md5:tldr:bf105
md5: Output only the md5 checksum (no filename).
$ md5 -q ${filename}
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The command "md5 -q ${filename}" is used to calculate the MD5 hash value of a specified file.
Here's a breakdown of the command:
- "md5" is the name of the command or utility used to calculate the MD5 hash value.
- "-q" is an option or flag provided to the md5 command. In this case, it stands for "quiet" mode or "quietly" and it tells the md5 command to display only the hash value without any additional output or information.
- "${filename}" is a placeholder variable that represents the name or path of the file for which you want to calculate the MD5 hash value. The actual name or path of the file should be provided as an argument or substituted in place of "${filename}".
When you run this command with a specific file name, it will calculate the MD5 hash value for that file and display the result.
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.