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

> Check internet-drafts for submission nits.
> Looks for violations of Section 2.1 and 2.2 of the requirements listed on <https://www.ietf.org/id-info/checklist>.
> More information: <https://github.com/ietf-tools/idnits>.

- Check a file for nits:

`idnits {{path/to/file.txt}}`

- Count nits without displaying them:

`idnits --nitcount {{path/to/file.txt}}`

- Show extra information about offending lines:

`idnits --verbose {{path/to/file.txt}}`

- Expect the specified year in the boilerplate instead of the current year:

`idnits --year {{2021}} {{path/to/file.txt}}`

- Assume the document is of the specified status:

`idnits --doctype {{standard|informational|experimental|bcp|ps|ds}} {{path/to/file.txt}}`
