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Windows PowerShell Get-Command equivalent in Linux
Checks whether a command exists and where it resolves.
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PowerShell Get-Command
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command -v name
command -v name
command -v name
Overview
What this command does
Checks whether a command exists and where it resolves.
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
Find command path
Checks whether a command exists and where it resolves.
command -v name
Find command path
command --help
Show command help when supported
man command
Open the manual page when installed
Ready to run
Copyable Linux commands
Review paths, device names, package names and permissions before running any command.
command -v name
Walkthrough
Examples with explanations
# Windows equivalent: PowerShell Get-Command
command -v nameReference
Common options and variations
| Command or option | Use |
|---|---|
command -v name | Find command path |
command --help | Show command help when supported |
man command | 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 | command -v name |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Fedora | same command | command -v name |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Arch | same command | command -v name |
Same command on this distribution. |
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