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$ wal -i ${image-png} -n
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The command 'wal -i ${image-png} -n' is used to generate a color scheme based on an input image (in PNG format) and apply it to various applications in a Linux environment.

Here's a breakdown of the command:

  • 'wal' is the command itself, short for "pywal" or "pywalify," a tool used to generate and apply color schemes.
  • '-i' is a flag that specifies the input file or image for generating the color palette. '${image-png}' is a placeholder indicating that the actual file name or path should be substituted there. For example, if the image is named "example.png," the command would be 'wal -i example.png'.
  • '-n' is another flag that tells 'wal' not to display the generated color scheme on the screen.

Once you execute this command with a valid image file, 'wal' will extract colors from the image and generate a color scheme. The color scheme is then automatically applied to various applications like terminal emulators, text editors, and more, enhancing their visual appearance. The '-n' flag prevents the generated color scheme from being displayed, although it will still be applied to the specified applications.

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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