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$ xcrun --help

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The command "xcrun --help" is used to display information and usage instructions for the xcrun tool.

Here's a breakdown of each part of the command:

"xcrun": This is the actual command being executed. It is a command-line tool used on macOS systems to locate and run other developer tools and utilities provided by Xcode.
"--help": This is an argument or option passed to the xcrun command, specifically indicating that you want to retrieve help documentation and usage instructions for the tool.

When you execute the "xcrun --help" command in a terminal or command prompt, it will display a detailed explanation of the available options, usage examples, and descriptions for each Xcode developer tool that can be accessed through xcrun. This information can be useful for understanding and utilizing various developer tools and utilities during software development on macOS.

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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