xml-list:tldr:08518

xml-list: Write the specified directory's listing to an XML document.

$ xml list ${path-to-directory} > ${path-to-dir_list-xml}

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This command is used to generate an XML representation of the files and directories present in a specific directory.

Here's a breakdown of the command:

xml is a command or executable that is being invoked. It is likely a tool or script designed to handle XML files and data.
list is an argument or option passed to the xml command. It indicates that we want to generate a list of files and directories.
${path-to-directory} is a placeholder that should be replaced with the actual path to the target directory. It specifies the directory for which we want to generate the list.
> is a redirection operator used to direct the output of the command to a file instead of printing it on the console.
${path-to-dir_list-xml} is another placeholder that should be replaced with the actual path and name of the output file. It specifies the path and file name where the XML list will be saved.

In summary, this command instructs the xml tool to generate an XML file representing the files and directories in a specific directory, and then save that XML output to a specified 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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