file_contexts.local - Linux

Overview

file_contexts.local is a command that allows administrators to define local customizations to file security contexts. It is typically used to supplement or override the default labeling rules defined in the system policy.

Syntax

file_contexts.local [options] [FILES | DIRECTORY]

Options/Flags

• -d, –debug: Enable debug mode.
• -e, –expanded: Expand file context by following symlinks.
• -n, –nocontexts: Do not print file contexts.
• -p, –partial: Only print partial file contexts.
• -v, –verbose: Enable verbose mode.
• -?, –help: Print help and exit.

Examples

Print file contexts for the current directory:

file_contexts.local -e

Print partial file contexts for a specific file:

file_contexts.local -p /path/to/file

Common Issues

• Permission denied: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to read and write to the file or directory.
• File not found: Verify that the specified file or directory exists.

Integration

file_contexts.local can be used in conjunction with other commands to manage file security. For example:

find / -exec file_contexts.local -e {} \;

This command will print the file contexts for all files in the / directory tree.

Related Commands

• semanage fcontext: Manage file security contexts defined in the system policy.
• restorecon: Restore default file security contexts.