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Where should I put my script so that I can run it by a direct command?

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Where can (should) I put my (bash) script so that it can be used (forever) by terminal or by a direct command: Alt+F2?

I know there is /usr/bin and /sbin & /bindirectories but when should I use between them?

Where should I put my script?

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answered 2 Years ago disdry · Accepted Answer

Don't use these directories:

/usr/bin, /sbin and /bin

Leave them for package-managed executables.

If you need the script for one user, waltinator's answer is fine.

If you need the script for all users on your system (but you can also use this for one user), stick it in /usr/local/bin/. One advantage: this directory is already in your PATH so there is no need to edit files.