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idnits:tldr:6c2dc
idnits: Check a file for nits.
$ idnits ${filename-txt}
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The command idnits ${filename-txt}
is a shell command that executes the idnits tool with a specific input file.
Explanations of each part of the command:
idnits
: This is the name of the tool or program that is being executed. In this case, it is the "idnits" tool.${filename-txt}
: This is a variable that represents the name of the input file, with ".txt" extension. The variable name can be anything as long as it is defined before this command is run. When the command is executed, the script will substitute this variable with the actual value or name of the input file.
Overall, this command is used to run the idnits tool, passing the specified input file to check for potential issues or compliance with certain standards or guidelines.
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.