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silicon:tldr:1ba1a

silicon: Generate an image from a source file with a specific programming language syntax highlighting (e.g. `rust`, `py`, `js`, etc.).
$ silicon ${path-to-source_file} --output ${path-to-output_image} --language ${select}
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This command is using the "silicon" tool to convert a source file into an image.

Here's a breakdown of the command:

  • silicon: This is the name of the tool/command that is being run.
  • ${path-to-source_file}: This indicates the path to the source file that you want to convert. You need to replace ${path-to-source_file} with the actual file path.
  • --output ${path-to-output_image}: This option specifies the path where the output image will be saved. You need to replace ${path-to-output_image} with the desired file path or name.
  • --language ${select}: This option lets you choose the language or syntax highlighting for the source file. You need to replace ${select} with the desired language selection.

In summary, this command is executing the "silicon" tool and providing it with the source file path, output image path, and the language selection to convert the source code into an image with syntax highlighting.

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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