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Chmod Calculator

Calculate Unix file permissions with visual checkboxes

Permissions
Read (r)Write (w)Execute (x)Value
Owner6
Group4
Others4

Special Permissions

Octal Input

Enter 3 or 4 digit octal value (e.g., 755 or 4755)

Result
rw-|rw-|rw-
Octal
644
Symbolic
rw-r--r--
chmod 644 filename
Presets & History
Permission Explanation
Read (r = 4)

View file contents or list directory contents

Write (w = 2)

Modify file contents or create/delete files in directory

Execute (x = 1)

Run file as program or enter directory

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How to Use

  1. Enter or paste your text in the input area above
  2. The tool will automatically process your input
  3. Copy the result or download it as a file

Features

  • Visual permission checkbox matrix
  • Octal and symbolic representation
  • Special permissions (SETUID, SETGID, Sticky)
  • Common permission presets
  • Permission history tracking

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