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tags: [tldr, linux]
source: https://github.com/tldr-pages/tldr.git
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# updatedb
> Create or update the database used by `locate`.
> It is usually run daily by cron.
> More information: <https://manned.org/updatedb>.
- Refresh database content:
`sudo updatedb`
- Display file names as soon as they are found:
`sudo updatedb {{[-v|--verbose]}}`