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tlmgr-repository:tldr:90896

tlmgr-repository: Add a new repository with a specific tag (the tag is not required).
$ sudo tlmgr repository add ${select} ${tag}
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This command is used to add a new repository to the TeX Live Manager (tlmgr) tool, which is a package manager for TeX Live, a popular typesetting system used for creating documents with high-quality typography.

Here is an explanation of each part of the command:

  • sudo: This is a command that allows the user to execute a command with superuser (root) privileges. It is commonly used in Unix-like operating systems to perform administrative tasks.

  • tlmgr: This is the main command for the TeX Live Manager. It is responsible for managing packages, updating the TeX Live system, and performing other package-related tasks.

  • repository: This is an option that specifies the action we want to perform with the tlmgr command. In this case, we want to add a new repository.

  • add: This is another option that specifies the specific subcommand we want to execute. With the repository option, the add subcommand is used to add a new repository.

  • ${select}: This is a placeholder or variable that represents the URL or path of the repository we want to add. The actual value for this variable should be provided when executing the command.

  • ${tag}: This is another placeholder or variable that represents a tag or identifier for the repository. This is also a variable that should be replaced with a specific value when executing the command.

To use this command, you would need to replace ${select} with the actual URL or path of the repository you want to add, and ${tag} with a suitable identifier for the repository.

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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