# info > LSMOD

---
type: CommandReference
command: lsmod
mode: man
section: 8
source: man-pages
---

## Quick Reference
- `lsmod` — Show currently loaded kernel modules
- `lsmod | grep <module>` — Check if a specific module is loaded

## Name
lsmod — Show the status of loaded kernel modules

## Synopsis
`lsmod`

## Description
`lsmod` formats the contents of `/proc/modules`, displaying all currently loaded kernel modules.

## See Also
- [insmod(8)](https://www.chedong.com/phpMan.php/man/insmod/8/markdown)
- [modprobe(8)](https://www.chedong.com/phpMan.php/man/modprobe/8/markdown)
- [modinfo(8)](https://www.chedong.com/phpMan.php/man/modinfo/8/markdown)
- [depmod(8)](https://www.chedong.com/phpMan.php/man/depmod/8/markdown)