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Anki Command: Use Non Default Directory

An engineer would use the command 'anki {{[-b|--base]}} {{path/to/directory}}' when they need to launch the Anki application with a different database directory to access specific user data or cards stored outside the default location. Exact CLI syntax to use_non_default_directory using Anki.

When to use this: An engineer would use the command 'anki {{[-b|--base]}} {{path/to/directory}}' when they need to launch the Anki application with a different database directory to access specific user data or cards stored outside the default location.

Command Syntax

anki -b <path/to/directory>

Command Breakdown

-b
Command Option
Tool-specific option used by this command invocation.

FAQ

Purpose: Exact syntax to use_non_default_directory using Anki.

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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