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The command "hg help" is used in the Mercurial version control system. It displays the help documentation for Mercurial and provides information on how to use various commands and features.

When you run "hg help" in the command line or terminal, it will display a list of available topics or commands that you can obtain help for. Each topic or command is accompanied by a brief description of what it does.

For example, if you run "hg help commit", it will display detailed information about how to use the "commit" command, such as its syntax, options, and usage examples. This can help you understand how to use the "commit" command effectively in your Mercurial workflow.

The "hg help" command is useful for getting quick access to the Mercurial documentation without having to browse through external resources or search the web. It ensures that you have the information you need at your fingertips to use Mercurial effectively and efficiently.