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Windows PowerShell Get-Random equivalent in Linux
Prints a random number from a range.
Windows
→
PowerShell Get-Random
Linux equivalents
shuf -i 1-100 -n 1
shuf -i 1-100 -n 1
shuf -i 1-100 -n 1
Overview
What this command does
Prints a random number from a range.
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
Generate random number
Prints a random number from a range.
shuf -i 1-100 -n 1
Generate random number
shuf --help
Show command help when supported
man shuf
Open the manual page when installed
Ready to run
Copyable Linux commands
Review paths, device names, package names and permissions before running any command.
shuf -i 1-100 -n 1
Walkthrough
Examples with explanations
# Windows equivalent: PowerShell Get-Random
shuf -i 1-100 -n 1Reference
Common options and variations
| Command or option | Use |
|---|---|
shuf -i 1-100 -n 1 | Generate random number |
shuf --help | Show command help when supported |
man shuf | 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 | shuf -i 1-100 -n 1 |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Fedora | same command | shuf -i 1-100 -n 1 |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Arch | same command | shuf -i 1-100 -n 1 |
Same command on this distribution. |
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