What is crosh?

Crosh, short for Chrome Shell, is a command-line interface (CLI) available on <a href="https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/Chrome%20OS">Chrome OS</a> devices. It provides users with access to a limited set of commands and utilities that can be used for troubleshooting, diagnostics, and basic system administration.

Key features and uses of Crosh include:

• Network Diagnostics: Crosh allows users to perform network-related tasks like pinging servers, running traceroute, and examining network interfaces using commands like ping, traceroute, and network_diag.

• System Information: You can retrieve system information such as the device's hardware specifications, Chrome OS version, and uptime using commands like uname, uptime, and accessing the help command in Crosh.

• Developer Tools: Crosh is important for developers using features like port forwarding (ssh_forward), establishing SSH connections (ssh), and managing developer mode settings using developer.

• Troubleshooting: Crosh is used to diagnose and solve common issues related to <a href="https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/hardware">hardware</a>.

• Accessing Developer Mode: Crosh is often used to enable and interact with <a href="https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/developer%20mode">developer mode</a>, which allows for more advanced system modifications and access to a full Linux environment (such as installing a Crouton chroot or using the built-in Linux container).

Crosh is accessed by pressing Ctrl + Alt + T on your Chromebook. Note that the available commands are limited compared to a standard Linux shell. The help command within Crosh lists available commands. help_advanced provides a more comprehensive list for <a href="https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/developer">developers</a>.