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topgrade: Edit the config file with default editor.
$ topgrade --edit-config
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The command "topgrade --edit-config" is used to open the configuration file for the Topgrade tool in an editor so that you can modify its settings.

Topgrade is an open-source tool used for automatically updating various packages and applications on a Linux-based system. It helps keep your system up-to-date with the latest security patches, bug fixes, and new features.

The "--edit-config" option is specifically used to open the configuration file for Topgrade, which allows you to customize the tool's behavior according to your requirements. By running this command, you can edit the settings in a user-friendly text editor, making it easier to make changes to the configuration file.

Once you execute the command, it will launch the default text editor on your system, such as Vim or Nano, and load the configuration file for editing. You can then modify the desired settings, save the changes, and exit the editor. These changes will take effect the next time you run Topgrade with the updated configuration.

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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