detailed information about the memory availability on your Linux
system, the free command is a simple utility that makes it easy to find real time results for a
variety of use cases.

Free Command in Linux: Explained With Examples

If you would like to know the detailed information about the memory
availability on your Linux system, the free command is a simple utility that…

Linux Handbook • Christopher Murray

fsck
The fsck (file system check) command helps with a potentially corrupted filesystem. This utility is
used for checking and (optionally) repairing the file system.

Check and Repair Filesystem Errors With fsck Command in Linux

Linux systems come with a command line utility fsck to check for file system
errors. Learn how to use it.

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grep
Find command works on file name. The grep command is used to find patterns inside file content.

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10 Practical Grep Command Examples for Developers

The grep command is used to find patterns in files. This tutorial shows some
of the most common grep command examples that would be specifically…

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groupadd
The groupadd command in Linux creates new groups

How to Create Groups in Linux With Groupadd Command

The groupadd command in Linux creates new groups. Learn how to use
groupadd command to add new groups in Linux.

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groupdel
The groupdel command is perhaps the simplest command in Linux with virtually no options. It is
used for deleting an existing group.

How to Delete Groups in Linux With groupdel Command

Learn how to delete a group in Linux using groupdel command. Also learn
what to do with files owned by the deleted groups.

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groupmod
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You can modify group properties like group name and group ID with the groupmod command in
Linux.

Modify Groups in Linux With groupmod Command

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Learn how to modify group properties like group name and group ID with the
groupmod command in Linux.

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groups
This command helps you find the groups a Linux user belongs to in Linux command line.

How to Know The Groups of a Linux User

This quick tip teaches you how to find the groups a Linux user belongs to in
Linux command line.

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head
You can use the head command to print a specified number of lines from the beginning of the
file.

Head Command in Linux [5 Essential Examples]

In this article, you will learn some essential examples of the head command
in Linux.

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history Skip Ad

Everything you type in the terminal is stored in the shell history. This aspect can be displayed
and controlled through the history command.

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Everything you type in the terminal is stored in the shell history. Learn how to
use command history in Linux in this introduction to history command.

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id
Every user in Linux has a unique, numeric user ID and a default group with a unique numeric
group ID. The id command prints this information.

id Command in Linux: 5 Practical Examples

Every user in Linux has a unique, numeric user ID and a default group with a
unique numeric group ID. The id command prints this information.

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jobs
The jobs command in Linux allows the user to directly interact with processes in the current shell.

How to Use Jobs Command in Linux

The jobs command in Linux allows the user to directly interact with processes
in the current shell. Here’s how to use it.

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Less is an awesome Linux command utility for viewing text files.

9 Practical Example of Less Command in Linux

Less is an awesome Linux command utility for viewing text files. Here are
some essential less command examples to use it effectively.

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ln

The ln command allows you to create both soft and hard links in Linux.

How to Use ln Command in Linux for Creating Soft & Hard Links
Links are one of the essential part of the Linux filesystem. Learn how to
create links using ln command in this tutorial.

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lo cate
The locate command allows you to preform a super quick search for files.

Quickly Find Files in Linux With Locate Command

The locate command allows you to preform a super quick search for files. In
this tutorial, you’ll learn how locate command works and how to use it.

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ls
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The ls command in Linux is one of the most used commands. It is used for listing the contents of
a directory.

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ls Command in Linux: 17 Useful Examples Explained

The ls command in Linux is one of the most used commands. But most
people don’t utilize its full potential. Check out the basics as well as…

Linux Handbook • Sylvain Leroux

lso f
You can list opened files by a user or a process by using the lsof command in Linux.

lsof Command in Linux: 7 Practical Examples

This article teaches you how to list opened files by a user or a process by
using the lsof command in Linux.

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mk dir
The mkdir command allows you to make new directories (folders in common term) in Linux.

mkdir command: Create New Directories in Linux

mkdir is one of the essential Linux commands that every Linux user should
know. You can create new directories using mkdir.

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mk s f
mk sf is the command line tool in Linux to format a disk or partition in a certain filesystem of your
choice.

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s ng mkfs command in Linux to Format the Filesystem on a Disk or

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Partition
mkfs is the command line tool in Linux to format a disk or partition in a
certain filesystem of your choice.

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mor e
The more command in Linux opens a text file in page views. It's predecessor to the less command
and not used a lot these days.

How to Use More Command in Linux to Read Large Text Files

Cat command output flooding your terminal screen? Learn to use more
command in Linux to view large text files.

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mv

mv command in Linux is used for moving and renaming files and directories.

mv Command Examples in Linux: Move Files and Directories

mv command in Linux is used for moving and renaming files and directories.
In this tutorial, you’ll learn some of the essential usages of the mv command.

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n c (netcat)
The core functionality of Netcat is allowing two computers to connect and share resources. It is a
powerful and versatile network tool that is available for Linux, Mac, and Windows machines.

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nc Command in Linux: 5 Practical Examples

Here are some practical examples you can follow to learn how the netcat
command is used in Linux.

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no up h
Nohup command in Linux enables you to run commands even after logging out.

Keep Commands Running After SSH Log Out With Nohup Linux
Command
This article will show you how you can start a process and keep it running
even after you have logged out using the nohup command.

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nslookup

nslookupis one of the popular networking commands in Linux used for querying the Domain
Name System (DNS) records.

nslookup Command in Linux: 7 Practical Examples

nslookup is one of the popular networking commands in Linux used for
querying the Domain Name System (DNS) records. Learn how to use nslooku…

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p ssw d
The passwd command in Linux allows you to change user password, lock accounts, expire
passwords and more.

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Passwd command in Linux: 8 Practical Examples

The passwd command in Linux allows you to change user password, lock
accounts, expire passwords and more. Learn how to use the passwd…

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p st

The paste command merges several input files to produce a new delimited text file from them.

7 Essential and Practical Usage of Paste Command in Linux

Learn how to use the paste utility on practical examples to merge text files,
and discover a couple of tricks and pitfalls of that command at the same…

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pni g
Ping is mainly used to check if a remote host is reachable or not.

Linux Ping Command: 7 Practical Examples

Here are some of the most common usages of ping command in Linux along
with their explanation.

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pr nt

You may print simple outputs with echo command but that's not enough for complicated
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Bash printf Command Examples [Better Than Echo]

You may print simple outputs with echo command but that’s not enough for

complicated formatted outputs.

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ps

The ps command in Linux is used for getting information about running processes.

Essential Examples of the ps Command in Linux

The ps command in Linux is used for getting information about running
processes. Here are some useful examples of the complicated and extensiv…

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read
With read command, you can make your bash script interactive by accepting user inputs.

Linux Read Command: 6 Practical Examples

With read command, you can make your bash script interactive by accepting

user inputs. Learn to use the read command in Linux with these practical…

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reboot
Reboot performs the actions of the halt command (explained below), requiring that all
processing stop. Then instead of triggering the ACPI signal, your system is restarted.

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How to Reboot Linux From Command Line

Here are various ways to reboot a Linux system from the command line.

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r n m

Rename command can be used to rename multiple files in Linux at once.

Rename Multiple Files at Once in Linux with Rename Command

Rename command can be used to rename multiple files in Linux at once.
Here are some practical scenarios in which you can use the rename…

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rm

The rm command is used for removing files and directories in Linux.

How to Remove Files and Directories in Linux Command Line

Learn how to delete files and remove directories with rm command in Linux.

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rsyn c
Rsync (Remote Sync) is a synchronization tool for copying files and directories in a system or
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15 Practical Examples of rsync Command in Linux

Wondering how to use rsync command? This article lists some of the
essential usages of the rsync command in Linux.

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s p

Scp stands for secure copy but I like to think it as 'SSH copy'. Like rsync, scp is also used for
copying files between remote systems.

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Here are some practical and essential scp command example to show how to
securely copy files between remote Linux systems.

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s r

The screen command in Linux allows you to use multiple virtual terminals that can be saved by
name and reopened using keyboard shortcuts.

How to Use Linux Screen to Get Multiple Terminals

The screen command in Linux allows you to use multiple virtual terminals
that can be saved by name and reopened using keyboard shortcuts. Here’s…

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s ed
Sed is part of the Unix standard toolbox since the end of the 60s. As any text editor, it will help
you to modify text files.

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Getting Started With SED Command [Beginner’s Guide]

Learn to use one of the most powerful commands of the Unix toolbox: sed,
the stream editor with practical examples of SED commands.

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s q

The seq command, short for sequence, is used for printing a sequence of numbers. The numbers
could be integers or real (with decimal points).

Seq Command in Linux [Explained With Examples]

Print a sequence of numbers with specified increment or format with seq
command.

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sl eep
Linux sleep command is one of the simplest commands out there. As you can guess from the
name, its only function is to sleep. In other words, it introduces a delay for a specified time.

Bash Sleep Command Examples in Linux

This tutorial shows you how to use sleep commands and its various options
in bash scripts.

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The source command is a handy utility that can be used to refresh environment variables among
some other things.

Wha t is Source Command in Linux? How to Use it?

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The source command is a handy utility that can be used to refresh
environment variables among some other things.

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st ta
You can get file permissions, size, mtime, ctime, atime, ownership and several other file attribute
information using the stat command in Linux.

U e s Stat Command in Linux to Display File Attributes

You can get file permissions, size, mtime, ctime, atime, ownership and several

other file attribute information using the stat command in Linux.

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tail
The tail command prints the last ten lines of the input files. The tail command is also used for
reading log files in real time.

5 Practical Examples of Tail Command in Linux

Learn the tail command syntax along with some practical examples of the tail
command in Linux. This will also help you in monitoring the log files.

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t r

Tar is one of the most common tool used for archiving files in Linux.

How to Create and Extract Tarballs in Linux Command Line

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Tar is one of the most common tool used for archiving files in Linux. Learn
how to create a tarball and how to extract it in the beginner’s tutorial.

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tee
The tee command reads from the standard input and writes to both standard output and files.
The result is that you get to see your command’s output as well as save it to a file at the same
time.

Tee Command in Linux Explained with Examples

If you want to display the output of a command and save it to a file
simultaneously, tee command is what you need. Learn various ways of usin…

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tm

The time command in Linux measures how long a particular command or script runs.

Check Command and Script Completion Time with Time Command

The time command in Linux measures how long a particular command or
script runs. Learn how to use this command.

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t m out

With the timeout command you can set a time limit on running other commands and programs.
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top

The top command provides a quick look at system resources and processes.

How to Use the Top Command as Task Manager in Linux

The top command provides a quick look at system resources and processes.
You can also control it to use it as the task manager in Linux terminal.

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tou ch
Touch command in Linux is used for changing file timestamps however one of the most common
usages of touch command includes creating a new empty file.

Touch Command in Linux: 9 Useful Examples

Learn to use touch command in Linux with these useful and practical
examples.

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tr

The tr command in Linux is used to perform simple but useful translations of one set of
characters into another.

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one set of characters into another. Learn some practical examples of the tr…

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typ e
The type command tells you whether a Linux command is built-in shell command, where is its
executable located and whether it is aliased to some other command.

s Type Command in Linux to Get More Info About Commands

U e

The type command tells you whether a Linux command is built-in shell
command, where is its executable located and whether it is aliased to some…

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ul m t

Ulimit is a built-in shell command designed to display, allocate, and limit resources.

How to Use Ulimit Command in Linux [Control System Resource]

Ulimit is a built-in shell command designed to display, allocate, and limit

resources. Learn how to use the ulimit command in Linux.

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un ma e
You can get Linux kernel version and some other system information with the uname command
in Linux.

s ng uname command in Linux [Output Explained]

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un qi
The uniq command in Linux and Unix is used for removing duplicate lines from a file.

U niq Command in Unix and Linux: 7 Essential Examples

The uniq command in Linux and Unix is used for removing duplicate lines
from a file. Learn how to use uniq command with these examples.

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us re add
The useradd command lets a superuser create a new user account on Linux.

How to Add New Users in Linux With Useradd Command

The useradd command lets a superuser create a new user account on Linux.
Here’s how to use the useradd command with various options.

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us re del
The userdel lets you delete an existing user.

How to Delete Users in Ubuntu Linux With Userdel Command

If you want to delete an existing user in Ubuntu or any other Linux
distribution, you can use the userdel command in the terminal.

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us rmo d
The usermod command in Linux allows you to modify a user account in various ways.

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8 Essential Examples of Usermod Command in Linux

The usermod command in Linux allows you to modify a user account in
various ways. Check out what settings you can modify in this tutorial.

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V
vmi
Vim is one of the most popular text editor in the Linux command line.

Basic Vim Commands Every Linux User Must Know [With PDF Cheat
Sheet]
A comprehensive guide explaining basic vim commands that will be useful to
any Linux user be it a sysadmin or a developer.

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w t a ch
Watch is a great utility that automatically refreshes data. Some of the more common uses for this
command involve monitoring system processes or logs, but it can be used in combination with
pipes for more versatility.

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w c
The wc command displays statistical information about a file such as the number of lines, words,
characters.

W C Command Examples: Count Number of Lines, Words &

Characters
Some practical examples of wc command in Linux to count the number of
lines, words and characters of a text file.

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w hich
which command is an extremely useful command for locating executable files located anywhere
in the Linux system.

Which Command in Linux [Explained with Examples]

Linux which command is an extremely useful command for locating
executable files located anywhere in the Linux system. Learn how to use it.

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w oh
The who command in Linux lists all logged-in users on the system.

How to Use Who Command in Linux

The who command in Linux lists all logged-in users on the system. Here’s
how to use it to get various information about logged users.
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This is all for the moment. I'll add more commands as they get featured here.

Abhishek Prakash
Creator of Linux Handbook and It's FOSS. An ardent Linux user who has
new-found love for self-hosting, homelabs and local AI.

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