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tlmgr-remove:tldr:d0484
This command is specific to TeX Live, a widely-used distribution of the TeX typesetting system. Here's a breakdown of the command:
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sudo
: This is used to run the command as a superuser or administrator. It allows the user to perform actions that require elevated privileges. -
tlmgr
: This is the command-line interface for managing TeX Live installations. It is used to perform various tasks related to package management, updates, and configurations. -
remove
: This subcommand is used withtlmgr
to uninstall or remove packages from the TeX Live installation. -
--all
: This option specifies that all packages should be removed. It means that every installed package, including their dependencies, will be uninstalled.
In summary, the command sudo tlmgr remove --all
is used to remove all packages installed in a TeX Live distribution. It should be used with caution as it will uninstall all packages, potentially affecting the functionality of any TeX documents relying on those packages.