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pacman-sync:tldr:eceb9

pacman-sync: Display information about a package.
$ pacman --sync --info ${package_name}
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The command "pacman --sync --info ${package_name}" is a Linux command that uses the package manager Pacman to provide information about a specific package.

Here's a breakdown of the command:

  • "pacman" is the package manager for Arch Linux and its derivatives like Manjaro.
  • "--sync" (or "-S") is the command option to synchronize packages. It updates the package database and upgrades installed packages.
  • "--info" is the command option to display detailed information about the specified package.
  • "${package_name}" specifies the name of the package you want to get information about. You would replace "${package_name}" with the actual name of the package you're interested in.

Overall, the command is used to query the package manager about a specific package and display detailed information about it, such as its version, size, dependencies, and other relevant details.

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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