Finding files by name in Linux can be efficiently accomplished using the find command in the terminal. This powerful command-line utility allows users to search for files and directories within a specified location based on various criteria, including name, size, type, and more.
The basic syntax for the find command is as follows:
find [path] [options] [expression]
• [path]: This is the directory where the search begins. It can be a specific directory or a placeholder like ~ for your home directory or . for the current directory.
• [options]: These modify the behavior of the command (e.g., -type, -name).
• [expression]: This specifies what you are searching for (e.g., a filename).
If you want to find a file by name then try this command:
find ~/ -type f -name "filename"
Using . will only search the current directory. ~/ will search your entire home directory.
Adding sudo allows it to search in all folders/subfolders.