Windows PowerShell Get-Location equivalent in Linux
Prints the absolute path of the current working directory.
PowerShell Get-Location
pwd
pwd
pwd
Overview
What this command does
On Windows, "PowerShell Get-Location" is used to show current directory. On Linux, the closest practical mapping shown here is "pwd". Prints the absolute path of the current working directory. This reference is grouped under File Management → PowerShell File Cmdlets.
Windows → Linux context
What changes when you use this on Linux?
Equivalent task, different tool
Windows PowerShell Get-Location maps to pwd for this task. Treat this as a workflow mapping rather than a character-for-character syntax translation.
Portable across the compared distros
The Debian/Ubuntu, Fedora and Arch rows use the same command in this mapping. Package availability or defaults can still vary, so check the installed tool version when an option behaves differently.
For the broader concept behind this mapping, read Linux filesystem for Windows users.
Practical tasks
Common use cases
Show current directory
Prints the absolute path of the current working directory.
pwd
Show current directory
pwd --help
Show command help when supported
man pwd
Open the manual page when installed
Ready to run
Copyable Linux commands
Review paths, device names, package names and permissions before running any command.
pwd
Walkthrough
Examples with explanations
# Windows equivalent: PowerShell Get-Location
pwdReference
Common options and variations
| Command or option | Use |
|---|---|
pwd | Show current directory |
pwd --help | Show command help when supported |
man pwd | Open the manual page when installed |
Distro differences
Debian/Ubuntu vs Fedora vs Arch
Debian/Ubuntu, Fedora and Arch all use "pwd" for this mapping. The command syntax shown here is portable across the three rows, although installed versions and system defaults can still vary.
| Distribution | Package manager / base | Equivalent command | Difference to notice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian/Ubuntu | same command | pwd |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Fedora | same command | pwd |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Arch | same command | pwd |
Same command on this distribution. |
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