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The find command
Finds files and folders by name, type or size inside a tree.
Syntax
find <ruta> [-name patrón] [-type f|d]Most useful options
-nameSearches by name (accepts wildcards)-typeFilters by f (file) or d (folder)-sizeSearches by sizeCopy-ready examples
$ find . -name *.txtEvery .txt from here$ find . -type dOnly folders$ find /etc -name passwdSearch the whole systemYou can try them in the browser terminal: it does not touch your computer.
Typical mistakes
- The first argument is where to search from; the dot is the current folder.
FAQ
Does find search inside files?
No: it finds files and folders. For the content you use grep.
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