tlmgr-platform:tldr:45e86

tlmgr-platform: List all available platforms in the package repository.

tlmgr

$ tlmgr platform list

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The command "tlmgr platform list" is used in the context of TeX Live, which is a popular software distribution of the TeX typesetting system.

When you run this command, it provides a list of available platforms for TeX Live. A platform in this context refers to a specific operating system and architecture combination for which TeX Live can be installed.

The output of the command will show the available platforms, which could include various versions of macOS (Mac OS X), Windows, or Linux distributions. Each platform may have different system requirements or installation methods.

This command is useful if you need to find out which platform(s) are supported by TeX Live and want to make sure that your operating system and architecture combination is included in the list. It helps in determining whether your desired platform is compatible with TeX Live and if you can proceed with the installation or update processes.

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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