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Aliases
Windows doskey /macros equivalent in Linux
Lists defined aliases.
Windows
→
doskey /macros
Linux equivalents
alias
alias
alias
Overview
What this command does
Lists defined aliases.
Migration tip: Check the distro-specific rows before copying; package names and service names can differ even when the tool name is similar.
Practical tasks
Common use cases
List shell aliases
Lists defined aliases.
alias
List shell aliases
alias --help
Show command help when supported
man alias
Open the manual page when installed
Ready to run
Copyable Linux commands
Review paths, device names, package names and permissions before running any command.
alias
Walkthrough
Examples with explanations
# Windows equivalent: doskey /macros
aliasReference
Common options and variations
| Command or option | Use |
|---|---|
alias | List shell aliases |
alias --help | Show command help when supported |
man alias | Open the manual page when installed |
Distro differences
Debian/Ubuntu vs Fedora vs Arch
The equivalent is shown for Debian/Ubuntu, Fedora and Arch. Some rows use a different package manager or helper tool where Linux distributions commonly diverge.
| Distribution | Package manager / base | Equivalent command | Difference to notice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian/Ubuntu | same command | alias |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Fedora | same command | alias |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Arch | same command | alias |
Same command on this distribution. |
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