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pkg: Search for a package.
$ pkg search ${package}
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This command is used to search for package information in a package manager on UNIX-like operating systems (such as FreeBSD or OpenBSD) that uses the "pkg" command.

The command syntax is as follows:

pkg search ${package}

Here's an explanation of each part of the command:

  • pkg is the package manager command. It is a short form of the word "package" and is used to manage packages on the operating system. This command is specific to the package manager being used.
  • search is an option or sub-command of the pkg command. It instructs the package manager to perform a search operation.
  • ${package} is a placeholder for the name or keyword of the package you want to search for. You need to replace ${package} with the actual name or keyword you are looking for.

When you run this command, the package manager will search its repository for packages that match the specified name or keyword and display the results. The output usually includes the package name, a brief description, and other relevant information about the found packages.

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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