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get-childitem:tldr:46140
get-childitem: List only files in the current directory.
$ Get-ChildItem -File
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The command "Get-ChildItem -File" is used in PowerShell to retrieve a list of files within a specified directory.
Here is a breakdown of the command:
- "Get-ChildItem" is a PowerShell cmdlet that allows you to retrieve files and folders within a specified directory.
- "-File" is a parameter that filters the results, returning only the files. This parameter excludes any folders or directories from the output.
When you run this command, it will display a list of files present in the current directory or the directory you specify. It will include details such as the file name, extension, size, last modified date, and attributes of each file.
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