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subl: Open a file or directory in the currently open window.
$ subl -a ${filename}
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The command "subl -a ${filename}" is used to open a specific file in Sublime Text Editor. Here's an explanation of each part of the command:

  • "subl": This is the command to launch Sublime Text Editor. It is usually set as an alias or added to the system's PATH environment variable so that it can be executed from the command line.

  • "-a": This flag is an argument that tells Sublime Text to open the specified file in a new window. If Sublime Text is already running, it will open the file in a separate instance.

  • "${filename}": This is a placeholder for the actual name of the file you want to open. You should replace "${filename}" with the actual name and path of the file you want to open in Sublime Text.

When you run this command with the proper value for "${filename}", Sublime Text Editor will open a new window or a new instance with the specified file.

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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