cap_mode_name - Linux
Overview
The cap_mode_name command retrieves the name of the Linux capability mode for a given number. Capability modes define sets of system capabilities that can be assigned to processes and users.
Syntax
cap_mode_name [OPTIONS] [MODE_NUMBER]
Options/Flags
- -h, –help: Print help text.
- -n, –names: List all capability mode names and their corresponding numbers.
Examples
Retrieve the name of the 0 mode:
cap_mode_name 0
List all capability mode names and numbers:
cap_mode_name -n
Common Issues
If a mode number is not provided, cap_mode_name will retrieve the name of the default mode (usually "bounding").
Integration
cap_mode_name can be used with other commands, such as getcap and setcap, to manage capability modes.
Related Commands
getcapsetcapcapabilities