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boltctl: Authorize a device temporarily.
$ boltctl authorize ${device_uuid}
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The command "boltctl authorize ${device_uuid}" is used to authorize a specific device in the boltd service. Bolt is a tool for managing Thunderbolt 3 devices on Linux.

Here's a breakdown of the command:

  • "boltctl" is the command-line utility that interacts with the boltd service.
  • "authorize" is the action or operation to be performed on the device.
  • "${device_uuid}" is a placeholder for the UUID (Universally Unique Identifier) of the device that you want to authorize.

In practical terms, this command authorizes a specific Thunderbolt 3 device identified by its UUID, allowing it to connect and work with the system.

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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