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>

ACLACL Permission Generator (getfacl/setfacl)

Generated setfacl Command
setfacl -m u::rwx -m g::r-x -m o:r-x "/path/to/file"
Use this command to set ACLs on the target file or directory.
Generated getfacl Command
getfacl "/path/to/file"
Use this command to view ACLs on the target file or directory.

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 getfacl after setting them.
  • Not all file systems support ACLs by default; check your system configuration.

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