locate
Verified for current stable LTS
Locate Commands
Locate command syntax with verified terminal examples.
Commands
8 commands for Locate
locate Operations
Locate Command: Find File By Exact Filename
locate "*/<filename>" locate Search
Locate Command: Find Filenames Case Insensitively
locate -i "<pattern>" locate Search
Locate Command: Find Filenames Quickly
locate "<pattern>" locate Operations
Locate Command: Locate Find File Exact Filename
locate "*/<filename>" locate Search
Locate Command: Locate Find Filenames
locate "<pattern>" locate Search
Locate Command: Locate Find Filenames Ignore Case
locate -i "<pattern>" locate Operations
Locate Command: Locate Recompute Database Osx
sudo /usr/libexec/locate.updatedb locate Operations
Locate Command: Recompute Database
sudo updatedb Suggest a Locate Command
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FAQ
Coverage: Focused examples for common Locate workflows.
Verified version: current stable LTS.
Verification: Test commands in a disposable workspace and submit notes for edge cases.