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findstr: Find space-separated string(s) in all files.
$ findstr "${query}" *
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This command is used to search for a specific string or pattern within files in the current directory.

Here's a breakdown of the command:

  • findstr is a command-line tool in Windows used for searching strings in files.
  • ${query} represents the variable query, which should be replaced with the specific string or pattern you want to search for.
  • * is a wildcard character that represents all files in the current directory. It can be replaced with a specific file name or a file extension to narrow down the search.

So, when you run this command, findstr will search for the string specified by ${query} within all the files in the current directory. It will then display the lines of the files where the string is found.

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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