'touch' is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file

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I work with laravel 5 , when i type in windows cmd this command "touch storage\database.sqlite" this error message rise 'touch' is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file. any hint to solve it ?

`touch` is a *nix command, not a Windows one. Here are some solutions: http://superuser.com/questions/10426/windows-equivalent-of-the-linux-command-touch/764716 — Joel Hinz, Mar 21 '16 at 08:47
@FindOutIslamNow No, I meant *nix. Please have a look e.g. here https://stackoverflow.com/questions/4715374/what-is-the-meaning-of-nix-and-what-is-its-relation-with-ruby — Joel Hinz, Aug 28 '18 at 14:20
To create a file in windows cmd you can use `type nul>example.txt` — AMD, Sep 17 '20 at 21:37

score 198 · Answer 1 · edited Nov 01 '21 at 14:06

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if you are using node.js just use npm to install it on Windows with this command:

npm install touch-cli -g

it will install the command line interface for touch, you can then use it the same as unix...

edited Nov 01 '21 at 14:06

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answered Nov 03 '17 at 16:54

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what if i don't use node. any default windows feature? – Sagar Nayak Apr 04 '18 at 01:49
If you don't use node, then you don't need it. This is the answer to a specific question of using 'touch' which is a *nix feature. It is mostly used by developers for them to easily create blank files. Other workarounds are stated below. – cyberdenz Apr 06 '18 at 14:57
Works OK for single files, but not when there's a comma-seprated list, as in this command to create two files simultaneously: `touch webpack.config.ts, webpack.config.prod.ts` - when that's run, only one file is created, called `webpack.config.ts,` (i.e. with a comma at the end of the name). – OutstandingBill Oct 06 '22 at 01:34

score 25 · Answer 2 · answered Jul 16 '19 at 14:18

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Fixed after running this command:

npm install touch-cli -g

After that I can run this:

touch .babelrc

answered Jul 16 '19 at 14:18

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Duplicate [answer.](https://stackoverflow.com/a/47100839/11607574) – Aksen P Aug 19 '21 at 22:42

score 10 · Answer 3 · edited Mar 20 '17 at 10:04

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The command you're trying to run is a unix/linux based command so it won't work in Windows.

All it does is update the modified timestamps of a file.

There's another question on here that gives you an alternative for Windows: https://superuser.com/questions/10426/windows-equivalent-of-the-linux-command-touch/764716

edited Mar 20 '17 at 10:04

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answered Mar 21 '16 at 09:08

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In the context at hand it generates an empty file. – eckes Aug 17 '17 at 01:35

score 8 · Answer 4 · answered Jan 14 '21 at 12:18

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You have to install Touch CLI, Run below command in CLI

npm install touch-cli -g

answered Jan 14 '21 at 12:18

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Duplicate [answer.](https://stackoverflow.com/a/47100839/11607574) – Aksen P Aug 19 '21 at 22:43

score 5 · Answer 5 · answered Oct 03 '16 at 11:22

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You can just use echo> in windows cmd i.epath/file.sqlite

answered Oct 03 '16 at 11:22

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This may or may not work as it does not generate a 0 byte file. I typically use `type NUL > path/file.sqlite` as mentioned here: https://stackoverflow.com/a/295214/13189 – eckes Aug 17 '17 at 01:38

score 5 · Answer 6 · edited Mar 20 '19 at 04:03

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If you are on windows device just install git bash and type the following command

touch test.html.

The above command will generate a zero kilobyte test.html file for you in your specified directory. It is applicable to any other type of file.

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answered Mar 20 '19 at 03:42

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git bash is a part of Git for Windows. (https://git-scm.com/download/win or https://gitforwindows.org/) – Wolf May 10 '23 at 11:47

score 3 · Answer 7 · answered Oct 02 '19 at 17:25

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If you are trying to use TypeScript in ReactNative first run:

npm install touch-cli -g

and then you can use touch, example:

touch rn-cli.config.js

answered Oct 02 '19 at 17:25

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Duplicate [answer.](https://stackoverflow.com/a/47100839/11607574) – Aksen P Aug 19 '21 at 22:43

score 2 · Answer 8 · edited Jan 06 '17 at 08:36

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ex: type nul >test.html in windows CMD & another one ways is

echo.>test.html

both are working 100% fine

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answered Jan 06 '17 at 08:27

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The second alternative creates a 2 byte (crlf) file, it might be fine but not in all cases. – eckes Aug 17 '17 at 01:42

score 1 · Answer 9 · answered Aug 17 '17 at 01:34

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Just run it through the GitBash terminal on windows and it works fine

answered Aug 17 '17 at 01:34

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score 1 · Answer 10 · answered Apr 21 '21 at 00:11

Incase anyone is trying to use the 'touch' command from windows to configure Typescript for a React Native app, or anything else. It works for me by running the 'touch' command either from git bash or by downloading the WSL and running it from there.

score 1 · Answer 11 · answered Sep 18 '21 at 08:40

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You can type the same cmd in git bash in the folder where you want your compose file.

answered Sep 18 '21 at 08:40

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score 1 · Answer 12 · edited Apr 03 '22 at 07:51

I was reading a solution in the GitHub community and it's effective for me.

If you are using VSCode and you would like to do something like Linux you can use git bash and it works the same. You can add git bash into VSCode by the following:

File -> Preferences -> Setting ( Or Ctrl + , ).
Now, looking the top right and choose the icon "Open Settings (JSON)".
Add this to the last of the Setting file:

"terminal.integrated.profiles.windows": {
    "Git Bash": {
        "path": "C:\\Program Files\\Git\\bin\\bash.exe"
    },
},
"terminal.integrated.defaultProfile.windows": "Git Bash"

Finally reopen the VSCode and open the git bash terminal in your VSCode.

Notice: Make sure you have already installed Git Bash. Good luck!

score 1 · Answer 13 · edited Apr 24 '23 at 14:43

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I'm using window subsystem for linux. wsl works just fine mixing Windows and Linux commands:

wsl touch test.py

FYI I've found it here.

edited Apr 24 '23 at 14:43

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score 0 · Answer 14 · answered Mar 21 '16 at 09:19

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, used with copy to indicate missing parameters. This updates the files modified date. E.G. copy /b file1,,

answered Mar 21 '16 at 09:19

score 0 · Answer 15 · answered Jan 01 '21 at 02:14

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I use this syntax in cmd. So far it is working well without installing something.

type nul > (filename)

In my case, I used

type nul > index.js // for creating an empty Javascript file.

answered Jan 01 '21 at 02:14

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score 0 · Answer 16 · answered Jan 20 '21 at 19:14

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If all the solutions above still dont work for you. Try this:

If you already have Git installed, then you also have GIT BASH installed too... To solve this problem navigate to your project directory using the GIT BASH Terminal and try again using touch Procfile. It should work perfectly.

answered Jan 20 '21 at 19:14

Abass Abdul Wahab

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Would you mind providing links to the download where Git Bash can be obtained and explaining why you suggest "Procfile" as the file to "touch"? – santamanno Jan 20 '21 at 22:00
Fine but in the body of the answer please edit it. – santamanno Jan 24 '21 at 23:47

Fail' · Answer 17 · 2022-09-19T12:42:37.907

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You may be using PowerShell. The team helped me Add-Content. Link to the page https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/powershell/module/microsoft.powershell.management/add-content?view=powershell-7.2&viewFallbackFrom=powershell-7.1

Example: Add-Content -Path .\Test.txt //Test.txt - name of file

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answered Sep 19 '22 at 12:38

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score 0 · Answer 18 · answered Aug 23 '23 at 16:36

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with npm install touch-cli -g it works inside VS Code.

answered Aug 23 '23 at 16:36

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score -1 · Answer 19 · answered Sep 14 '21 at 04:15

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run this code in cmd then Finish:)))))))

npm install touch-cli -g

answered Sep 14 '21 at 04:15

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Thanks for the effort, but the answer looks like it's already covered by the existing answers – KyleMit Sep 28 '22 at 15:31

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