server Flag

The --server flag in traceectl is used to specify the connection type that traceectl should use to communicate with the Tracee server. This connection type is Unix socket only.

• Unix Socket: This type of connection is generally used for local inter-process communication. It provides a secure and efficient means to connect to Tracee when both client and server are on the same machine.

Example:

traceectl --server /unix/socket/path.sock

In this example, /unix/socket/path.sock is the Unix socket path where the Tracee server is listening. Using Unix sockets is beneficial for security and performance since it avoids the overhead associated with network communication.