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Do_not_track
Key takeaways
- Many CLI tools, SDKs, and frameworks collect telemetry data by default.
- A single, standard environment variable that clearly and unambiguously expresses a user's wish to opt out of any of the following:
- Add the line above to your shell configuration file so it applies to all your terminal sessions:
Many CLI tools, SDKs, and frameworks collect telemetry data by default. Each one has its own way to opt out:
You get the idea. There are too many, and they are all different.
A single, standard environment variable that clearly and unambiguously expresses a user's wish to opt out of any of the following:
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