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sherlock: Search for a specific username on social networks and open results in the default web browser.
$ sherlock ${username} --browse
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The command "sherlock ${username} --browse" is using the program or script called "sherlock" along with the username provided as an argument, and the option "--browse" to perform a specific action.

  1. "sherlock": This is the name of the program or script being executed. It is likely designed to search for information or profiles associated with a specific username on various platforms or websites.

  2. "${username}": This is a placeholder indicating that a specific username should be provided as an argument when running the command. You need to replace "${username}" with the actual username you want to search for. For example, if you want to search for the username "john_doe", the command would be "sherlock john_doe --browse".

  3. "--browse": This is an option or flag used in conjunction with the "sherlock" program. It suggests that the program should display or open the results in a web browser for easier browsing or viewing. It allows you to see the search results visually rather than just receiving textual output in the terminal.

Overall, the command "sherlock ${username} --browse" is a way to invoke the "sherlock" program or script and instruct it to search for the provided username, then open the search results in a web browser for better user experience.

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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