Command Sprint: play it in your browser
Command Sprint is a typing game built around real Linux commands. A command appears, you type it exactly, and the next one loads straight away. Pick Easy, Normal or Hard, race the timer and finish with a words-per-minute score, an accuracy figure and a rank.
How to play Command Sprint
- Choose a level, then press Start.
- Type the command shown. The box turns blue while you are right and olive when you slip.
- The next command loads on its own when you finish one correctly.
- When the timer ends you see your commands, speed, accuracy and rank.
Tips to score higher
- Do not rush. Mistakes cost accuracy, and fixing them costs time.
- Learn the shape of common commands such as ls, cd, grep and chmod, and the rest follows.
- Hard mode adds pipes and flags that you will meet in real guides.
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Frequently asked questions
Are these real Linux commands?
Yes. Every command is something you can run in a terminal. Hard mode includes system and network commands.
Will playing teach me Linux?
It builds familiarity with the syntax. For meaning and examples, read our Linux terminal basics guide.
Do I need an account or to install anything?
No. The game runs in your browser, needs no sign-up and keeps your best scores on your own device.
Does it work on my phone?
Yes. It is built for touch screens as well as laptops, and it fits your screen.