List attached USB devices
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read-onlyno known side effects Compatibility
LinuxVerified for Linux using posix, bash, zsh syntax.
Operational knowledgereview due 2027-01-20
Requirementslsusblsusb must be installed and available on PATH.
Version supportlsusb Current supported releasesVerified for linux using posix, bash, zsh syntax; consult compatibility notes for platform-specific differences.
Expected signalsBus 002 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0003 Linux Foundation 3.0 root hubRepresentative successful output; values vary with the selected target and system state.
Known errorslsusb: command not foundlsusb is missing or is not available on PATH.
VerifylsusbThe output matches the expected target and exits without an error.Rollback noteNot required: this command is read-only and does not change system state.
Command breakdown
01lsusbCommandRuns the lsusb stage of this one-liner.
Example output
Bus 002 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0003 Linux Foundation 3.0 root hub
Bus 001 Device 002: ID 046d:c534 Logitech, Inc. Unifying Receiver
Illustrative output — exact values vary by system and data.
Official sources