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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:

  • "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.

  • "--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.

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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