xcode-select:tldr:35a72

xcode-select: Install Xcode's command-line tools.

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$ xcode-select --install

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The command "xcode-select --install" is a command used in macOS to install the Xcode Command Line Tools.

Xcode Command Line Tools is a software package that includes various tools, utilities, and compilers required for software development on macOS. It provides developers with a command-line interface to develop software without needing to install the full Xcode IDE.

When you run the command "xcode-select --install" in the Terminal, it initiates the installation process for the Xcode Command Line Tools. A popup window will appear asking if you want to install them. Clicking "Install" will begin the download and installation process of these tools.

It is often necessary to have the Xcode Command Line Tools installed for various development tasks, such as building and compiling software, running command-line tools, and working with package managers like Homebrew.

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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