Linux systemd Services Cheat Sheet/List all service unit files

Show loaded and unloaded service files.

Section: List and Inspect Units

List all service unit files

bash
bash
systemctl list-unit-files --type=service
Explanation

Displays enablement states for installed service definitions.

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