ACL Permission Generator (getfacl/setfacl)
<p>A Linux tool to generate getfacl and setfacl commands for managing Access Control Lists (ACLs) on files and directories.</p>
ACL Permission Generator (getfacl/setfacl)
What are ACLs?
Access Control Lists (ACLs) provide a more flexible permission mechanism for file systems, allowing permissions to be set for individual users and groups beyond the standard owner/group/other model.
How to Use getfacl and setfacl
getfacl displays the ACLs of a file or directory, while setfacl is used to set them. This tool helps you generate the correct commands.
Tips & Best Practices
- Use ACLs for fine-grained permission control.
- Always verify ACLs with
getfaclafter setting them. - Not all file systems support ACLs by default; check your system configuration.
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