kmod ☆
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Description:
Linux kernel module handling
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: System utilities
Tags: linux kernel modules system utilities
Install: brew install kmod
About:
Kmod is a suite of command-line utilities for managing Linux kernel modules, replacing legacy tools like modutils. It provides essential commands such as lsmod, rmmod, insmod, and modprobe to load, unload, and query module dependencies. This package is critical for system administration and hardware compatibility on Linux systems.
Key Features:
  • Module loading and unloading (insmod, rmmod)
  • Dependency resolution (modprobe)
  • Module information queries (modinfo)
  • Replacement for legacy modutils
Use Cases:
  • Loading drivers for new hardware
  • Managing kernel modules at system boot
  • Debugging module dependencies
Alternatives:
  • modutils – Legacy package; kmod is the modern replacement used by most distributions
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