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mkcert: Uninstall the local CA.
$ mkcert -uninstall
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The command "mkcert -uninstall" is used to remove the mkcert root certificate from your operating system's trust store.

mkcert is a utility that simplifies the process of creating locally-trusted development certificates. It generates trusted SSL/TLS certificates for use in local development environments, allowing you to use secure HTTPS connections locally without encountering potential security warnings.

When you run "mkcert -uninstall," it will remove the root certificate generated by mkcert from your system's trust store. This means that the certificates generated by mkcert will no longer be trusted by your operating system. Any applications or services that rely on this certificate for trust validation will likely show warnings or errors when using the certificates generated by mkcert.

It is important to note that uninstalling the mkcert root certificate is a permanent action, and you may need to generate and install a new root certificate if you intend to use mkcert again in the future.

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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