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svgo: Optimize all SVG files within a directory (overwrites the original files).
$ svgo -f ${path-to-directory-with-svg-files}
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The command "svgo -f ${path-to-directory-with-svg-files}" is used to optimize SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics) files by minimizing their file size without affecting their visual quality.

Here is a breakdown of the command:

  • "svgo" refers to the SVGO (SVG Optimizer) command-line tool. It is a popular open-source tool used to optimize SVG files.
  • "-f" is a flag or option used to specify the input directory containing the SVG files you want to optimize.
  • "${path-to-directory-with-svg-files}" is a placeholder that represents the actual file path of the directory containing the SVG files. You should replace it with the correct path on your system.

By running this command with the appropriate file path, the SVGO tool will read all the SVG files within that directory and optimize them, producing minimized versions with smaller file sizes. The optimization process includes stripping unnecessary metadata and comments, removing redundant or unused attributes, and applying various compression techniques. The resulting optimized SVG files will still retain their original appearance when viewed in SVG-supporting applications.

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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