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json5:tldr:edb8e
The command "json5 --help" is used to get help or information about the JSON5 command-line tool.
Here's a breakdown of the command and its components:
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"json5": This refers to the name or path of the JSON5 command-line tool. JSON5 is a human-readable extension of JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) that allows comments, trailing commas, and other convenient features.
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"--help": This is called a command-line option or flag, which is used to request help information about the command or tool. Most command-line tools provide a "--help" option to display a summary of available commands, options, and their usage.
So, when you execute the "json5 --help" command in your command-line interface or terminal, it will display the help information related to the JSON5 tool. This information usually includes a brief description of the tool's purpose, available commands, options, and usage examples.