Linux / Unix: pwdx Command Examples

The pwdx command in Unix and Linux systems is used to display the current working directory (cwd) of a process. It can be useful for understanding which directories a process is accessing, or for debugging issues related to file access or permissions.

Here are some examples of using the pwdx command:

1. Display the current working directory of a specific process:

$ pwdx PID

This will display the cwd of the process with the specified PID.

2. Display the current working directories of multiple processes:

$ pwdx PID1 PID2 PID3

This will display the cwds of the processes with the specified PIDs.

3. Display the current working directories of all processes:

$ pwdx -a

This will display the cwds of all processes on the system.

4. Display the current working directories of all processes owned by a specific user:

$ pwdx -u username

This will display the cwds of all processes owned by the specified user.

You can use various options and arguments with the pwdx command to customize the output and filter the processes that are displayed. For more information about the pwdx command and its options, you can consult the documentation for your specific Unix or Linux system.