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Mv Command: Interactive Prompt Before Overwrite
Use for interactive prompt before overwrite with Mv. Exact CLI syntax to interactive prompt before overwrite using Mv.
When to use this: Use for interactive prompt before overwrite with Mv.
Command Syntax
mv -i <path/to/source> <path/to/target>mv -i <path/to/source> <path/to/target>Command Breakdown
-i- Command Option
- Tool-specific option used by this command invocation.
FAQ
Purpose: Exact syntax to interactive prompt before overwrite using Mv.
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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