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libnftnl

Netfilter library providing interface to the nf_tables subsystem

  • Library
  • NETWORK
  • SECURITY
  • System
  • Dependency only
official+codex · reviewed · May 27, 2026 description in en

Description

Provides a library interface to the Linux nf_tables subsystem used by nftables. Firewall tools use it to create, inspect, and manage packet filtering rules through netfilter.

Most users receive it as a dependency of firewall utilities. Administrators should understand that tools using it can change traffic filtering and network access.

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