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vcgencmd: List all available commands.
$ vcgencmd commands
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The command "vcgencmd commands" is used on Raspberry Pi devices to list all available commands for querying or controlling various aspects of the VideoCore GPU.

When you enter this command in the terminal, it will display a list of commands supported by the vcgencmd tool. These commands are categorized based on their functionality, such as hardware-specific commands, firmware-specific commands, temperature monitoring commands, clock control commands, etc.

The "vcgencmd" tool is provided by the VideoCore GPU firmware on Raspberry Pi and allows users to interact with the GPU by retrieving information or issuing commands. This can be useful for monitoring system temperature, controlling clock frequencies, querying voltage levels, obtaining firmware version details, and more.

By using "vcgencmd commands," you get an organized list of available commands, which can help you explore and understand the capabilities of the VideoCore GPU and what you can do with it using the vcgencmd tool.

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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