Where Is Source Command Located Linux?
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It is defined on a per-user basis and it is located in your home directory. Let’s say for example that you want to add a new alias to your shell environment. Open your . bashrc file and a new entry to it.

What is the source command in Linux?

source is a shell built-in command which is used to read and execute the content of a file(generally set of commands), passed as an argument in the current shell script. The command after taking the content of the specified files passes it to the TCL interpreter as a text script which then gets executed.

Where is a command located in Linux?

Linux / UNIX: Determine where a binary command is stored / located on file system. You can use “type” or “whereis” command to find out which command shell executes and to print binary (command) file location for specified command.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.

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