Load commands from a file into current shell.
Section: History and Interactive Features
Reload current shell rc
bash
bash
source ~/.bashrcExplanation
Often used after editing aliases, exports, or functions.
Learn the surrounding workflow
Compare similar commands or jump into common fixes when this command is part of a bigger troubleshooting path.
Related commands
Same sheet · prioritizing History and Interactive Features
History substitution with fc
Re-run last command after simple substitution.
Inspect command resolution
Show whether a name resolves to an alias, builtin, function, or executable.