Print the installed kernel module path
Build a paste-ready command, then review its compatibility and effects before running it.
modinfo -n nf_conntrackread-onlyno known side effects Compatibility
LinuxVerified for Linux using posix, bash, zsh syntax.
Operational knowledgereview due 2027-01-20
Requirementsmodinfomodinfo must be installed and available on PATH.
Version supportmodinfo Current supported releasesVerified for linux using posix, bash, zsh syntax; consult compatibility notes for platform-specific differences.
Expected signals/lib/modules/6.14.0/kernel/net/netfilter/nf_conntrack.ko.zstRepresentative successful output; values vary with the selected target and system state.
Known errorsmodinfo: command not foundmodinfo is missing or is not available on PATH.
Verifymodinfo -n nf_conntrackThe 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
01modinfoCommandRuns the modinfo stage of this one-liner.
02-nOptionApplies the command-specific numeric, dry-run, or non-resolving mode.
03nf_conntrackArgumentPasses nf_conntrack to modinfo.
Example input
modinfo -n nf_conntrack
Example output
/lib/modules/6.14.0/kernel/net/netfilter/nf_conntrack.ko.zst
Illustrative output — exact values vary by system and data.
Official sources