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The command "dolt fetch" is used in the context of the Dolt version control system. Dolt is a SQL database that stores table data in a commit log. It provides versioning and branching capabilities similar to Git but for structured data.

The "dolt fetch" command is used to update the local repository with any changes made in the remote repository. It fetches the latest changesets and branches from the remote repository and stores them locally.

When you run the "dolt fetch" command, Dolt connects to the remote repository, checks for any changes or new commits, and downloads them to your local repository. However, it doesn't automatically merge or apply these changes to your current working branch. To incorporate the fetched changes, you need to use other commands like "dolt merge" or "dolt checkout" after performing the fetch.

The "dolt fetch" command is useful to keep your local repository up to date with the changes made by others in the remote repository. It allows you to see and review the changes before applying them to your local working branch, ensuring synchronization with the latest updates from the remote repository.