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tlmgr-option:tldr:c4c7b

tlmgr-option: List all currently set Tex Live settings.
$ tlmgr option show
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The command "tlmgr option show" is used in the TeX Live distribution to display the current values of all available options.

TeX Live Manager (tlmgr) is a command-line tool that is used to manage the TeX Live installation on your system. It allows you to update, install, or remove packages and perform other administrative tasks related to TeX Live.

When you run the "tlmgr option show" command, it lists all the available options and their current values. These options control various aspects of the TeX Live installation and how it behaves.

For example, you may see options related to package installation, repository configuration, network settings, or even specific features of TeX compilers like pdflatex or xelatex. The output will display the names of the options along with their current values.

By examining the options, you can see what configurations or settings are currently in effect in your TeX Live installation, which can be useful for troubleshooting or customization purposes.

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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