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plantuml: Display help.
$ plantuml -help
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The command "plantuml -help" is used to display the help and usage information for the PlantUML tool.

PlantUML is an open-source software that allows you to create UML diagrams using a simple and intuitive textual language. It supports several types of diagrams including class diagrams, sequence diagrams, activity diagrams, and more.

The "-help" option is a common command-line argument used in many programs and tools to provide a brief explanation and documentation about how to use the tool. When you execute the "plantuml -help" command, it will display information such as the available command-line options, how to specify input files, output formats, and other usage-related details.

By using this command, you can quickly get an overview of the available features and options of the PlantUML tool, helping you better understand how to use it for creating and manipulating UML diagrams.

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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