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The command "shards list" is used to list the shards in a distributed database or data storage system. Sharding is a technique used to horizontally partition data across multiple servers or machines to improve scalability and performance.

When you execute the "shards list" command, it retrieves information about the shards present in the system. This information typically includes the shard ID, server or machine hosting the shard, shard size, distribution of data, and metadata associated with each shard.

This command is useful for administrators or developers to get an overview of the shards in a distributed system. It helps in understanding the distribution of data and the workload on different machines or servers. With this information, one can monitor and manage the shards, ensuring optimal performance and system availability.