System Info
lsusb
List USB devices connected to the system.
Synopsis
syntax
lsusb [OPTION]...
Examples
List all USB devices
lsusb
Detailed USB device information
lsusb -v
Show USB device tree
lsusb -t
Common options
| Flag | Description |
|---|---|
| -v | Verbose output |
| -t | Show device tree |
| -s | Show specific device by bus:devnum |
| -d | Show specific device by vendor:product |
About lsusb
The `lsusb` command list USB devices connected to the system. System information commands provide insight into hardware, kernel, memory, disk, and user session details.
These are typically the first tools you reach for when diagnosing system problems, capacity planning, or auditing a server's configuration. They work across most Linux distributions without additional packages.
The command accepts 4 commonly used flags shown above, though the full set of options is available in the man page (`man lsusb`). The 3 examples on this page cover typical real-world usage patterns that you can copy and adapt for your own workflows.
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