How SS64 Is Organized by Platform and Command Type

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SS64 (ss64.com) is a command line reference site that groups its content by operating system and by command category. If you already know whether you need Windows CMD, PowerShell, macOS, or Linux bash, you can go straight to that platform's section; if you need something cross-platform or non-shell (SQL Server, VBScript, ASCII tables, tools, passwords), the site provides separate top-level entries for those.

Platform-based sections

The site's main navigation splits the shell references by platform:

  • Windows CMD — reference for the classic Windows command prompt.
  • PowerShell — reference for Microsoft's PowerShell.
  • macOS — reference for macOS command line usage.
  • Linux bash — reference for Linux bash.

Each platform has its own independent command reference entry, so commands are documented in the context of the shell they belong to rather than in one merged list.

Type-based sections

Alongside the platform references, SS64 also organizes content by command type or topic:

  • SQL Server — database commands.
  • VBScript — scripting reference.
  • ASCII — ASCII reference material.
  • Tools — utility-related pages.
  • Passwords — password-related pages.

How to choose

If you need… Go to…
Windows command prompt syntax Windows CMD
PowerShell cmdlets and syntax PowerShell
macOS terminal commands macOS
Linux bash commands Linux bash
SQL Server database commands SQL Server
VBScript reference VBScript
ASCII codes/tables ASCII
Miscellaneous utilities Tools
Password-related material Passwords

The practical rule: pick the section that matches your operating system or the type of command you're looking up. The platform sections are for shell commands; the type sections cover everything that isn't tied to a single shell.

Site basics

SS64 is described as a "Command line reference for Windows CMD, PowerShell, MacOS and Linux bash," and it also includes SQL Server database commands. The site has been running since 1999 (copyright shown as 1999–2026), with a last update noted as Oct 9. The navigation also includes About/contact/donate.