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ptargrep:tldr:15ec8
ptargrep: Search for a pattern within a tar file.
$ ptargrep "${search_pattern}" ${filename}
try on your machine
The command ptargrep "${search_pattern}" ${filename}
is used to search for a specific pattern within a file. Here's a breakdown of the command:
ptargrep
: This is the name of the command or script being executed. It is likely a customized or specific script for pattern searching."${search_pattern}"
: This is a variable (denoted by$
) containing the search pattern enclosed in double quotes ("
). The actual value of the variable is not provided in the command and should be assigned earlier in the script or command line.${filename}
: This is another variable containing the name (or path) of the file to search for the pattern. Similar to the search pattern variable, the actual value should be assigned earlier in the script or command line.
To understand the command fully, ensure that the values of search_pattern
and filename
are provided or assigned before executing the command. Also, consider the purpose or behavior of the ptargrep
script or command, as it may have additional functionalities or options beyond basic pattern searching.
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.