nautilus

Default file explorer for GNOME desktop environment.

Also known as GNOME Files.

• Launch Nautilus:

nautilus

• Launch Nautilus as root user:

sudo nautilus

• Launch Nautilus and display a specific directory:

nautilus {path/to/directory}

• Launch Nautilus with a specific file or directory selected:

nautilus --select {path/to/file_or_directory}

• Launch Nautilus in a separated window:

nautilus --new-window

• Close all Nautilus instances:

nautilus --quit

• Display help:

nautilus --help

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