Session and utilities

The env command

Shows all current environment variables.

Syntax

env

Copy-ready examples

$ envAll the variables
$ env | grep PATHOnly the PATH

You can try them in the browser terminal: it does not touch your computer.

Typical mistakes

  • There are a lot: filter them with grep when looking for a specific one.

Related commands

exportechowhich

FAQ

What is the PATH?

The list of folders where the system looks for the commands you type.

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