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strace

A diagnostic, debugging and instructional userspace tracer

  • cli
  • CLI
  • DEBUGGER
  • Launchable
  • Runs in terminal
official+codex · reviewed · May 29, 2026 description in en

Description

Traces system calls made by a program, helping users understand file access, process creation, network activity, permissions, and failure causes. It is one of the most useful tools for diagnosing why a command or application behaves unexpectedly.

Trace logs can expose file paths, arguments, environment data, and secrets passed to programs. Share output carefully and avoid tracing unrelated private activity.

How to run

strace

Commands: strace

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