pass-otp:tldr:813b7

pass-otp: Prompt for an otpauth URI token and append to an existing pass file.

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$ pass otp append ${path-to-pass}

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This command is likely used in a shell script or a command line interface. Here is the breakdown of each component:

pass: This is a command-line password manager for Unix-like operating systems. It allows users to securely store and manage passwords using a simple command-line interface.
otp append: This is a specific command within the pass password manager. It is used to append or add a one-time password (OTP) to an existing password entry. OTPs are commonly used for two-factor authentication (2FA) and provide an added layer of security.
${path-to-pass}: This is a placeholder representing the path to the specific password entry in the pass password manager. It refers to the location or the name of the password entry where the OTP needs to be appended.

Overall, the command pass otp append ${path-to-pass} is used to add a one-time password to a specific password entry stored in the pass password manager. This can be helpful when you want to store and organize your passwords along with their associated OTPs in a secure manner.

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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