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find

find searches directory trees and evaluates an expression for each file. It can test names and properties, print results, or run actions.

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Syntax

find [ -H ] [ -L ] [ -P ] [ -D debugopts ] [ -O level ] [ starting-point ...] [ expression ]

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Source: find(1) - Linux manual page. Checked 2026-11-03.