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