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clamav:tldr:71462

clamav: Show the tldr page for scan files using the `clamd` daemon.
$ tldr clamdscan
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The command "clamdscan" is used to scan files and directories for malware using the ClamAV antivirus engine. The "tldr" prefix stands for "Too Long, Didn't Read", which is a community-driven project that provides simplified and concise explanations of various commands.

So, "tldr clamdscan" is a shortened version of the command's documentation, meant to quickly explain and summarize its purpose and usage. It is a quick reference to understand what the "clamdscan" command does without going into exhaustive detail.

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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