---
name: "needs-restarting"
section: "1"
platform: "linux"
package: "zypper"
version: "1.14.102-1"
release: "Arch Linux 2026-11-01"
platforms: ["linux"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/needs-restarting"
---

# needs-restarting(1)

Report running processes which should be restarted

## NAME

needs-restarting - Report running processes which should be restarted

## SYNOPSIS

**needs-restarting** \[*OPTIONS*\]

## DESCRIPTION

List running processes which might still use files and libraries deleted or updated by recent upgrades. They should be restarted to benefit from the latest updates.

## OPTIONS

- **-h**, **--help**

  Display a help message and exit.

- **-r**, **--reboothint**

  Only report whether a full reboot is required (returns 1) or not (returns 0).

- **-s**, **--services**

  List the affected systemd services only.

## SEE ALSO

[zypper(8)](/zypper/8.md)