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pkginfo:tldr:5c628
pkginfo: Print the footprint of a file.
$ pkginfo -f ${filename}
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The command "pkginfo -f ${filename}" is used to retrieve detailed information about a package file in a package management system.
Here's a breakdown of the command:
- "pkginfo" is the command itself, which is typically available in package management systems like Advanced Package Tool (APT) or the PackageKit framework.
- "-f" is an option or flag that stands for "file". It indicates that the following argument is a file name or path.
- "${filename}" is a placeholder variable that represents the name or path of the package file you want to retrieve information about. You should replace "${filename}" with the actual file name or path.
When you run this command with the appropriate file name or path, it will provide detailed information about the package, such as its version, size, dependencies, installation status, 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.