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unar: Force overwrite if files to be unpacked already exist.
$ unar -f ${archive}
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The command "unar -f ${archive}" is a command-line instruction used to extract the contents of an archive file.

  • "unar" is a command-line utility that extracts files from various types of archives.
  • "-f" is a flag or option in the unar command that stands for "force." When used with unar, it forces extraction without prompting for confirmation, overwriting existing files if necessary.
  • "${archive}" is a placeholder or variable that represents the name or path of the archive file you want to extract. It needs to be replaced with the actual name or path of the file.

To use this command, you would need to provide the name or path of the archive file you want to extract in place of "${archive}" and execute it in a terminal or command prompt.

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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