attr_removef - Linux
Overview
attr_removef removes a file attribute from a given path. It’s primarily used to manage extended attributes (xattrs) and security attributes associated with files and directories.
Syntax
attr_removef [-f] [-v] PATH... ATTRIBUTE...
Options/Flags
- -f, –force: Forcefully remove the attribute, even if it’s being used by a process.
- -v, –verbose: Print a success message for each attribute removed.
Examples
Remove a specific xattr:
attr_removef example.txt user.comment
Remove all xattrs from a directory:
attr_removef -r example.dir
Remove a security attribute:
attr_removef -f example.file security.selinux
Common Issues
- Permission denied: Ensure you have write permissions for the file or directory.
- Attribute not found: Verify that the specified attribute exists for the given path.
Integration
- Use in scripts to automate attribute management tasks.
- Combine with
attr_displayf
to inspect attributes before removing them.
Related Commands
- attr_displayf
- setfattr
- getfattr
- lsattr