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$ rsstail -pl -u ${url}
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The command "rsstail -pl -u ${url}" is used to monitor an RSS feed for updates and display them in real-time.

Here's a breakdown of the command:

  • "rsstail" is the name of the command-line tool being executed.
  • "-p" specifies that the output should be printed to the console.
  • "-l" tells rsstail to keep monitoring the feed and display new items as they arrive.
  • "-u" is used to specify the URL of the RSS feed to monitor. The "${url}" is a placeholder that should be replaced with the actual URL.

By running this command with the appropriate URL, you can continuously monitor an RSS feed and instantly see any new entries that are published.

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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