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mate: Open a file with the cursor at a specific line and column.
$ mate --line ${line_number}:${column_number} ${filename}
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This command is using the "mate" editor with specific options and arguments. Here's a breakdown of the command:
- "mate": This is the command to open the "mate" editor. "mate" is a text editor specifically designed for macOS.
- "--line": This option is used to specify the line number within a file.
- "${line_number}": This is a placeholder for the specific line number you want to open in the editor. You need to replace "${line_number}" with an actual line number.
- ":" (colon): This separates the line number and column number.
- "${column_number}": This is a placeholder for the specific column number you want to navigate to within a line. You need to replace "${column_number}" with an actual column number.
- "${filename}": This is a placeholder for the name of the file you want to open in the editor. You need to replace "${filename}" with an actual file name.
Overall, this command will open the "mate" editor and navigate to a specific line and column within a file. It is helpful when you want to open a file and directly jump to a particular location within it.
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.