proc_swaps(5)

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version 6.20 · 10 versions

6.20 · arch rolling, nixpkgs unstable (latest)
6.13 · opensuse-leap 16.0
6.06 · centos-stream 10
6.16 · alpine 3.23
6.18 · alpine 3.24, nixos 26.05
6.19 · arch rolling, ubuntu stonking
6.7 · ubuntu noble
6.13 · alpine 3.22, fedora 43, fedora 44
6.17 · ubuntu resolute
6.9.1 · debian trixie, fedora 43, ubuntu questing

✨ NAME ✨

okay bestie, no cap, this page is from the File Formats Manual and it's literally called proc_swaps(5). the main character? /proc/swaps — aka swap areas. that's the whole name. periodt. 💅✨

🌸 DESCRIPTION 🌸

so like, /proc/swaps is where you see the swap areas in use. it's giving "what's swapping right now". and btw, see also swapon(8) for the full tea. 🫶 lowkey important. 😭

🦋 SEE ALSO 🦋

proc(5) 🌈

and that's the vibe check! this page is brought to you by Linux man-pages 6.20, dated 2026-02-08, and it's proc_swaps(5). stay swappy, bestie! 💖✨ slay

📦 where this page comes from

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