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fd: Execute a command on each search result returned.
$ fd "${select}" --exec ${command}
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This command uses the fd command-line utility to search for files and directories that match a certain pattern or criteria and perform a specified action on them.

Here is a breakdown of the command:

  • fd: This is the command itself, which is typically used as an alternative to the find command for searching files and directories.
  • "${select}": This is a variable ${select} enclosed in double quotes, which is used to specify the pattern or criteria for selecting files and directories. The exact value of ${select} will determine what files or directories will be selected.
  • --exec: This is an option for the fd command that allows specifying a command to be executed for each selected file or directory.
  • ${command}: This is another variable ${command} that specifies the command to be executed for each selected file or directory. The value of ${command} will determine the specific action to be performed on the selected items.

To summarize, this command searches for files and directories using the pattern specified by ${select} and executes the command specified by ${command} on each of the selected items. The exact behavior and purpose of the command depend on the values of ${select} and ${command}.

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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