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Windows %~dp0 script directory equivalent in Linux
Changes to the directory containing the script.
Windows
→
%~dp0 script directory
Linux equivalents
cd "$(dirname "$0")"
cd "$(dirname "$0")"
cd "$(dirname "$0")"
Overview
What this command does
Changes to the directory containing the script.
Migration tip: Check the distro-specific rows before copying; package names and service names can differ even when the tool name is similar.
Practical tasks
Common use cases
Script directory
Changes to the directory containing the script.
cd "$(dirname "$0")"
Script directory
cd --help
Show command help when supported
man cd
Open the manual page when installed
Ready to run
Copyable Linux commands
Review paths, device names, package names and permissions before running any command.
cd "$(dirname "$0")"
Walkthrough
Examples with explanations
# Windows equivalent: %~dp0 script directory
cd "$(dirname "$0")"Reference
Common options and variations
| Command or option | Use |
|---|---|
cd "$(dirname "$0")" | Script directory |
cd --help | Show command help when supported |
man cd | Open the manual page when installed |
Distro differences
Debian/Ubuntu vs Fedora vs Arch
The equivalent is shown for Debian/Ubuntu, Fedora and Arch. Some rows use a different package manager or helper tool where Linux distributions commonly diverge.
| Distribution | Package manager / base | Equivalent command | Difference to notice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian/Ubuntu | same command | cd "$(dirname "$0")" |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Fedora | same command | cd "$(dirname "$0")" |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Arch | same command | cd "$(dirname "$0")" |
Same command on this distribution. |
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