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The command "netlify init" is used to initialize a Netlify site on your local machine.

Netlify is a popular platform for deploying websites or web applications. It offers various features such as continuous deployment, easy configuration, and built-in integrations.

When you run the "netlify init" command, it starts the process of setting up a Netlify site in your current directory. It prompts you for information and guides you through the setup process. It may ask you to authenticate or provide your Netlify credentials, and then it will create a configuration file, usually named "netlify.toml", which defines the settings for your site.

Overall, running "netlify init" allows you to initialize a Netlify site and generate a configuration file that specifies how your site should be built, deployed, and served by Netlify.