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Windows getcap equivalent in Linux
Shows Linux file capabilities.
Windows
→
getcap
Linux equivalents
getcap -r / 2>/dev/null
getcap -r / 2>/dev/null
getcap -r / 2>/dev/null
Overview
What this command does
Shows Linux file capabilities.
Migration tip: Check the distro-specific rows before copying; package names and service names can differ even when the tool name is similar.
Practical tasks
Common use cases
List file capabilities
Shows Linux file capabilities.
getcap -r / 2>/dev/null
List file capabilities
getcap --help
Show command help when supported
man getcap
Open the manual page when installed
Ready to run
Copyable Linux commands
Review paths, device names, package names and permissions before running any command.
getcap -r / 2>/dev/null
Walkthrough
Examples with explanations
# Windows equivalent: getcap
getcap -r / 2>/dev/nullReference
Common options and variations
| Command or option | Use |
|---|---|
getcap -r / 2>/dev/null | List file capabilities |
getcap --help | Show command help when supported |
man getcap | Open the manual page when installed |
Distro differences
Debian/Ubuntu vs Fedora vs Arch
The equivalent is shown for Debian/Ubuntu, Fedora and Arch. Some rows use a different package manager or helper tool where Linux distributions commonly diverge.
| Distribution | Package manager / base | Equivalent command | Difference to notice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian/Ubuntu | same command | getcap -r / 2>/dev/null |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Fedora | same command | getcap -r / 2>/dev/null |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Arch | same command | getcap -r / 2>/dev/null |
Same command on this distribution. |
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