---
name: "ch-checkns"
section: "1"
platform: "linux"
package: "charliecloud-runtime"
version: "0.38-3"
release: "Debian 13 (Trixie)"
platforms: ["linux"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/ch-checkns"
---

# ch-checkns(1)

Check "ch-run" prerequisites, e.g., namespaces and "pivot\_root(2)"

## NAME

ch-checkns - Check "ch-run" prerequisites, e.g., namespaces and "[pivot\_root(2)](/pivot_root/2.md)"

## SYNOPSIS

```
$ ch-checkns
```

## EXAMPLE

```
$ ch-checkns
ok
```

## REPORTING BUGS

If Charliecloud was obtained from your Linux distribution, use your distribution’s bug reporting procedures.

Otherwise, report bugs to: *https://github.com/hpc/charliecloud/issues*

## SEE ALSO

[charliecloud(7)](/charliecloud/7.md)

Full documentation at: \<*https://hpc.github.io/charliecloud*\>

## COPYRIGHT

2014–2023, Triad National Security, LLC and others