libcap-ng ☆
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Description:
Library for Linux that makes using posix capabilities easy
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Security
Tags: security linux capabilities library system-utilities
Install: brew install libcap-ng
About:
Libcap-ng is a library for Linux that implements the full POSIX 1003.1e capability system. It provides a more convenient and less error-prone alternative to the traditional libcap, simplifying the process of working with process capabilities and file system attributes for developers.
Key Features:
  • Simplifies POSIX capability management
  • Provides both C library and a command-line utility (capsh)
  • Offers a more intuitive API than traditional libcap
  • Supports file system capabilities and bounding sets
Use Cases:
  • Hardening daemons by dropping root privileges and retaining only necessary capabilities
  • Developing security-sensitive applications that require fine-grained privilege control
  • Auditing and debugging system capabilities via the command-line tool
Alternatives:
  • libcap – The standard Linux capability library; libcap-ng offers a more modern and easier-to-use API.
Version History
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