Help Command

The help command allows users to retrieve guidance on specific commands or view a list of all available commands in the PxPlus Package Manager.

Synopsis

help [command]
  • command: (Optional) The name of the command for which you want detailed help. If omitted, a list of all available commands will be displayed.

Description

When the help command is used without any arguments, it lists all the available commands along with their brief descriptions. If used with a specific command name as an argument, it provides a detailed description, usage, and examples (if any) for that particular command.

Parameters

  • command: The name of the specific command for which you're seeking help.

Examples

  • To display help for all commands:

    help
  • To display help for the install command:

    help install
  • To display help for the update command:

    help update

Output

When requesting detailed help for a specific command, the output will display:

  • Description: A brief overview of the command.
  • Usage: The proper syntax for using the command.
  • Examples: Sample usages of the command.

For a general help request (i.e., no specific command provided), the output will list:

  • All available commands and their brief descriptions.

Exceptions

  • If a nonexistent command name is provided, the system will throw a CommandNotFoundException and will display an error message indicating that the command was not found.

See Also

If you're new to PxPlus Package Manager, consider reading the introduction to get an overview of all functionalities.