How can Linux display recently used commands?
In Linux systems, there are several methods available to display recently used commands.
- By using the history command, you can see a list of all the commands that have been executed by the user in the current session. Simply type “history” in the terminal to view the most recent commands used.
- By using the Ctrl + r key shortcut: press Ctrl + r in the terminal, then enter a keyword to search for recently used commands. Press Enter to execute the searched command.
- To check the .bash_history file: A user’s command history is typically stored in the .bash_history file. You can use the command cat .bash_history to view the most recently used commands.
- You can use ! and – symbols in the command line: !n to execute the nth historical command, !! to execute the previous command, and -n to execute the nth command from the end of history.
These methods can help users view recently used commands, making it easier for users to operate and reuse them.