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xinput: List settings of an input device.
$ xinput list-props ${id}
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The command "xinput list-props ${id}" is used to display the properties of an input device in an X Window System environment. Here's how it breaks down:

  • "xinput" is a command-line utility in Linux/Unix systems that allows you to configure and query input devices.
  • "list-props" is a subcommand that lists the properties of an input device.
  • "${id}" is a placeholder for the ID of the specific input device you want to retrieve the properties for. You need to replace "${id}" with the actual ID of the device.

When you run this command, it will display a list of properties associated with the input device identified by the provided ID. These properties may include settings related to its behavior, sensitivity, acceleration, scrolling, button mapping, etc.

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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