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tags: [tldr, common]
source: https://github.com/tldr-pages/tldr.git
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# pinky

> Print user information using the `finger` protocol.
> More information: <https://manned.org/pinky>.

- Display details about the current user:

`pinky`

- Display details for a specific user:

`pinky {{user}}`

- Display details in the long format:

`pinky {{user}} -l`

- Omit the user's home directory and shell in long format:

`pinky {{user}} -lb`

- Omit the user's project file in long format:

`pinky {{user}} -lh`

- Omit the column headings in short format:

`pinky {{user}} -f`
