---
name: "al_get_haptic_capabilities"
section: "3"
platform: "linux"
package: "allegro"
version: "5.2.11.3-2"
release: "Arch Linux 2026-11-01"
platforms: ["linux"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/al_get_haptic_capabilities"
---

# al\_get\_haptic\_capabilities(3)

Allegro 5 API

## NAME

al\_get\_haptic\_capabilities - Allegro 5 API

## SYNOPSIS

-

  ```
  #include <allegro5/allegro.h>
  int al_get_haptic_capabilities(ALLEGRO_HAPTIC *hap)
  ```

## DESCRIPTION

Returns an integer with or’ed values from [ALLEGRO\_HAPTIC\_CONSTANTS(3)](/ALLEGRO_HAPTIC_CONSTANTS/3.md), which, if set, indicate that the haptic device supports the given feature.

## SINCE

5\.1.8

*\[Unstable API\]:* Perhaps could be simplified due to limited support for all the exposed features across all of the platforms. Awaiting feedback from users.