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mandb 命令

文本

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常用示例

Update

mandb

Example

mandb --filename [path/to/file]

Create

mandb --create

Example

mandb --user-db

Don't purge

mandb --no-purge

Test

mandb --test

说明

mandb creates and updates the manual page index caches. These caches are used by man and apropos to quickly find manual pages. It scans the manual page directories and builds a database of page names and descriptions.

参数

--filename FILE
Update single file entry
-c, --create
Create database from scratch
-u, --user-db
Process only user databases
-p, --no-purge
Don't purge obsolete entries
-t, --test
Test validity without updating
-q, --quiet
Suppress warnings
-d, --debug
Print debugging information

FAQ

What is the mandb command used for?

mandb creates and updates the manual page index caches. These caches are used by man and apropos to quickly find manual pages. It scans the manual page directories and builds a database of page names and descriptions.

How do I run a basic mandb example?

Run `mandb` in a terminal, then adjust file names, paths, flags, or remote targets for your system.

What does --filename FILE do in mandb?

Update single file entry