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rated 0 times [ 4] [ 0] / answers: 1 / hits: 17123 / 2 Years ago, thu, october 6, 2022, 1:08:50

I wanted to know what is the best way to remove any files no matter what their extension is based on a partial name.

Example:

13-05-12_foo_something.jpg

13-06-01_something.png

13-05-05_foo_site.html

rm everything in a directory and within the sub folders with _foo_ in the name.

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2 Years ago

answered 2 Years ago amelican · Accepted Answer

The simple way:

cd /path/to/directory

rm *_foo_*

or

rm /path/to/directory/*_foo_*

The asterisk (*) matches all characters.

To get explanations about what is being done, use rm with -v option. To be prompted before every removal, use rm with -i option:

rm -vi *_foo_*

See man rm for more info.