Windows wmic process get commandline equivalent in Linux
Displays the full command used to start a process.
wmic process get commandline
ps -p PID -o args=
ps -p PID -o args=
ps -p PID -o args=
Overview
What this command does
On Windows, "wmic process get commandline" is used to show process command line. On Linux, the closest practical mapping shown here is "ps -p PID -o args=". Displays the full command used to start a process. This reference is grouped under Services & Processes → Processes.
Windows → Linux context
What changes when you use this on Linux?
Equivalent task, different tool
Windows wmic process get commandline maps to ps -p PID -o args= for this task. Treat this as a workflow mapping rather than a character-for-character syntax translation.
Portable across the compared distros
The Debian/Ubuntu, Fedora and Arch rows use the same command in this mapping. Package availability or defaults can still vary, so check the installed tool version when an option behaves differently.
For the broader concept behind this mapping, read Linux services and processes.
Practical tasks
Common use cases
Show process command line
Displays the full command used to start a process.
ps -p PID -o args=
Show process command line
ps --help
Show command help when supported
man ps
Open the manual page when installed
Ready to run
Copyable Linux commands
Review paths, device names, package names and permissions before running any command.
ps -p PID -o args=
Walkthrough
Examples with explanations
# Windows equivalent: wmic process get commandline
ps -p PID -o args=Reference
Common options and variations
| Command or option | Use |
|---|---|
ps -p PID -o args= | Show process command line |
ps --help | Show command help when supported |
man ps | Open the manual page when installed |
Distro differences
Debian/Ubuntu vs Fedora vs Arch
Debian/Ubuntu, Fedora and Arch all use "ps -p PID -o args=" for this mapping. The command syntax shown here is portable across the three rows, although installed versions and system defaults can still vary.
| Distribution | Package manager / base | Equivalent command | Difference to notice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian/Ubuntu | same command | ps -p PID -o args= |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Fedora | same command | ps -p PID -o args= |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Arch | same command | ps -p PID -o args= |
Same command on this distribution. |
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