tlmgr-candidates:tldr:d03f1
tlmgr-candidates: List all available repositories from which a package can be installed.
$ tlmgr candidates ${package}
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The command "tlmgr candidates ${package}" is used in TeX Live to list the available versions of a package that can be installed or updated using the TeX Live package manager (tlmgr).
Here's how it works:
- "tlmgr" is the main command for managing packages in TeX Live. It's used to install, update, remove, and list packages.
- "candidates" is a sub-command of "tlmgr" that lists the available versions of a package.
- "${package}" is a placeholder for the name of the package you want to check. You should replace it with the actual package name you're interested in.
When you run the command, TeX Live package manager will search for the specified package and display a list of available versions along with some additional information. This will help you determine which version of the package to install or update.
Overall, the command is useful for checking the available versions of a package before installing or updating it using the TeX Live package manager.
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.