popd

Additional Notes

popd is a shell command used to remove a directory from the shell directory stack. It removes the top entry from the directory stack, navigating back to the previous directory.

Used with pushd and dirs, these commands let you navigate multiple directories without retyping paths. popd works in both interactive Bash sessions and scripts.

Syntax

popd [arguments]

Parameters

• options: Flags that change how popd behaves.
• arguments: Values consumed by the shell builtin or script command.
• command: Command line to run, test, wrap, or control.

Common Options

• --help: Show command help when supported.
• --version: Show version information when supported.

Examples

popd --help
man popd

Practical Notes

Options can vary by distribution and package version. Use man popd, popd --help, or the package documentation for exact syntax.