xsel:tldr:b10da
xsel: Output the X11 primary selection's contents into the terminal (equivalent to a mouse middle-click).
$ xsel -op
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The command "xsel -op" uses the utility tool "xsel" to retrieve the contents of the primary selection (highlighted text) from the X Windows System clipboard and prints it out to the console.
Here's a breakdown of the command:
- "xsel" is a command-line utility in Linux/Unix systems that allows manipulation of the X clipboard or selection.
- "-op" is an option/flag for the "xsel" command. The "-o" flag stands for "output" and "p" stands for "primary." Together, "-op" specifies that we want to retrieve the contents of the primary selection.
So, when you run the command "xsel -op", it fetches the text stored in the primary selection of the clipboard and displays it on the terminal/console.
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.