Resolve a domain through systemd-resolved
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read-onlyno known side effects Compatibility
LinuxVerified for Linux using posix, bash, zsh syntax.
Operational knowledgereview due 2027-01-20
Requirementsresolvectlresolvectl must be installed and available on PATH.
Version supportresolvectl Current supported releasesVerified for linux using posix, bash, zsh syntax; consult compatibility notes for platform-specific differences.
Expected signalsexample.com: 93.184.216.34 -- link: eth0Representative successful output; values vary with the selected target and system state.
Known errorsresolvectl: command not foundresolvectl is missing or is not available on PATH.
Verifyresolvectl query {{domain}}The 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
01resolvectlCommandRuns the resolvectl stage of this one-liner.
02queryArgumentPasses query to resolvectl.
03<domain>ParameterA value supplied in the Fill parameters section.
Example input
resolvectl query example.com
Example output
example.com: 93.184.216.34 -- link: eth0
-- Information acquired via protocol DNS in 22.1ms.
Illustrative output — exact values vary by system and data.
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