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tlmgr-conf:tldr:d3940

tlmgr-conf: Show the current `texmf`, `tlmgr`, or `updmap` configuration.
$ tlmgr conf ${select}
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The command "tlmgr conf ${select}" is a command that is typically used in TeX Live, which is a widely used distribution of the TeX typesetting system.

Explanation:

  1. "tlmgr" is the command-line tool used for managing packages and configurations in TeX Live.
  2. "conf" is a sub-command used to interact with the TeX Live configuration.
  3. "${select}" is a placeholder that represents an argument or variable that should be provided when running the command. Its actual value will depend on the specific usage or intention.

The purpose of this command is to access or modify the configuration settings of TeX Live, particularly those related to package management. By specifying a specific value for "${select}", you can select a particular configuration option or perform a specific action related to the TeX Live configuration.

An example usage of this command could be: "tlmgr conf repository" to retrieve or modify the repository setting, which determines from where TeX Live fetches and updates packages.

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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