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tldr-generate:tldr:7dd95

tldr-generate: Remake the configuration file storing into a specific location.

tlmgr

$ tlmgr generate --dest ${output_file}

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This command is used to generate a TeX Live package list.

Here's a breakdown of the command and its components:

tlmgr: It is the command-line tool for managing TeX Live packages.
generate: It is a sub-command of tlmgr used to generate various types of information about the TeX Live packages.
--dest: It is an option used to specify the destination file where the output will be saved.
${output_file}: It is a placeholder for the actual output file name or path. You need to replace ${output_file} with the desired file name or path.

So, when you run this command, TeX Live will generate a package list and save it in the file specified by ${output_file}.

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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