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pacdiff: Display help.
$ pacdiff --help
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The pacdiff --help command is used to display the help manual or guide for the pacdiff tool.

pacdiff is a utility provided by Arch Linux and its derivatives, such as Manjaro, to manage and resolve configuration file conflicts that occur during system package updates. When a package update includes changes to configuration files, pacdiff compares the updated files with any customized versions you may have on your system.

The --help option is a common command line option found in many Linux commands and tools. When used with a command, it displays a summary of available options, usage instructions, and a brief description of what the command does. So, running pacdiff --help will provide you with information on how to use the pacdiff command, including the available options and their respective functionalities.

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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