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The command "swupd check-update" is used in the Clear Linux operating system to check for available package updates.

Here's a breakdown of the command:

• "swupd": This is the command-line tool used in Clear Linux to manage package updates.
• "check-update": This is an option or sub-command used with "swupd" to specifically check for package updates.

When you run the "swupd check-update" command, it queries the Clear Linux update server for information about available updates for all installed packages. The command compares the locally installed package versions with the latest available versions and displays a list of packages that have updates available.

This command is helpful to determine if there are any updates or security fixes available for software installed on the system. It allows users to keep their system up to date and secure by promptly applying the latest updates.