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Processes
Windows tasklist /fi imagename equivalent in Linux
Finds running processes matching a name.
Windows
→
tasklist /fi imagename
Linux equivalents
pgrep -a PROCESS
pgrep -a PROCESS
pgrep -a PROCESS
Overview
What this command does
Finds running processes matching a name.
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
Filter process list
Finds running processes matching a name.
pgrep -a PROCESS
Filter process list
pgrep --help
Show command help when supported
man pgrep
Open the manual page when installed
Ready to run
Copyable Linux commands
Review paths, device names, package names and permissions before running any command.
pgrep -a PROCESS
Walkthrough
Examples with explanations
# Windows equivalent: tasklist /fi imagename
pgrep -a PROCESSReference
Common options and variations
| Command or option | Use |
|---|---|
pgrep -a PROCESS | Filter process list |
pgrep --help | Show command help when supported |
man pgrep | 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 | pgrep -a PROCESS |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Fedora | same command | pgrep -a PROCESS |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Arch | same command | pgrep -a PROCESS |
Same command on this distribution. |
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