xdotool:tldr:34ced

xdotool: Retrieve the X-Windows window ID of the running Firefox window(s).

xdotool

$ xdotool search --onlyvisible --name ${firefox}

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This command utilizes the xdotool tool to search for windows that have specific properties and attributes. Here is a breakdown of each component:

xdotool: It is a command-line tool that allows automation of keyboard and mouse input through the X Window System.
search: It is one of the actions provided by xdotool, which searches for windows that meet specified criteria.
--onlyvisible: This is an option that ensures only visible windows are considered in the search. It excludes windows that are currently minimized, hidden, or on a different workspace.
--name ${firefox}: This option specifies the criteria for the window search. In this case, it looks for windows with the name equal to the value of the ${firefox} variable. The variable should be replaced with the actual name or pattern of the window being searched, typically enclosed in quotes if it contains spaces or special characters.

In summary, the command searches for visible windows with a specific name (such as Firefox) using the xdotool 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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