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xml-elements:tldr:d785b

xml-elements: Extract elements and their attributes and values from an XML document.
$ xml elements -v ${select} > ${path-to-elements-xpath}
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This command is likely used to select specific XML elements using an XPath expression and store the results in a specified file.

Here's a breakdown of the command:

  • xml elements: This is the name of the command or script that is being executed. It is likely a custom or third-party tool designed for working with XML files.
  • -v: This option specifies that verbose output should be used, meaning more detailed information about the process will be displayed while executing the command.
  • ${select}: This is a placeholder or variable that should be replaced with the specific XPath expression used to select the desired XML elements. XPath is a language for navigating XML documents and selecting elements based on their tags or attributes.
  • >: This symbol is used to redirect the output of the command to a file instead of displaying it in the console.
  • ${path-to-elements-xpath}: This is another placeholder or variable that should be replaced with the desired path and filename where the results of the command should be stored. It specifies the location and name of the file where the selected XML elements' XPath expressions will be written.

To use this command effectively, you will need to replace ${select} with a valid XPath expression and ${path-to-elements-xpath} with the desired path and filename for the output file.

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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