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rsync exclude hidden files and directories recursively
$ rsync -av --exclude='.*' source/ destination/
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This command will recursively copy all files and directories from the source directory to the destination directory using rsync, excluding hidden files and directories (those starting with a dot).

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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