How can I add different files to multiple directories in one command?

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I need to add one file to about 7 different directories. I'm using Fedora 24... I know I need to use the touch command but what parameters will I need?

Although the command works the same in Ubuntu, keep in mind this site is called AskUbuntu so you shouldn't use the word Fedora in your question. — WinEunuuchs2Unix, Nov 28 '16 at 16:30
Cody, just out of curiosity, why did you come Ubuntu site if you are using Fedora ? — Sergiy Kolodyazhnyy, Nov 28 '16 at 16:56
Possible duplicate of How to copy a file to multiple folders using the command line? — Sergiy Kolodyazhnyy, Nov 28 '16 at 16:58

score 3 · Answer 1 · answered Nov 28 '16 at 16:58

Use brace expansion in bash:

touch {dir1,dir2,dir3,dir4,dir5,dir6,dir7}/file

If the directories are named after a pattern, you might even be able to generate that. For example, if the directories were actually named like on the command above:

touch dir{1..7}/file

score 2 · Answer 2 · edited Nov 28 '16 at 17:00

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If directories are different use this:

touch {d1,d2,d3,d4,d5,d6,d7}/file_name

Or you can use this one:

touch dir{1..7}/file_name

This command creates file in dir1, dir2, ... dir7 respectively.

edited Nov 28 '16 at 17:00

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answered Nov 28 '16 at 16:57

Maksim Garkavenkov

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How can I add different files to multiple directories in one command?

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