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Windows wmic process get commandline equivalent in Linux
Displays the full command used to start a process.
Windows
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wmic process get commandline
Linux equivalents
ps -p PID -o args=
ps -p PID -o args=
ps -p PID -o args=
Overview
What this command does
Displays the full command used to start a process.
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 process command line
Displays the full command used to start a process.
ps -p PID -o args=
Show process command line
ps --help
Show command help when supported
man ps
Open the manual page when installed
Ready to run
Copyable Linux commands
Review paths, device names, package names and permissions before running any command.
ps -p PID -o args=
Walkthrough
Examples with explanations
# Windows equivalent: wmic process get commandline
ps -p PID -o args=Reference
Common options and variations
| Command or option | Use |
|---|---|
ps -p PID -o args= | Show process command line |
ps --help | Show command help when supported |
man ps | 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 | ps -p PID -o args= |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Fedora | same command | ps -p PID -o args= |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Arch | same command | ps -p PID -o args= |
Same command on this distribution. |
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