tlmgr-remove:tldr:d0484

tlmgr-remove: Uninstall all of TeX Live, asking for confirmation.

tlmgr

$ sudo tlmgr remove --all

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This command is specific to TeX Live, a widely-used distribution of the TeX typesetting system. Here's a breakdown of the command:

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 with tlmgr 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.

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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