$ Linux Command

System

modinfo

Show information about a Linux kernel module.

kernelmoduledriversystem

Additional Notes

modinfo is a system command used to show information about a Linux kernel module. It displays details including version, description, author, license, and supported hardware aliases.

Use modinfo -F FIELD MODULE to extract a single field, such as -F description or -F parm. Use modinfo -n MODULE to show the full path to the module file.

Syntax

modinfo [options] [arguments]

Parameters

  • options: Flags that change how modinfo behaves.
  • 'module': Name of the kernel module.

Common Options

  • -F FIELD: Show one field.
  • -n: Show module filename.
  • -d: Show module description.

Examples

modinfo overlay
modinfo -n kvm
modinfo -F description e1000e

Practical Notes

modinfo helps identify module version, author, parameters, and supported hardware aliases.