Copy-ready commandcat
cat /etc/os-releaseRequirements and permissions
- Requirements
- Linux with the referenced utility installed
- Permissions
- Use sudo or root only when required
- Last reviewed
- 2026-07-31
Examples
Basic example
Display file contents.
cat /etc/os-releaseCommon errors
Command not found
Confirm Linux with the referenced utility installed is installed and available in your current shell.