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1 files changed, 21 insertions, 0 deletions
diff --git a/lib/include/util.h b/lib/include/util.h
index f63a0d6..18133a8 100644
--- a/lib/include/util.h
+++ b/lib/include/util.h
@@ -35,6 +35,17 @@ typedef struct {
int value;
} enum_map_t;
+enum {
+ /* only allow root to connect */
+ SOCK_FLAG_ROOT_ONLY = 0x01,
+
+ /* allow everyone to connect */
+ SOCK_FLAG_EVERYONE = 0x02,
+
+ /* create a datagram socket, otherwise use a stream socket */
+ SOCK_FLAG_DGRAM = 0x04,
+};
+
/*
Search through an array of enum_map_t entries to resolve a string to
a numeric value. The end of the map is indicated by a sentinel entry
@@ -49,5 +60,15 @@ const enum_map_t *enum_by_name(const enum_map_t *map, const char *name);
*/
const char *enum_to_name(const enum_map_t *map, int value);
+/*
+ Create a UNIX stream socket at the given path.
+
+ Returns the socket fd, -1 on failure. The function takes care of
+ printing error messages on failure.
+
+ The socket has the CLOEXEC flag set.
+*/
+int mksock(const char *path, int flags);
+
#endif /* UTIL_H */