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zipgrep: Search for a pattern within a ZIP archive.
$ zipgrep "${search_pattern}" ${filename-zip}
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The command "zipgrep" is used to search the contents of files within a zip archive.

Here's a breakdown of the command:

  • "${search_pattern}" is a variable that holds the pattern or text you want to search for within the zip archive. It can be enclosed in double quotes for better handling of special characters or spaces.

  • ${filename-zip} is the name of the zip file you want to search within. It is also a variable that can be replaced with the actual name of the zip file you wish to use.

By running this command, the search_pattern will be matched against the files within the specified zip file, and any lines containing the matching pattern will be displayed as output.

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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