Linux lid (libuser-lid) Command Examples

The lid command is a command-line utility that is part of the libuser-lid package. It can be used to control the behavior of the laptop lid on a Linux system.

Here are some examples of how you can use the lid command:

1. Display the current lid status:

lid -g

This will display the current status of the laptop lid (e.g. open or closed).

2. Set the behavior when the lid is closed:

lid -s <behavior>

Where <behavior> is one of the following options:

• ignore: Do nothing when the lid is closed.
• suspend: Suspend the system when the lid is closed.
• hibernate: Hibernate the system when the lid is closed.

3. Set the behavior when the lid is opened:

lid -w <behavior>

Where <behavior> is one of the following options:

• ignore: Do nothing when the lid is opened.
• resume: Resume the system from suspend or hibernation when the lid is opened.

4. Display the available lid behaviors:

lid -L

This will display the list of available lid behaviors that can be used with the -s and -w options.

Note: The lid command must be run as the root user or with superuser privileges. The availability and exact behavior of the lid command may vary depending on the hardware and configuration of your Linux system.