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The vgrep --interactive command is used to conduct interactive searches using the vgrep tool. vgrep is a command-line utility similar to the standard grep tool, but with additional functionality.

When you run vgrep --interactive, it starts an interactive session where you can perform various searches within files. The interactive mode provides a more user-friendly and dynamic interface for searching. Instead of typing the entire search command every time, you will be prompted with options and can modify the search criteria on-the-fly.

Here's how the vgrep --interactive command typically works:

1. Open your terminal or command prompt.
2. Type vgrep --interactive and press Enter.
3. You will see a prompt where you can enter your search pattern (text or regular expression).
4. After entering the pattern, you'll be asked to specify the files or directories to search in.
5. Once you provide the file(s) or directory, vgrep will execute the search and display the results.
6. You can then choose to perform additional actions, such as refining the search, displaying context lines, or modifying the output format.

The interactive mode of vgrep allows you to refine your searches more efficiently, provides options for navigation through search results, and offers various choices for configuring the search output. This makes it a valuable tool for quickly finding specific content within files or directories.