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protector:tldr:9385e

protector: Use the dry run to see what would be protected (can also be used for freeing).
$ protector -dry-run ${branches_regex} -repos ${organization-repository}
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The command you provided is not a recognized command and is likely specific to a particular software or tool. The command uses the keyword "protector" followed by several options and variables:

  • -dry-run: It is likely an option or flag indicating that the command will simulate the execution without actually making any changes. It is commonly used to preview the result of a command before applying it.

  • ${branches_regex}: This is likely a placeholder variable that should be replaced with a regular expression representing branches. Regular expressions are a way to define a pattern for searching or matching strings.

  • -repos: This is an option where you specify the repositories to which the command needs to be applied.

  • ${organization-repository}: This is another placeholder variable that should be replaced with the name of the organization and repository where the command will be executed.

Overall, the command appears to be related to branch protection or management in a specific software or tool. To fully understand its purpose and functionality, it is necessary to know the context and the specific software/tool being used.

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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