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Locate Command: Find File By Exact Filename
Use for find file by exact filename with Locate. Exact CLI syntax to find file by exact filename using Locate.
When to use this: Use for find file by exact filename with Locate.
Command Syntax
locate "*/<filename>"locate "*/<filename>"Live Command Builder
Final Command
locate "*/<filename>" Command Breakdown
locate is the base executable for this command.
FAQ
Purpose: Exact syntax to find file by exact filename using Locate.
Test path: Replace placeholders and run destructive commands in a disposable workspace first.
Flag behavior: Tool version, platform, and shell can change behavior.
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