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The command "hcitool scan" is a Linux command that is used to scan for nearby Bluetooth devices.

When you run this command from the terminal, it triggers a Bluetooth scan on your system. The scan looks for discoverable Bluetooth devices nearby and returns information about them, such as their MAC address and name. The scan results are displayed in the terminal window.

This command is often used to check for available Bluetooth devices, gather information about them, and assist with connecting to them. It is commonly used in Bluetooth troubleshooting, when you need to identify nearby devices or verify that a particular device is in the vicinity.

It's worth noting that the "hcitool" command is part of the BlueZ Bluetooth protocol stack in Linux, which provides all the necessary tools and utilities for Bluetooth operations.