xfs\_property(8) System Manager's Manual xfs\_property(8)

# [NAME](#NAME)

xfs\_property - examine and edit properties about an XFS filesystem

# [SYNOPSIS](#SYNOPSIS)

**xfs\_property** *target* **get** *name*...  
**xfs\_property** *target* **list \[ -v ]**  
**xfs\_property** *target* **set** *name=value*...  
**xfs\_property** *target* **remove** *name*...  
**xfs\_property -V**

# [DESCRIPTION](#DESCRIPTION)

**xfs\_property** retrieves, lists, sets, or removes properties of an XFS filesystem. Filesystem properties are root-controlled attributes set on the root directory of the filesystem to enable the system administrator to coordinate with userspace programs.

*target* is one of: the root directory of a mounted filesystem; a block device containing an XFS filesystem; or a regular file containing an XFS filesystem.

# [OPTIONS](#OPTIONS)

[**-V**](#V)

Print the version number and exits.

# [COMMANDS](#COMMANDS)

[**get**](#get)

*name*... Prints the values of the given filesystem properties.

[**list**](#list)

Lists the names of all filesystem properties. If the **-v** flag is specified, prints the values as well.

[**set**](#set)

*name*=*value*... Sets the given filesystem properties to the specified values and prints what was set.

[**remove**](#remove)

*name*... Unsets the given filesystem properties.

# [FILESYSTEM PROPERTIES](#FILESYSTEM_PROPERTIES)

Known filesystem properties for XFS are:

*autofsck* See [**xfs\_scrub**(8)](/man/os/xfsprogs/xfs_scrub.8) for more information.

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Document: xfs_property(8) from xfsprogs 7.2.0-r0 (Chainguard OS)
Source: https://kernel.googlesource.com/pub/scm/fs/xfs/xfsprogs-dev