ltrace

Additional Notes

ltrace is a development command used to trace library calls made by a process. It intercepts and records dynamic library calls, which is useful for understanding program behavior without source access.

Use ltrace -e LIBRARY to filter calls to a specific library. Use ltrace -S to also trace system calls (similar to strace combined with ltrace).

Syntax

ltrace [options] [arguments]

Parameters

• options: Flags that change how ltrace behaves.
• source-or-target: File, binary, object, or project target to inspect or process.
• arguments: Tool-specific build, debug, or inspection parameters.

Common Options

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

Examples

ltrace --help
man ltrace

Practical Notes

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