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mandb: Only process user databases.

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$ mandb --user-db

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The command "mandb --user-db" is used to update or create the user-specific mandb database for manual pages on Unix-like systems.

"mandb" is a command used to create or update the mandb database, which is used by the "man" command to display manual pages. The mandb database stores information about installed manual pages, their locations, and various metadata.

The "--user-db" option specifies that the update or creation should be performed on the user-specific mandb database. On some systems, there are separate databases for system-wide manual pages and user-specific (or user-installed) manual pages. This option allows you to update or create the database that contains manual pages installed by the current user.

By running "mandb --user-db", you ensure that the user-specific database is up to date, reflecting any changes or additions made to the manual pages installed by the current user. This allows the "man" command to provide accurate and comprehensive information when searching for manual pages.

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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