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tailscale-file:tldr:17bd0

tailscale-file: Send a file to a specific node.
$ sudo tailscale file cp ${filename} ${select}:
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The command sudo tailscale file cp ${filename} ${select} is a command used to copy a file from one location to another in a Tailscale network.

Here is a breakdown of the command:

  • sudo: It is a command used in Unix-like operating systems to run a command with administrative or superuser privileges. It allows the user to execute a command as another user, often the root user.

  • tailscale: It is a command-line tool that creates a secure network between devices, enabling secure communication and file sharing between them.

  • file: This command is used in Tailscale to perform file operations like copying, moving, or deleting files within the Tailscale network.

  • cp: It is short for "copy" and is the specific operation we are performing. It allows us to copy a file from one location to another.

  • ${filename}: It is a placeholder indicating the name of the file you want to copy. You need to replace ${filename} with the actual file name or its path.

  • ${select}: It is another placeholder indicating the destination location where the file should be copied. You need to replace ${select} with the actual destination location or path.

Therefore, by executing the command sudo tailscale file cp ${filename} ${select}, you will copy the file specified by ${filename} to the destination location indicated by ${select} within the Tailscale network, using administrative privileges.

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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