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pihole:tldr:f2d03

pihole: Whitelist or blacklist a domain.
$ pihole ${select} ${example-com}
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The command "pihole" is typically used to interact with a Pi-hole software, which is a network-wide ad blocker. The specific usage of "pihole ${select} ${example-com}" suggests it is a custom command or script.

Here's a breakdown of the command:

  • "pihole": This is the name of a program or script being executed. It is likely a command-line utility associated with Pi-hole.
  • "${select}": This indicates the usage of a variable named "select". The value of this variable should be provided during the command execution. It could affect the behavior or options of the "pihole" command.
  • "${example-com}": Similarly, this variable named "example-com" should be provided during command execution. Its value may determine specific domain or website-related operations within the "pihole" command.

In summary, the command seems to involve executing the "pihole" program or script, utilizing variables like "select" and "example-com" to modify the execution behavior or apply specific operations related to a particular domain (represented by "example-com").

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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