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json5:tldr:64629

json5: Convert a JSON5 file to the specified JSON file.
$ json5 ${path-to-input_file-json5} --out-file ${path-to-output_file-json}
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The given command utilizes the json5 tool to convert a JSON5 input file into a regular JSON output file. Here's the breakdown of the command:

  • json5: This is the command for running the json5 tool, which is responsible for parsing and converting JSON5 files.
  • ${path-to-input_file-json5}: This should be replaced with the actual path to your input JSON5 file. It specifies the file you want to convert.
  • --out-file: This flag indicates that the next argument will be the path to the output file.
  • ${path-to-output_file-json}: This placeholder should be substituted with the desired path and name of the resulting JSON file. It specifies where the converted JSON file should be saved.

By executing this command in your terminal, you will convert the JSON5 input file to a regular JSON file at the specified output file path.

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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