lsattr Linux Commands

What is Linux lsattr Command?

Explanation

lsattr COMMAND:

lsattr command is used to list the attributes of the specified file or directory.

SYNTAX :


lsattr [options]

OPTIONS:


-R Recursively list attributes of directories and their contents.
-a List all files in directories, including files that start with `.'.
-d List directories like other files, rather than listing their contents.

EXAMPLE:


  1. List attributes:
    lsattr

    Lists the attributes of the current directory.
  2. Set the attribute:
    chattr +i test.txt

    Set the attribute for 'test.txt' file.
  3. lsattr test.txt

    Lists the attributes of the 'test.txt' file.
    ----i-------- ./test.txt

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