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csvcut: Print indices and names of all columns.
$ csvcut -n ${data-csv}
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The command "csvcut -n ${data-csv}" is used to display the header and index numbers of columns in a CSV file.

Explanation:

  • "csvcut" is a command-line tool used for manipulating and displaying information in CSV (Comma Separated Values) files.
  • "-n" is an option or flag that specifies the operation to be performed, in this case, displaying the column names and their corresponding index numbers.
  • "${data-csv}" is a placeholder for the name or path of the CSV file you want to analyze. This should be replaced with the actual file name or path.

When you execute this command with the appropriate CSV file, it will output a list of column names along with their index numbers. This can be useful for identifying columns of interest or to reference specific columns in subsequent commands or operations.

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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