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asar: Archive a file or directory.
$ asar pack ${path-to-input_file_or_directory} ${path-to-output_archive-asar}
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The command you provided is used to create an archive file (asar) from an input file or directory.

Here is a breakdown of each part of the command:

  • asar: This is the command-line tool used to create and work with asar archives.

  • pack: This is the subcommand used to create an archive file.

  • ${path-to-input_file_or_directory}: This is a placeholder for the path to the file or directory you want to include in the asar archive. Replace it with the actual path to the input file or directory on your system.

  • ${path-to-output_archive-asar}: This is a placeholder for the desired path and name of the output asar archive file. Replace it with the actual path and name you want to use for the output archive on your system.

By running this command with the appropriate paths for input and output, the asar tool will package the specified file or directory into an asar archive file at the provided output location.

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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