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Stow Command: Exclude Files Matching Regex

Use for exclude files matching regex with Stow. Exact CLI syntax to exclude files matching regex using Stow.

When to use this: Use for exclude files matching regex with Stow.

Command Syntax

stow --ignore=<regex> -t <path/to/target_directory> <path/to/file_or_directory1 path/to/file_or_directory2 ...>

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Final Command

stow --ignore=<regex> -t <path/to/target_directory> <path/to/file_or_directory1 path/to/file_or_directory2 ...>

Command Breakdown

--ignore=<regex>
Command Option
Tool-specific option used by this command invocation.
-t
Command Option
Tool-specific option used by this command invocation.

FAQ

Purpose: Exact syntax to exclude files matching regex using Stow.

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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