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$ sudo nft list ruleset
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The command "sudo nft list ruleset" is used to display the currently configured NetFilter (nftables) ruleset in a Linux system.

Here is a breakdown of the command:

  • "sudo" is a command that allows a user with administrative privileges (superuser) to execute a command as another user, typically the root user.
  • "nft" refers to the nftables utility, which is a framework used for packet filtering and network address translation on Linux operating systems.
  • "list" is an option or sub-command that instructs nft to display the rules in a readable format.
  • "ruleset" specifies that you want to see the complete ruleset defined in your nftables configuration.

When you run the command "sudo nft list ruleset", it will prompt you for your password (as you are executing it with superuser privileges using "sudo"). After entering the password, it will display the currently configured ruleset in the terminal.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.
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