address_families - Linux
Overview
The address_families utility is a simple command that lists all supported address families and their associated names. It is designed to provide a concise and easy-to-use reference for developers and system administrators working with networking applications.
Syntax
address_families
Options/Flags
None.
Examples
List all supported address families
address_families
Output:
AF_UNSPEC
AF_INET
AF_INET6
AF_NETLINK
AF_PACKET
AF_UNIX
AF_X25
Common Issues
None known.
Integration
address_families can be used in conjunction with other networking commands and tools. For example, it can be piped into other commands to filter or process the results.
address_families | grep INET
Output:
AF_INET
Related Commands
- netstat
- ip
- route
For more information on networking commands and concepts, refer to the Linux man pages or the official Linux Networking documentation.