Mastering Kali Linux — Top 20 Advanced Kali Linux Commands List

1) shutdown / now:To shutdown the computer instantly

2)git clone: git clone is a Git command line utility which is used to target an existing repository and create a clone, or copy of the target repository

3) history command
history linux command is used to get a record of previously applied commands.

4) vi command
vi command is a Kali Linux command that provides multiple options, such as inserting at the cursor, writing after the cursor, terminating the insert mode, opening a new line, undoing a certain action, and deleting lines or images. This tool can be combined with others to perform more actions.

5) free command
free command is used to display the memory usage of the current system. This is particularly useful when you wish to download new software and need to know the exact memory in your system. As free displays the details of the memory related to your system, its syntax doesn’t need any arguments to be passed but only options that you can use according to your wish.

6) chmod command
chmod command is a basic command in Kali Linux that is used to change the mode restricting user access to a certain file as per the instructions provided. It is a popular command on this operating system.

7) uname command
uname command is an easy command helping retrieve the version’s user name. Adding a hyphen to uname would provide further details of the version. For instance — It will mention the machine, release date, note name, etc.

8) uptime command
uptime command in Kali Linux command which is used to find out the longevity of the system that is active (running).
This command returns a set of values that involve the current time and the amount of time the system is running,
the number of users currently logged in, and the load time for the past 2, 6 & 16 minutes, respectively.
It basically provides the duration of time.

9) less command
less command presents all the activities that are going on with a certain file but only partially loads it. It also saves some RAM.

10) more command
more command is one basic command that helps in viewing the contents of a file conveniently, providing a bird’s eye view of the contents of a file. It saves the user’s time in scrolling through the whole thing.

11) grep:
The grep command searches for a specific pattern in a file.

12) find:
The find command searches for files and directories based on certain criteria.

13) man:
The man command displays the manual page for a command.

14) cd command
cd command is used for navigation. If you want to go to the downloads folder, you type “cd” and then “download,” this will take you to the downloads folder and access the files.

15) mkdir command
mkdir linux command helps to create a new directory. It is used quite often.

16) cat command
cat linux command enables the user to read files, link them together,
exchange their contents, and one of the most commonly used kali Linux commands.

17) cp command
cp command is used for basic copying text or similar purposes. It can copy one or more than one files to a certain location of your choice. This also helps in moving directories.

18) mv command
mv command is a basic command in linux which is used to move files between directories. It is extremely convenient when dealing with complicated files.

19) rm command
rm command in linux is used to removed highlighted texts and is a very basic yet essential command.
It is used to remove symbolic links and objects from files. It also eliminates multiple references from objects.
References are files with two or three names.

20) uname command
uname command is an easy command helping retrieve the version’s user name. Adding a hyphen to uname would provide further details of the version. For instance — It will mention the machine, release date, note name, etc.

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