Linux command
toe 命令
文本
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常用示例
List all terminal types
toe
List all entries including incomplete
toe -a
List with directory headers
toe -h
Show only primary names
toe -s
Scan specific directory
toe [/usr/share/terminfo]
List entries from multiple directories
toe [/usr/share/terminfo] [~/.terminfo]
说明
toe (Table Of Entries) lists terminal type descriptions available in the terminfo database. It's part of the ncurses package and helps identify what terminal capabilities are installed on a system. The terminfo database contains compiled descriptions of terminal capabilities used by applications to properly interact with different terminal types. Each entry describes features like cursor movement, color support, function keys, and other terminal-specific behaviors. Without arguments, toe scans the default terminfo directory. With directory arguments, it scans those directories instead. The output shows terminal type names with brief descriptions.
参数
- -a
- List all entries, including incomplete ones.
- -h
- Display directory header as each directory is entered.
- -s
- Short list: show only the first alias for each entry.
- -u _file_
- Write report to file with sorted list of dependencies.
- -v
- Display version and exit.
- -V
- Display version and settings, then exit.
FAQ
What is the toe command used for?
toe (Table Of Entries) lists terminal type descriptions available in the terminfo database. It's part of the ncurses package and helps identify what terminal capabilities are installed on a system. The terminfo database contains compiled descriptions of terminal capabilities used by applications to properly interact with different terminal types. Each entry describes features like cursor movement, color support, function keys, and other terminal-specific behaviors. Without arguments, toe scans the default terminfo directory. With directory arguments, it scans those directories instead. The output shows terminal type names with brief descriptions.
How do I run a basic toe example?
Run `toe` in a terminal, then adjust file names, paths, flags, or remote targets for your system.
What does -a do in toe?
List all entries, including incomplete ones.