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Windows PowerShell Get-Location equivalent in Linux
Prints the absolute path of the current working directory.
Windows
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PowerShell Get-Location
Linux equivalents
pwd
pwd
pwd
Overview
What this command does
Prints the absolute path of the current working directory.
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
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
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 | 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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