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pacman-files:tldr:d184c
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.
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