The find command is used to search for files and directories in a specified location based on different search criteria.
find [path] [expression]
path: The directory to start the search from.expression: The search criteria.Find all files with a specific name:
find /path/to/directory -name "filename"
Find all directories with a specific name:
find /path/to/directory -type d -name "dirname"
Find all files modified within the last 24 hours:
find /path/to/directory -type f -mtime -1
Find all files larger than a specific size:
find /path/to/directory -type f -size +10M
Find all empty files and directories:
find /path/to/directory -empty
Find all files with a specific extension:
find /path/to/directory -type f -name "*.txt"
Find all files owned by a specific user:
find /path/to/directory -type f -user username
Find all files with specific permissions:
find /path/to/directory -type f -perm 644
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
-name |
Search for files with a specific name. |
-type |
Search for a specific type of file (e.g., file, directory). |
-mtime |
Search for files modified within a specific period of time. |
-size |
Search for files larger or smaller than a specific size. |
-empty |
Search for empty files or directories. |
-user |
Search for files owned by a specific user. |
-perm |
Search for files with specific permissions. |