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s3cmd: List Buckets/Folders/Objects.
$ s3cmd ls s3://${select}
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The command "s3cmd ls s3://${select}" is used to list the files and directories that are present in the Amazon S3 bucket referenced by the variable "select".

Here's a breakdown of the command:

  • "s3cmd" is a command-line tool used for managing Amazon S3 buckets and files. It provides various functionalities to interact with S3.
  • "ls" is a subcommand in s3cmd used to list the objects in a given bucket or directory.
  • "s3://${select}" is the parameter specifying the location of the Amazon S3 bucket to be listed. "${select}" is likely a placeholder for a variable that holds the bucket name or path.

By executing this command, the tool will connect to the specified Amazon S3 bucket and fetch the list of files and directories present, displaying them in the console output.

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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