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The command picard --long-version is used to display the version information of the Picard tool.

Picard is a set of command-line tools developed by the Broad Institute for manipulating genomic data. It is commonly used in genomics research for tasks such as data preprocessing, quality control, and data analysis.

When you execute the picard --long-version command, it triggers the Picard tool to provide detailed information about its version. This information typically includes the version number, the build date, and any other relevant details about the specific release of the Picard tool you are using.

By displaying the long version information, it enables users to identify the exact version of Picard they are working with, which can be useful for troubleshooting, ensuring compatibility with other software, or referencing specific features or bug fixes associated with a particular version.