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How can I find only the executable files under a certain directory in Linux?

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Mar 15, 2026309128 views
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How can I find only the executable files under a certain directory in Linux?

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Fix for: How can I find only the executable files under a certain directory in Linux?

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Checking for executable files can be done with (not recommended) or (recommended, as it takes ACL into account). To use the option: If you want to find only executable files and not searchable directories, combine with :

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