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Users & Groups
Windows PowerShell Get-LocalGroup equivalent in Linux
Lists local and directory-backed groups known to the system.
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Linux equivalents
getent group
getent group
getent group
Overview
What this command does
Lists local and directory-backed groups known to the system.
Migration tip: Use
getent group NAME for one group, or groups USER to see a user’s memberships.Practical tasks
Common use cases
List groups
Lists local and directory-backed groups known to the system.
getent group
List known groups
getent group wheel
Inspect one group
groups kris
Show one user’s memberships
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getent group
getent group wheel
groups kris
Walkthrough
Examples with explanations
getent group # list groups
getent group wheel # inspect one group
groups kris # show a user’s group membershipsReference
Common options and variations
| Command or option | Use |
|---|---|
getent group | List known groups |
getent group wheel | Inspect one group |
groups kris | Show one user’s memberships |
Distro differences
Debian/Ubuntu vs Fedora vs Arch
This command is the same on Debian/Ubuntu, Fedora and Arch Linux when the relevant tool is installed.
| Distribution | Package manager / base | Equivalent command | Difference to notice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian/Ubuntu | same command | getent group |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Fedora | same command | getent group |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Arch | same command | getent group |
Same command on this distribution. |
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