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usage generate manpage

Generate a manpage from a usage spec

Flags

-f --file <FILE>

A usage spec taken in as a file, use "-" to read from stdin

--view <VIEW>

Render one spec-declared executable view

-o --out-file <OUT_FILE>

Effect: modifies state

Output file path, or "-" for stdout (default)

-s --section <SECTION>

Manual section number (default: 1)

Common sections:

  • 1: User commands
  • 5: File formats
  • 7: Miscellaneous
  • 8: System administration commands

Default: 1

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