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curl: View documentation for PowerShell's `Invoke-WebRequest` command.
$ tldr invoke-webrequest
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The command "tldr invoke-webrequest" is used to get a brief and simplified explanation of the "invoke-webrequest" command in a terminal.

The "invoke-webrequest" command is typically used in PowerShell to send an HTTP or HTTPS request to a web server and retrieve the response. It is commonly used to automate tasks such as downloading files or interacting with web APIs.

By using "tldr" before the command, the user expects a concise explanation of the "invoke-webrequest" command, highlighting its basic usage and options, without going into extensive detail. The purpose of "tldr" is to provide quick and straightforward information to users who are in a rush or prefer a simplified explanation.

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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