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archey: Show system information, using MacPorts instead of Homebrew.
$ archey --macports
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The command "archey --macports" is used to display system information and configuration related to MacPorts.

Archey is a command-line tool that displays various system information in a visually appealing ASCII art format. It provides details such as the operating system, kernel version, host name, and a variety of other information.

When the "--macports" option is added to the "archey" command, it specifically includes information related to MacPorts. MacPorts is a package management system for macOS that allows installing and managing various open-source software packages.

With the "--macports" option, Archey will display details such as the MacPorts version, the number of installed ports, and other relevant information about the installed MacPorts system on your computer. This can be helpful for users who have MacPorts installed and want to check its status from the command line.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.
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