getfacl

The `getfacl` command display Access Control Lists (ACLs) for files and directories. File permission commands control access to files and directories on Linux.

The Unix permission model uses owner, group, and other categories with read, write, and execute bits. Properly managing permissions is essential for system security, multi-user environments, and running services that require specific access levels.

The command accepts 4 commonly used flags shown above, though the full set of options is available in the man page (`man getfacl`). The 3 examples on this page cover typical real-world usage patterns that you can copy and adapt for your own workflows.