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tldr-generate: Remake the configuration file using a local configuration file.
$ tlmgr generate --localcfg ${local_configuration_file}
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The command "tlmgr generate --localcfg ${local_configuration_file}" is used to generate a local configuration file for the TeX Live Manager (tlmgr) tool.

Here's the breakdown of the command:

  • "tlmgr" refers to the TeX Live Manager, which is a command-line tool for managing packages and settings in TeX Live, a popular distribution of the TeX typesetting system.
  • "generate" is the specific action/command that you want tlmgr to execute.
  • "--localcfg" is an option/flag that specifies that you want to generate a local configuration file.
  • "${local_configuration_file}" represents a placeholder for the filename or path of the local configuration file that you want to generate. You should replace it with an actual filename or path when using the command.

When you run this command, tlmgr will generate a local configuration file that you can customize to modify various settings related to package installation, repository URLs, package manager options, etc. This allows you to have a local configuration that can override system-wide settings and cater to specific needs for your TeX Live installation.

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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