getcap

Show file capabilities

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What it does

Lists Linux capabilities set on files. See the flags and examples below, and run `man getcap` for the full reference.

Common flags
FlagMeaning
-rRecurse
Examples
getcap -r / 2>/dev/nullFind files with capabilities (audit) · explain & risk-check →
Related
setcap find
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Reference text is hand-written and may be incomplete — check man getcap for your version. Test destructive commands on a non-production system first.