ldconfig

Additional Notes

ldconfig is a system command used to configure dynamic linker runtime bindings. It updates the shared library cache and creates necessary symlinks after installing new libraries.

Run ldconfig with no arguments to update the default cache in /etc/ld.so.cache. Use ldconfig -p to list all cached libraries without needing root privileges.

Syntax

ldconfig [options] [arguments]

Parameters

• options: Flags that change how ldconfig behaves.
• 'dir': Directory to scan instead of default paths (optional).

Common Options

• --help: Show command help when supported.
• --version: Show version information when supported.

Examples

ldconfig --help
man ldconfig

Practical Notes

Options can vary by distribution and package version. Use man ldconfig, ldconfig --help, or the package documentation for exact syntax.