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pass-otp:tldr:9373a

pass-otp: Print a 2FA code using the OTP token in a pass file.
$ pass otp ${path-to-pass}
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This command seems to be using a syntax similar to a shell or command line interface.

  • pass otp: This is the main command to generate a One-Time Password (OTP) using the "pass" utility. The "pass" utility is often used as a password manager and aims to store and retrieve passwords securely.

  • ${path-to-pass}: This is a placeholder indicating that you need to replace it with the actual path to the "pass" utility. You should provide the full path to the executable file of the "pass" utility on your system.

In summary, the command is requesting the generation of a One-Time Password by calling the "pass" utility, and you need to replace ${path-to-pass} with the actual path to the "pass" utility file.

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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