readlink / realpath

SafeResolve links and paths

readlink -f <path>

Resolves symlinks and absolute paths; -f follows chains to the end. The classic for a script's own path.

Examples

readlink -f /usr/bin/javaFind the real java binary

Syntax

readlink [-f] <path> / realpath <path>

Before you run it

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