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Getopt Command: Accept Flags With Optional Argument And Required Target

Use for accept flags with optional argument and required target with Getopt. Exact CLI syntax to accept flags with optional argument and required target using Getopt.

When to use this: Use for accept flags with optional argument and required target with Getopt.

Command Syntax

getopt -o rv::s::t: -l verbose,source::,target: -- -v --target target

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Final Command

getopt -o rv::s::t: -l verbose,source::,target: -- -v --target target

Command Breakdown

-o
Command Option
Tool-specific option used by this command invocation.
-l
Command Option
Tool-specific option used by this command invocation.
--
Command Option
Tool-specific option used by this command invocation.
-v
Command Option
Tool-specific option used by this command invocation.
--target
Command Option
Tool-specific option used by this command invocation.

FAQ

Purpose: Exact syntax to accept flags with optional argument and required target using Getopt.

Test path: Replace placeholders and run destructive commands in a disposable workspace first.

Flag behavior: Tool version, platform, and shell can change behavior.

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