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brightnessctl:tldr:03c8b

brightnessctl: Print the current brightness of the display backlight.
$ brightnessctl get
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The command "brightnessctl get" is used to retrieve the current brightness level of the display.

When executed, it reads the current brightness value of the monitor or screen, and displays that value as the output. The output is usually a numerical value that represents the brightness level. The range of the brightness value may vary depending on the system and display hardware.

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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