Linux Terminal Commands
Listing
The ls command is used to list files and directories. Here are some common options:
- -a or —all: Lists all files, including hidden files.
- -l: Displays additional information about files and directories.
- -h: Formats file sizes in a human-readable format.
- -R: Lists directories and their contents recursively.
ls [path] -a -l -h -RExample:
ls -a -l -h -RChange Directory
The cd command is used to navigate between directories.
To go back to the parent directory, use ...
Example:
cd [path]To go back one directory:
cd ..Copy
The cp command is used to copy files or directories to another location. The -r option is used to copy directories and their contents recursively.
Example:
cp -r [source] [destination]Move
The mv command is used to move files or directories to another location. It can also be used to rename files and directories.
Example:
mv [source] [destination]Remove
The rm command is used to remove files or directories. The -r option removes directories and their contents recursively, while -f forces the operation without prompting for confirmation.
Use this command carefully, especially when using -r and -f.
Example:
rm -rf [path or file]Make Directory
The mkdir command creates a new directory. You can provide either the full path or just the directory name.
Example:
mkdir [path]Remove Directory
The rmdir command removes an empty directory. You can provide either the full path or just the directory name.
Example:
rmdir [path]Empty File
The touch command can be used to create an empty file with the specified name.
Example:
touch [file]Text Editor
You can open and edit text files directly from the terminal using a text editor such as nano or vi.
Example:
nano [file]or:
vi [file]Superuser
The sudo command is used to execute commands with elevated privileges.
Example:
sudo [command]Clear
The clear command clears the terminal screen.
Example:
clear