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prompt: Set a specific prompt.
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The command "prompt ${prompt}" is a command used in programming or scripting languages to set the value of a system prompt or shell prompt. In this case, the "${prompt}" is a placeholder for a variable or a string that represents the desired prompt. By using this command, you can dynamically change or customize the prompt displayed in the command line interface. For example, if you want to set the prompt to display your username followed by the current directory, you can use the command: prompt ${USERNAME} > After executing this command, the prompt will show your username followed by a greater-than sign, indicating that you can enter commands. The specific format and content of the prompt can vary depending on your needs and the programming or scripting language you are using.

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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