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choose

The command line tool "choose" is a simple utility that allows users to make choices from a given list of options. It can be used to automate decision-making processes or randomly select an option. Here's a basic overview of how the choose command works:

Syntax: choose option1 option2 ...

  • The tool accepts multiple options as arguments, separated by a space.
  • Once the command is executed, it randomly selects one option from the given list.
  • The selected option is then printed to the console.
  • The tool can be useful in scenarios like picking a random winner, selecting a random item from a list, or simply making a decision on your behalf.

Here's an example usage to illustrate the command:

$ choose "Option 1" "Option 2" "Option 3"
Option 2

In the example, the choose command selects "Option 2" from the given list and displays it on the console.

Overall, "choose" is a handy command line tool for making random selections or automating decision-making tasks in various situations.

List of commands for choose:

  • choose:tldr:35189 choose: Print the first, 3rd, and 5th item from a line, where items are separated by ':' instead of whitespace.
    $ choose --field-separator '${:}' ${0} ${2} ${4}
    try on your machine
    explain this command
  • choose:tldr:4c4a4 choose: Print all items from the beginning of the line until the 3rd item (exclusive).
    $ choose --exclusive :${2}
    try on your machine
    explain this command
  • choose:tldr:4f087 choose: Print the 5th item from a line (starting from 0).
    $ choose ${4}
    try on your machine
    explain this command
  • choose:tldr:6314d choose: Print the beginning of the line to the 3rd item.
    $ choose :${2}
    try on your machine
    explain this command
  • choose:tldr:d1d5f choose: Print all items from the 3rd to the end of the line.
    $ choose ${2}:
    try on your machine
    explain this command
  • choose:tldr:de679 choose: Print everything from the 2nd to 5th item on the line, including the 5th.
    $ choose ${1}:${4}
    try on your machine
    explain this command
  • choose:tldr:e1cf3 choose: Print everything from the 2nd to 5th item on the line, excluding the 5th.
    $ choose --exclusive ${1}:${4}
    try on your machine
    explain this command
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