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The which command
Tells the path of the program that runs when you type a command.
Syntax
which <comando>Copy-ready examples
$ which lsWhere is ls?$ which grepAnd grep?You can try them in the browser terminal: it does not touch your computer.
Typical mistakes
- If it prints nothing, the command is not in the PATH.
FAQ
Are which and whereis the same?
Similar: which gives the executable; whereis adds the manual and sources.
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