How can I recursively find all files in current and subfolders based on wildcard matching?

Question

How can I recursively find all files in current and subfolders based on wildcard matching?

Answer 1

Using the Find command will help you do this.

Finding all jpg files within a directory using a wildcard:

find . -type f -iname "*.jpg"

Finding all directories within a directory using a wildcard:

find . -type d -iname "*dir*"

Breakdown of commands:

find . -type f (or d) -iname "*file_or_dir*"

(command) (current directory) (File or directory) (case-insensitive file or directory name; * is the wildcard.)

Another fun command is "tree", which shows you the entire contents of a directory in a more graphical view.

Answer 2

Hi!

Have you tried to just use the find command? This will allow you to specific the search base AND the file name including wildcard support.

find / -name *file*