---
name: "xfs_property"
section: "8"
platform: "linux"
package: "xfsprogs"
version: "7.2.1-1"
release: "Arch Linux 2026-11-01"
platforms: ["linux"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/xfs_property"
---

# xfs\_property(8)

examine and edit properties about an XFS filesystem

## NAME

xfs\_property - examine and edit properties about an XFS filesystem

## SYNOPSIS

**xfs\_property** *target* **get** *name*...\
 **xfs\_property** *target* **list \[ -v \]**\
 **xfs\_property** *target* **set** *name=value*...\
 **xfs\_property** *target* **remove** *name*...\
 **xfs\_property -V**

## DESCRIPTION

**xfs\_property** retrieves, lists, sets, or removes properties of an XFS filesystem. Filesystem properties are root-controlled attributes set on the root directory of the filesystem to enable the system administrator to coordinate with userspace programs.

*target* is one of: the root directory of a mounted filesystem; a block device containing an XFS filesystem; or a regular file containing an XFS filesystem.

## OPTIONS

- **-V**

  Print the version number and exits.

## COMMANDS

- **get**

  *name*... Prints the values of the given filesystem properties.

- **list**

  Lists the names of all filesystem properties. If the **-v** flag is specified, prints the values as well.

- **set**

  *name*=*value*... Sets the given filesystem properties to the specified values and prints what was set.

- **remove**

  *name*... Unsets the given filesystem properties.

## FILESYSTEM PROPERTIES

Known filesystem properties for XFS are:

*autofsck* See [**xfs\_scrub**(8)](/xfs_scrub/8.md) for more information.