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pacman-files: Display help.
$ pacman --files --help
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The command "pacman --files --help" is used to display the help message for the "files" option in the pacman package manager.

Here's a breakdown of the command and its components:

  • "pacman" is the command used to control the package manager in Arch Linux and its derivatives.
  • "--files" is an option in pacman that allows you to display the files associated with a given package or packages.
  • "--help" is a common command-line option that can be used with many commands and utilities to display a help message or documentation.

When you execute the "pacman --files --help" command, it will display the documentation or usage information for the "--files" option. This can help you understand how to use the option correctly and the available arguments or syntax associated with it.

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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