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fossil-add:tldr:55552

fossil-add: Put a file or directory under version control, so it will be in the current checkout.
$ fossil add ${filename_or_directory}
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The command "fossil add ${filename_or_directory}" is used in the Fossil version control system to add a file or directory to the repository.

Here's how it works:

  1. "fossil" refers to the Fossil executable or command. This is the main command-line tool for interacting with the Fossil version control system.

  2. "add" is the sub-command used to add a file or directory to the repository.

  3. "${filename_or_directory}" represents the name or path of the file or directory you want to add. You need to replace it with the actual filename or directory you want to include in the repository. The ${...} notation is often used to distinguish placeholders in command examples.

When you run this command, Fossil scans the specified file or directory and adds it to the project repository, allowing you to track changes made to that file or directory over time.

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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