List parameters accepted by a kernel module
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modinfo -p 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 signalsacct:Enable connection tracking flow accounting. (bool)Representative 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 -p 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-pOptionSelects the command-specific port, process, or print mode.
03nf_conntrackArgumentPasses nf_conntrack to modinfo.
Example input
modinfo -p nf_conntrack
Example output
acct:Enable connection tracking flow accounting. (bool)
tstamp:Enable connection tracking flow timestamping. (bool)
Illustrative output — exact values vary by system and data.
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