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kak: Open a file and enter normal mode, to execute commands.
$ kak ${filename}
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The command "kak ${filename}" is used to open a file named ${filename} in the Kakoune text editor.

Here's a breakdown of the command:

  • "kak": This is the command used to launch the Kakoune editor.
  • "${filename}": This is a placeholder that represents the actual name of the file you want to open. You should replace ${filename} with the name of the file you want to open, including the file extension.

For example, if you have a file called "example.txt" that you want to open with Kakoune, you would run the command "kak example.txt".

This command will launch the Kakoune editor and open the specified file for you to view and edit.

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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