List capture interfaces visible to tshark
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read-onlyno known side effects Compatibility
LinuxVerified for Linux using posix, bash, zsh syntax.
Operational knowledgereview due 2027-01-20
Requirementstsharktshark must be installed and available on PATH.
Version supporttshark Current supported releasesVerified for linux using posix, bash, zsh syntax; consult compatibility notes for platform-specific differences.
Expected signals1. eth0Representative successful output; values vary with the selected target and system state.
Known errorstshark: command not foundtshark is missing or is not available on PATH.
Verifytshark -DThe 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
01tsharkCommandRuns the tshark stage of this one-liner.
02-DOptionConfigures tshark with the -D option.
Example output
1. eth0
2. any
3. lo (Loopback)
Illustrative output — exact values vary by system and data.
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