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distrobox-host-exec:tldr:f309e

distrobox-host-exec: Execute command on the host system from inside the distrobox container.
$ distrobox-host-exec "${command}"
try on your machine

The command distrobox-host-exec "${command}" is used to execute a command on a remote machine using a program called distrobox-host-exec.

Here's a breakdown of the command:

  • distrobox-host-exec: This is the name of the program or script that is being executed. It is likely a custom tool specifically designed for the distrobox environment.
  • "${command}": This is a variable or parameter that holds the actual command you want to execute on the remote machine. The ${command} is enclosed in double quotes to preserve any special characters or spaces that might be included in the command.

When this command is run, the distrobox-host-exec program will be invoked and passed the value of ${command} as an argument. The execution of the command will then take place on the remote machine. The specific behavior and functionality of distrobox-host-exec will determine how the command is executed and its effects on the remote machine.

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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