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tailscale-file:tldr:8c61d

tailscale-file: Store files that were sent to the current node into a specific directory.
$ sudo tailscale file get ${path-to-directory}
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This command sudo tailscale file get ${path-to-directory} is used to retrieve or download files or directories from a remote computer or server using the tailscale command-line tool with elevated privileges (sudo).

Here's a breakdown of the command:

  • sudo: It is a command used in Unix-like systems to execute a command with administrative or superuser privileges. It prompts for the password of the user running it, and if authenticated, runs the subsequent command with elevated privileges.

  • tailscale: It is a command-line tool used for secure networking and remote access. It allows users to create a private network overlay across multiple devices or servers.

  • file get: It is a subcommand of tailscale that is used to retrieve or download files or directories from a remote computer or server.

  • ${path-to-directory}: It is a placeholder for the actual path to the directory or file that you want to retrieve. You need to replace it with the specific path to the desired directory.

By executing this command, you will retrieve the file or directory specified by ${path-to-directory} from a remote device or server using the tailscale tool, and with elevated privileges through sudo.

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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