Windows
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Loops
Windows for /r equivalent in Linux
Runs a command for each matching file under a tree.
Windows
→
for /r
Linux equivalents
find . -type f -exec command {} \;
find . -type f -exec command {} \;
find . -type f -exec command {} \;
Overview
What this command does
Runs a command for each matching file under a tree.
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
Loop files recursively
Runs a command for each matching file under a tree.
find . -type f -exec command {} \;
Loop files recursively
find --help
Show command help when supported
man find
Open the manual page when installed
Ready to run
Copyable Linux commands
Review paths, device names, package names and permissions before running any command.
find . -type f -exec command {} \;
Walkthrough
Examples with explanations
# Windows equivalent: for /r
find . -type f -exec command {} \;Reference
Common options and variations
| Command or option | Use |
|---|---|
find . -type f -exec command {} \; | Loop files recursively |
find --help | Show command help when supported |
man find | 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 | find . -type f -exec command {} \; |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Fedora | same command | find . -type f -exec command {} \; |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Arch | same command | find . -type f -exec command {} \; |
Same command on this distribution. |
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