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brotli: Compress a file, creating a compressed version next to the file.
$ brotli ${filename}
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The command "brotli ${filename}" is used to compress a file or multiple files using the Brotli compression algorithm. Here's how it works:

  1. "brotli": This is the command or program used to invoke the Brotli compression algorithm. It could be a standalone program or a command included in a compression library.

  2. "${filename}": This is a placeholder for the actual filename or path of the file you want to compress. When executing the command, you need to replace "${filename}" with the name or path of the file.

So, for example, if you have a file named "example.txt", the command would be "brotli example.txt" to compress that particular file using Brotli.

Brotli is a widely-used compression algorithm developed by Google, known for its high compression efficiency and fast decompression speed. By compressing a file with Brotli, you can significantly reduce its size, making it easier to store, transfer, or handle.

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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