mcookie:tldr:86d45
mcookie: Generate a random number, using the contents of a file as a seed for the randomness.
$ mcookie --file ${filename}
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The command "mcookie --file ${filename}" is used to generate and output a 128-bit random number (called a magic cookie) to a file named ${filename}.
Here is a breakdown of the command:
- "mcookie": This is the name of the command utility that generates a random magic cookie.
- "--file": This is an option/flag that specifies that the output should be written to a file.
- "${filename}": This is a variable that denotes the name of the file where the magic cookie will be saved. The actual filename should be provided when executing the command.
When you run this command, a random 128-bit number will be generated and stored in the specified file.
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.