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Windows wmic process get processid equivalent in Linux
Displays process IDs together with executable names and complete command lines.
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wmic process get processid
Linux equivalents
ps -eo pid,comm,args
ps -eo pid,comm,args
ps -eo pid,comm,args
Overview
What this command does
Displays process IDs together with executable names and complete command lines.
Migration tip: Customize
ps -o to print exactly the fields needed by a script or troubleshooting session.Practical tasks
Common use cases
List process IDs and commands
Displays process IDs together with executable names and complete command lines.
ps -eo pid,comm,args
Show PID, command and arguments
ps -eo ppid,pid,user,stat,comm
Show parent IDs and states
ps -p 1234 -o pid,etime,args
Inspect one process
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ps -eo pid,comm,args
ps -eo ppid,pid,user,stat,comm
ps -p 1234 -o pid,etime,args
Walkthrough
Examples with explanations
ps -eo pid,comm,args # list PIDs and command lines
ps -eo ppid,pid,user,stat,comm # include parent process and state
ps -p 1234 -o pid,etime,args # inspect one PIDReference
Common options and variations
| Command or option | Use |
|---|---|
ps -eo pid,comm,args | Show PID, command and arguments |
ps -eo ppid,pid,user,stat,comm | Show parent IDs and states |
ps -p 1234 -o pid,etime,args | Inspect one process |
Distro differences
Debian/Ubuntu vs Fedora vs Arch
This command is the same on Debian/Ubuntu, Fedora and Arch Linux when the relevant tool is installed.
| Distribution | Package manager / base | Equivalent command | Difference to notice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian/Ubuntu | same command | ps -eo pid,comm,args |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Fedora | same command | ps -eo pid,comm,args |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Arch | same command | ps -eo pid,comm,args |
Same command on this distribution. |
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