confstr - Linux

Overview

confstr retrieves configuration strings and information from the system. It offers a means to access various system-wide kernel configuration options from user-space applications.

Syntax

confstr NAME

Options/Flags

NAME (Mandatory): The name of the configuration string to retrieve.

Examples

To retrieve the kernel release:

confstr _KERNEL_NAME

To check the default path for shared libraries:

confstr _CS_PATH

Common Issues

• Incorrect NAME: Ensure the specified configuration string is spelled correctly and is supported by the system.
• Invalid type: The retrieved string may not be in the expected format. Convert it appropriately if necessary.

Integration

confstr can be combined with other tools for more complex tasks. For example:

• Use its output in a script to automate system configuration tasks.
• Retrieve system information for display or logging purposes.

Related Commands

• sysctl: Retrieve and set system configuration variables.
• /proc/sys: A filesystem interface for accessing system configuration data.
• /etc/sysconfig: Configuration files containing system-specific settings.