Essential Linux commands include: 1. File Operations: bash ls # List files and directories cd # Change directory pwd # Print working directory cp # Copy files mv # Move/rename files rm # Remove files mkdir # Create directory 2. System Information: bash top # Show processes df # Show disk usage free # Show memory usage ps # Show process status 3. Text Processing: bash grep # Search text sed # Stream editor awk # Text processing cat # View file contents ⬆ Back to Top