TAPSET::CONTEXT-CALLER(3stap)

TAPSET::CONTEXT-CALLER πŸ’–

okay bestie, welcome to tapset::context-caller β€” the systemtap context-caller tapset, section 3stap, she's giving very much "who even called me" energy and honestly? iconic. πŸŽ€


✨ NAME ✨

tapset::context-caller β€” the systemtap context-caller tapset, no cap. this is the one that tells you who rang your doorbell. πŸ¦‹


🌸 DESCRIPTION 🌸

so like, this tapset provides the caller and caller_addr functions for context, and it works in kernel space <em>and</em> user space. both. she does both. main character behaviour fr fr. πŸ‘‘

here's the whole squad:

  • callers β€” returns the first n elements of the kernel stack backtrace. it's giving "here's the receipts of everyone who got you here." πŸ’… see function::callers(3stap) for the details.
  • caller β€” returns the name <em>and</em> address of the calling function. name AND address?? she said do both, periodt. ✨ see function::caller(3stap) for the details.
  • caller_addr β€” returns just the caller address. minimal. clean. lowkey a vibe. πŸŽ€ see function::caller_addr(3stap) for the details.

πŸ‘€ SEE ALSO πŸ‘€

go read these next, bestie, they're all connected:


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