3.7) Modules: Commands
Some useful module commands are summarised below:
| Command | Description |
| module | shows the options available for use with the module command |
| module list | to display which modules are currently loaded |
| module whatis | gives a one line description of all available modules |
| module help <module_name> | gives more information about the module |
| module avail | to list all available modules (without a description) |
| module load <module_name>ORmodule add <module_name> | loads a particular module |
| module unload <module_name>ORmodule rm <module_name> | unloads a particular module |
| module switch <old_module> <new_module> | switches between the similar or conflicting modules |
| module show <module_name> | shows what environment variables will be set if a particular module were to be loaded |
| module purge | removes "all" currently loaded modules (use with care) |