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go-tool: Display documentation for a specified tool.
$ go tool ${command} --help
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The command "go tool ${command} --help" is used to get help information and learn how to use a specific tool in the Go programming language.

Here's a breakdown of the command:

  • "go": It is the main command-line tool of the Go programming language. It is used to execute various Go commands and tools.

  • "tool": It is a subcommand of the "go" tool used to invoke specific Go tools.

  • "${command}": This is a placeholder representing the specific tool you want to get help for. You need to replace "${command}" with the actual tool name. For example, if you want to get help for the "vet" tool, the command would be "go tool vet --help".

  • "--help": It is a flag passed to the tool, indicates that you want to display the help information for the specific tool. By adding this flag, the tool will output details about how to use the tool, available command-line options, and other useful information.

By running the "go tool ${command} --help" command, you can access the help documentation for a particular tool and learn more about its usage and functionality.

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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