Linux Command Cheat Sheet
Search or filter 60 essential Linux commands. Click any command to copy it, ready to paste into your terminal.
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How to use this cheat sheet
- Type in the search box or pick a category to narrow the list.
- Click any command card to copy the command to your clipboard.
- Paste it into your terminal. Commands shown with
[...]placeholders need your own values, for example a file name.
Tip: run man [command] in your terminal to read the full manual page for any command.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How many Linux commands are on this cheat sheet?
The cheat sheet covers 60 essential Linux commands, ready to copy and paste into your terminal.
How can I find a specific command quickly?
Type a command or keyword in the search box, or narrow the list with the category buttons: All, Files, Permissions, Networking, Processes, or Disk.
How do I copy a command?
Click any command card to copy the command to your clipboard, then paste it into your terminal.
What do the [...] placeholders in the commands mean?
Placeholders like [...] need your own values, for example a file name, before you paste the command into your terminal. The page also suggests running man followed by the command name to read its full manual page.