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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 ...>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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