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$ updpkgsums -v

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The command "updpkgsums -v" is used in Arch Linux to update the checksums of package source files in a PKGBUILD.

Here is a breakdown of each component of the command:

"updpkgsums" is the name of the command itself. It is used to regenerate the checksums of package source files.
"-v" is an optional flag that stands for "verbose". When used, it provides more detailed information about the process.

When you run this command in the directory where a PKGBUILD file exists, it reads the source files mentioned in the PKGBUILD, calculates the checksums for each file, and updates the checksum values in the PKGBUILD itself. This ensures that the PKGBUILD includes the correct and up-to-date checksums for the source files, which enhances package security and integrity.

The verbose flag ("-v") adds extra information, such as which files are being processed and the calculated checksum values for each file. This helps in seeing the progress of the command and confirming that the expected files are being updated.

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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