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gcloud: Show help for a given command.
$ gcloud help ${command}
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The command "gcloud help ${command}" is a command that can be executed in the Google Cloud SDK (Software Development Kit) command-line tool, commonly known as gcloud.

This command is used to get help and documentation about a specific gcloud command. The placeholder "${command}" is replaced with the actual gcloud command that you want to get help for.

For example, if you want to get help for the command "gcloud compute instances create", you would execute the following command:

gcloud help compute instances create

This command will display detailed information about the usage, available flags, and options of the specified gcloud command. It provides guidance on how to use the command effectively and efficiently.

By using the gcloud help command, users can access the comprehensive documentation and understand the available functionalities, syntax, and options of different gcloud commands. This helps users navigate and utilize the Google Cloud Platform effectively.

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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