LinuxCommandLibrary

sf

Send messages over CAN bus

TLDR

Authorize a Salesforce Organization

$ sf force:auth:web:login --setalias [organization] --instanceurl [organization_url]
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List all authorized organizations
$ sf force:org:list
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Open a specific organization in the default web browser
$ sf force:org:open --targetusername [organization]
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Display information about a specific organization
$ sf force:org:display --targetusername [organization]
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Push source metadata to an Organization
$ sf force:source:push --targetusername [organization]
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Pull source metadata from an Organization
$ sf force:source:pull --targetusername [organization]
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Generate a password for the organization's logged-in user
$ sf force:user:password:generate --targetusername [organization]
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Assign a permission set for the organization's logged-in user
$ sf force:user:permset:assign --permsetname [permission_set_name] --targetusername [organization]
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SYNOPSIS

Given that sf is not a standard command, a universal synopsis cannot be provided. Its syntax would vary drastically based on its specific interpretation (e.g., an alias for sftp, a custom script, or a niche utility).

DESCRIPTION

The command sf is not a standard, universally recognized executable in most common Linux distributions (e.g., Debian, Ubuntu, Fedora, CentOS). Unlike commands such as ls, grep, or cd, there is no default man sf page or pre-installed utility named sf that performs a common system function.

Its appearance in a command-line context almost certainly implies one of the following scenarios:
Typo or Abbreviation: It is a typo or abbreviation for a more common command, most frequently sftp (Secure File Transfer Protocol client), ssh (Secure Shell client), or sync (synchronize data on disk).
User-Defined Alias or Shell Function: Users often create short aliases or shell functions for long commands or sequences of commands for convenience, such as alias sf='sftp user@host:/path' or sf() { ... }.
Specific Software Packages: It is an executable belonging to a specific, non-standard software package that has been installed on the system. Examples might include sf-convert from stardict-tools or a component of a SmartFabric utility, but these are highly context-dependent and not part of a base Linux installation.
Systemd Context: Less commonly, it could be a component of a system management framework like systemd (e.g., related to systemd-run --scope for service forking, though sf isn't a direct user command here).

Therefore, the behavior of sf is entirely dependent on the specific system's configuration and installed software, making a general analysis impossible.

CAVEATS

The primary caveat is that sf is not a standard Linux command. Relying on sf without knowing its specific definition on a given system can lead to unexpected behavior or command not found errors. Its functionality is entirely context-dependent, stemming from user aliases, custom scripts, or specialized software installations. Users should always check type sf or which sf to understand its origin on their system.

POSSIBLE INTERPRETATIONS

While sf is not a standard command, it could refer to:
Typo for SFTP: Often, users might mistakenly type sf when intending to use sftp for secure file transfers.
User-Defined Alias/Function: Many users create shell aliases or functions for frequently used or complex commands, e.g., alias sf='sftp example.com'.
Specific Software Utilities: In some very niche or proprietary software environments, sf might be an executable name. For instance, sf-convert (from stardict-tools) or smartfan (often invoked as sf). However, these are not general-purpose system commands.

HISTORY

There is no documented history or development timeline for a standard, general-purpose sf command in Linux, as it does not exist as such. Any 'history' related to sf would be specific to its localized use as an alias, custom script, or a component of a particular software package installed on a system.

SEE ALSO

sftp(1), ssh(1), scp(1), alias(1)

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