Add executable permission to a file
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Compatibility
Linux + macOSVerified for Linux, macOS using posix, bash, zsh syntax.
Operational knowledgereview due 2027-01-19
Requirementschmodchmod must be installed and available on PATH.
Version supportchmod Current supported releasesVerified for linux, macos using posix, bash, zsh syntax; consult compatibility notes for platform-specific differences.
Expected signals(no terminal output on success)Representative successful output; values vary with the selected target and system state.
Known errorschmod: command not foundchmod is missing or is not available on PATH.
Verifychmod +x {{file}}Re-run the corresponding read-only inspection and confirm the intended state.Rollback noteNo universal automatic rollback is available. Capture the current state and use the tool-specific recovery procedure before applying changes.
Command breakdown
01chmodCommandRuns the chmod stage of this one-liner.
02+xOptionConfigures chmod with the +x option.
03<file>ParameterA value supplied in the Fill parameters section.
Example input
chmod +x deploy.sh
Example output
(no terminal output on success)
The executable bit is now set on deploy.sh.
Illustrative output — exact values vary by system and data.
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