What is stat Linux command?
The Linux stat command is used to display detailed file or file system status information. This powerful command provides access to a wide range of data, including file type, permissions, size, access time, modification time, inode number, and much more.
stat Syntax:
Section titled “stat Syntax:”stat [option] [file]stat Options:
Section titled “stat Options:”| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| -L | Follow symbolic links |
| -c | Display information in specified format |
| -f | Display file system status instead |
| -t | Show information in a terse format |
| -h | Print help message |
| -V | Print version information |
Parameters:
Section titled “Parameters:”| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| file | Specify the file to retrieve information |
stat Command Usage Examples:
Section titled “stat Command Usage Examples:”Check File Information
Section titled “Check File Information”stat filename.txtDisplays detailed information about the file “filename.txt”.
Display File Inode Number
Section titled “Display File Inode Number”stat -c %i filename.txtShows the inode number of the file “filename.txt”.
View File Permissions in Octal Format
Section titled “View File Permissions in Octal Format”stat -c %a filename.txtPrints the file permissions of “filename.txt” in octal format.
Show File Birth Time
Section titled “Show File Birth Time”stat -c %w filename.txtRetrieves the birth time of the file “filename.txt”.
Get Device ID and Inode in Human-Readable Format
Section titled “Get Device ID and Inode in Human-Readable Format”stat -c "Device: %D Inode: %i" filename.txtDisplays the device ID and inode of “filename.txt” in a human-readable format.
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Applications of the stat command
Section titled “Applications of the stat command”- Checking file or directory details
- Retrieving information on file size
- Determining file permissions
- Viewing file timestamps
- Checking information on file type