atom:tldr:b2907
atom: Open Atom in safe mode (does not load any additional packages).
$ atom --safe
try on your machine
The atom --safe command is used to start the Atom text editor in safe mode.
When Atom is launched in safe mode, it disables all community packages and themes. This can be helpful when you are experiencing issues or conflicts with installed packages or themes. In safe mode, only the core functionality of Atom is loaded, which allows you to troubleshoot and identify the cause of the problem.
By running atom --safe, you can:
- Determine if the issue you are facing is caused by a specific package or theme.
- Temporarily disable packages or themes that may be interfering with Atom's normal operations.
- Open Atom with a clean state to troubleshoot or fix any unforeseen issues.
By disabling all community packages and themes, Atom's safe mode provides a baseline environment for you to work in, helping to rule out any extensions or themes causing the problem.
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.