Linux Commands • 2 min read

List of Linux Commands!!!

Here’s a quick list of essential Linux commands:

  1. ls: List files and directories in the current directory.
  2. pwd: Print the current working directory.
  3. cd: Change the current directory.
  4. mkdir: Create a new directory.
  5. rm: Remove files or directories.
  6. cp: Copy files and directories.
  7. mv: Move or rename files and directories.
  8. touch: Create an empty file.
  9. cat: Display the contents of a file.
  10. nano/vi: Text editors for creating and editing files.
  11. grep: Search for patterns in files.
  12. find: Search for files and directories.
  13. chmod: Change file permissions.
  14. chown: Change file ownership.
  15. tar: Archive files and directories.
  16. df: Display disk space usage.
  17. du: Show directory space usage.
  18. ps: List running processes.
  19. kill: Terminate processes.
  20. sudo: Execute commands with superuser privileges.
  21. ssh: Connect to remote servers.
  22. scp: Securely copy files between local and remote systems.
  23. wget/curl: Download files from the internet.
  24. history: Display command history.
  25. man: Access manual pages for commands.

These commands form the foundation for working with files, directories, processes, and system management in a Linux environment.