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The command "mu index" refers to the use of the "mu" tool to index email messages.
Mu is a command-line tool designed to efficiently handle email searching and indexing. It is particularly useful for users who have large email archives and need to quickly search for specific messages or information within their email.
The "mu index" command is used to create an index of email messages. When this command is executed, Mu will scan through the specified email directory or directories and create a searchable index of the messages contained within.
By indexing the email messages, Mu can significantly speed up subsequent searches and queries. Instead of scanning through each individual email file or folder, Mu can quickly search through the index to find the relevant messages.
Overall, the "mu index" command is used to initiate the indexing process for email messages, enabling faster and more efficient searching.