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Terminal OSC 8 hyperlink

Generate a JSON-escaped terminal hyperlink sequence.

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Surround the label with OSC 8 open/close sequences terminated by ST (ESC backslash). JSON output escapes the control characters.

An https URL and label produce a sequence that a supporting terminal can render as a hyperlink.

Nothing is opened or executed. Terminal support varies. Control characters are rejected; allowed URI schemes are http, https, mailto and file.