command not found - Bash command not found in PATH

root@linuxfix:~/command_not_found$

command not found

Bash command not found in PATH

Solutions

Prerequisites: Start by updating your system to resolve common issues and ensure the solutions provided below are compatible with your current environment.

check_latest_version && sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y

Install missing package

Install required software:

sudo apt install package

sudo yum install package

which command

Check PATH

Verify PATH variable:

echo $PATH

export PATH=$PATH:/new/dir

hash -r

Use full path

Specify complete path:

/usr/bin/command

./script.sh

whereis command

What is command not found?

The shell cannot locate the specified command in any directory listed in the PATH variable.

Common scenarios: Typos in command names, missing packages, or incorrect PATH configuration.

Common Causes

Command misspelled
Package not installed
Not in PATH
Missing execute permissions

Debugging Tips

type command

find /usr -name command

dpkg -S command

Prevention

Use package managers
Maintain proper PATH
Check spelling

Additional Resources

Bash Manual

Bash shell reference

bash shell path installation