---
name: "uhubctl"
section: "8"
platform: "linux"
package: "uhubctl"
version: "2.6.0-1"
release: "Debian 13 (Trixie)"
platforms: ["linux"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/uhubctl"
---

# uhubctl(8)

uhubctl

## NAME

uhubctl - uhubctl

## SYNOPSIS

**uhubctl** \[*options*\]

## DESCRIPTION

uhubctl: utility to control USB port power for smart hubs.

Without options, show status for all smart hubs.

Options \[defaults in brackets\]: **--action**,   **-a** - action to off/on/cycle/toggle/flash (0/1/2/3/4) for affected ports.\
 **--ports**,    **-p** - ports to operate on    \[all hub ports\].\
 **--location**, **-l** - limit hub by location  \[all smart hubs\].\
 **--level**     **-L** - limit hub by location level (e.g. a-b.c is level 3).\
 **--vendor**,   **-n** - limit hub by vendor id \[any\] (partial ok).\
 **--search**,   **-s** - limit hub by attached device description.\
 **--delay**,    **-d** - delay for cycle/flash action \[2 sec\].\
 **--repeat**,   **-r** - repeat power off count \[1\] (some devices need it to turn off).\
 **--exact**,    **-e** - exact location (no USB3 duality handling).\
 **--force**,    **-f** - force operation even on unsupported hubs.\
 **--nodesc**,   **-N** - do not query device description (helpful for unresponsive devices).\
 **--nosysfs**,  **-S** - do not use the Linux sysfs port disable interface.\
 **--reset**,    **-R** - reset hub after each power-on action, causing all devices to reassociate.\
 **--wait**,     **-w** - wait before repeat power off \[20 ms\].\
 **--version**,  **-v** - print program version.\
 **--help**,     **-h** - print this text.\

Send bugs and requests to: https://github.com/mvp/uhubctl version: 2.6.0-1

## SEE ALSO

This manual page was automatically created at build time with help2man for the Debian project.\
 Please report any bugs in it to the Debian BTS: *https://bugs.debian.org*