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xauth - X authority file utility
Overview
The xauth command x authority file utility.
Syntax
xauth [OPTIONS] [ARGUMENTS]
Basic Usage Examples
# Basic usage
xauth
# Get help
xauth --help
# Check version
xauth --version
Common Options
-h, --help- Display help information-v, --version- Show version information-V, --verbose- Enable verbose output (if supported)
Description
The xauth command is part of the other category in Linux systems. It provides essential functionality for x authority file utility.
Refer to the manual page (man xauth) for detailed information about all available options and usage patterns.
Common Use Cases
- Basic Operations: Simple usage scenarios
- System Administration: Administrative tasks
- Automation: Script integration
- Troubleshooting: Diagnostic usage
Related Commands
- Other commands in the
othercategory - System utilities for similar operations