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The command lerna init is used to initialize a new Lerna repository. Lerna is a popular tool used for managing JavaScript projects with multiple packages or modules.

When you run lerna init, it sets up the basic structure and configuration for a Lerna repository. Here's a breakdown of what the command does:

1. It creates a new directory at the current location with the name you specified for your project.
2. Inside the project directory, it initializes Git if it is not already initialized.
3. It creates a lerna.json file in the project directory. This file holds the configuration options for the Lerna repository, including the version, package structure, and dependencies.
4. It creates a packages directory inside the project directory. This directory is where you can place your packages or modules.

After running lerna init, you will have a basic Lerna repository set up and ready to use. You can then start adding packages to the packages directory and manage them using Lerna's commands and features, such as versioning, publishing, and inter-package dependencies management.