Thread: How to Count executable (x) files in Linux / UNIX?

hey all,,
I need a script or line of command that counts files that have "x" perrmission.

thanks.

You can give this a try. Change to the directory that you are planning to perform the executable count. And execute the following:

Code:

find . -type f -perm -o+rx | wc -l

Hope this helps.

Jaysunn

GNU/find has the -executable option:

Code:

find /usr/sbin -executable | wc -l

thanks jaysunn & nixcraft

nixcraft i think ur command seeks also in subdirectories ,,
when using urs i got the number 318 (wide number)

when using jaysnn's i get the number "4"

10x..

Originally Posted by eawedat

nixcraft i think ur command seeks also in subdirectories ,,
when using urs i got the number 318 (wide number)

Try

Code:

 find /usr/sbin -executable -type f | wc -l

335

Code:

find /usr/sbin/ -type f -perm -o+rx | wc -l

334

Almost a close match!