Quicklinks: Wireshark Config Profiles | Customization
Tshark, like Wireshark, uses a preferences file. A different preference file or keys can be specified with flags.
| Command | Does |
|---|---|
tshark -C /path/to/config |
Uses custom configuration file |
tshark -o key:value |
Overrides the specified preferences key |
Aliases allow you to define default behavior or multiple sets of behavior.
If you want to launch tshark with a custom configuration once in a blue moon, you could add an alias for it:
alias tshark-bluemoon='tshark -C BlueConfig -o BlueKey:BlueVal'
To always enable color, add a line to your .profile or .bashrc:
echo "alias tshark='tshark --color'" >> ~/.profile
For more information, check out Tshark Colorized.