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vt

Create and manage virtual terminals

TLDR

Scan a specific file for viruses

$ vt scan file [path/to/file]
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Scan a URL for viruses
$ vt scan url [url]
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Display information from a specific analysis
$ vt analysis [file_id|analysis_id]
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Download files in encrypted Zip format (requires premium account)
$ vt download [file_id] --output [path/to/directory] --zip --zip-password [password]
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Initialize or re-initialize vt to enter API key interactively
$ vt init
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Display information about a domain
$ vt domain [url]
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Display information for a specific URL
$ vt url [url]
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Display information for a specific IP address
$ vt domain [ip_address]
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SYNOPSIS

vt [options] number

PARAMETERS

number
    The number of the virtual terminal to switch to.

DESCRIPTION

The `vt` command is a utility for managing virtual terminals in Linux. It allows you to switch between virtual terminals and perform other related actions. Modern systems usually use `systemd-vterm` which can be used to start / stop ttys.

KEY DIFFERENCES BETWEEN VT AND SYSTEMD-VTERM

The main difference between `vt` and `systemd-vterm` is that `vt` usually ships with `kbd` package and `systemd-vterm` ships with `systemd`. Both provide command line tools to control virtual terminals. However, `systemd-vterm` is more modern and can be used to start / stop ttys, while `vt` only manages the vt switching.

SEE ALSO

chvt(1), openvt(1)

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