Linux command
apropos 命令
文本
复制后可按需替换文件名、目录或参数。
常用示例
Search
apropos [keyword]
Example
apropos -e [keyword]
Example
apropos -s [1,8] [keyword]
Example
apropos -r "[network.*config]"
Example
apropos -l [keyword]
说明
apropos searches the manual page names and short descriptions for keywords, helping you find relevant commands when you don't know the exact name. The search queries the whatis database built by mandb. Multiple keywords are OR'd together; use regex for AND behavior.
参数
- -e, --exact
- Search for exact keyword match
- -r, --regex
- Interpret keyword as regular expression
- -w, --wildcard
- Interpret keyword as shell wildcard
- -s _list_, --sections _list_
- Search only specified manual sections
- -l, --long
- Don't truncate output lines
- -a, --and
- Require all keywords to match
FAQ
What is the apropos command used for?
apropos searches the manual page names and short descriptions for keywords, helping you find relevant commands when you don't know the exact name. The search queries the whatis database built by mandb. Multiple keywords are OR'd together; use regex for AND behavior.
How do I run a basic apropos example?
Run `apropos [keyword]` in a terminal, then adjust file names, paths, flags, or remote targets for your system.
What does -e, --exact do in apropos?
Search for exact keyword match