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pacman-files:tldr:61462

pacman-files: List the files owned by a specific package.
$ pacman --files --list ${package_name}
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The command "pacman --files --list ${package_name}" is used in Arch-based Linux systems to display the files installed by a specific package.

Here's a breakdown of the command:

  • "pacman" refers to the package manager utility in Arch Linux.
  • "--files" is an option flag that tells pacman to display the files installed by packages.
  • "--list" is another option flag that indicates that we want to list the files instead of installing or removing packages.
  • "${package_name}" is a placeholder variable that should be replaced with the actual name of the package you want to inspect.

When you execute this command with a specific package name, pacman will provide a list of files and directories that are associated with that package. This can be useful for checking which files a package installs, making sure that no unwanted files are installed, or reviewing the changes made by a package during installation.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.
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