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fdroidcl: Download an APK file.
$ fdroidcl download ${app_id}
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The command "fdroidcl download ${app_id}" is a command line instruction that is using the "fdroidcl" tool to download an app from the F-Droid repository.

Here's a breakdown of the command:

  • "fdroidcl": It is the name of the tool or application that is being used to interact with the F-Droid repository. It is a command line interface (CLI) tool for managing and downloading apps from the F-Droid repository.

  • "download": It is a specific command or action being performed by the "fdroidcl" tool. In this case, it instructs the tool to download an app.

  • "${app_id}": It is a placeholder or variable for the specific App ID or package name of the app you want to download. The "${app_id}" needs to be replaced with the actual App ID of the desired app before executing the command.

To use this command, replace "${app_id}" with the desired App ID and execute it in a terminal or command prompt. The "fdroidcl" tool will connect to the F-Droid repository and download the specified app to your device.

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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