Run SystemTap scripts

You can run SystemTap scripts from standard input or from a file. Find sample scripts that are distributed with the installation of SystemTap in Sample SystemTap scripts or in the /usr/share/systemtap/examples directory.

Before you begin

  • SystemTap and the required kernel packages are installed as described in Installing Systemtap.
  • To run SystemTap scripts as a normal user, add the user to the SystemTap groups: 
    # usermod --append --groups
stapdev,stapusr <user_name>

Procedure

Run the SystemTap script:
  • From standard input: 
    # stap -e "probe timer.s(1) {exit()}"
  • From a file: 
    # stap <file_name>.stp