.Dd 2016-02-03
.Dt PATHCHK 1
.Os sbase
.Sh NAME
.Nm pathchk
.Nd validate filename validity or portability
.Sh SYNOPSIS
.Nm
.Op Fl p
.Op Fl P
.Ar file Ar ...
.Sh DESCRIPTION
.Nm
checks that filenames are valid for the system,
and optional on other POSIX systems.
.Sh OPTIONS
.Bl -tag -width Ds
.It Fl p
Check for most POSIX systems.
.It Fl P
Check for empty pathnames and leading hythens.
.El
.Sh EXIT STATUS
.Bl -tag -width Ds
.It 0
All pathname operands passed all of the checks.
.It > 0
An error occurred.
.El
.Sh STANDARDS
The
.Nm
utility is compliant with the
.St -p1003.1-2013
specification.