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pkgfile: Synchronize the pkgfile database.

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$ sudo pkgfile --update

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The command "sudo pkgfile --update" is used in Linux-based operating systems to update the file database used by the "pkgfile" tool.

"pkgfile" is a package provided by certain Linux distributions, such as Arch Linux, that allows users to search for packages associated with specific files. It maintains a database of files and their associated packages on the system.

The "--update" flag is used to update this database. When the command is executed with "sudo" (superuser do), it ensures that the update is performed with administrative privileges, as updating the file database usually requires root access.

By running "sudo pkgfile --update", you essentially update the file database used by the "pkgfile" tool to include any new packages or changes in the system. This enables accurate search results when using "pkgfile" in the future to find packages related to specific files on the system.

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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