acl_to_any_text - Linux

Overview

acl_to_any_text converts Access Control Lists (ACLs) to human-readable text formats. ACLs define permissions for users and groups on specific files and directories. This command assists in understanding and managing file system permissions.

Syntax

acl_to_any_text [OPTIONS] MODE FILE...

Options/Flags

| Flag | Description | Default |
|—|—|—|
| -a | Prints all entries, including non-inherited ones | False |
| -c | Output in CSV (Comma-separated value) format | False |
| -h | Displays help information | N/A |
| -i | Use indentation to group entries | False |
| -m | Output file mode (numeric or symbolic) | False |
| -o FILE | Saves output to a file | N/A |
| -p | Output in JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) format | False |
| -s | Prints summary of ACL permissions | False |
| -v | Prints verbose information | False |

Examples

  1. Display ACLs for a file in text format:
acl_to_any_text myfile.txt
  1. Output ACLs to CSV format:
acl_to_any_text -c myfile.txt
  1. Print summary of ACL permissions:
acl_to_any_text -s /var/log/messages

Common Issues

  • Error opening file: Ensure the file or directory exists and has the correct permissions.
  • Invalid file path: Double-check the path to the file or directory.
  • Unknown option: Verify that the specified option is valid.

Integration

acl_to_any_text can be combined with other commands to automate tasks. For example:

find / -type f -exec acl_to_any_text -s {} +

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