attr_getf - Linux

Overview

attr_getf retrieves the file flags of a file. File flags are a set of flags that are set on the file by the operating system to control the file’s behavior.

Syntax

attr_getf [-v] path

Options/Flags

| Option | Description |
|—|—|
| -v | Verbose output. |

Examples

To retrieve the file flags of a file:

attr_getf /path/to/file

To retrieve the file flags of a file and display the verbose output:

attr_getf -v /path/to/file

Common Issues

If the file does not exist, attr_getf will return an error.

If the user does not have permission to access the file, attr_getf will return an error.

Integration

attr_getf can be used with other commands to control the behavior of files. For example, the following command sets the file flags of a file to read-only:

attr_setf -r /path/to/file

Related Commands

• attr_setf – Sets the file flags of a file.
• lsattr – Lists the file flags of a file.