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hostname:tldr:f0171
hostname: Show the network address of the host name.
$ hostname -i
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The command "hostname -i" is used to retrieve the IP address of the current machine or the hostname.
The "hostname" command is generally used to display the hostname of the system. Adding the "-i" option to the command instructs it to display the IP address associated with the hostname.
By running "hostname -i" in the terminal or command prompt, you will get the IP address of your machine. This can be useful in various scenarios, such as troubleshooting network connectivity or configuring network services.
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.