gdebi

Gdebi is a command line tool designed for installing Debian (.deb) packages in Ubuntu or other Debian-based Linux distributions. It provides a simple and effective way to install software packages from the command line by handling dependencies automatically.

With gdebi, you can install a package and all its dependencies with a single command, ensuring that the required libraries and components are installed correctly. It resolves any missing dependencies and installs them from the system repositories if available.

Gdebi also features a graphical interface, which can be launched by typing 'gdebi-gtk' in the command line. This allows users to visually browse and install packages with a few clicks, providing a more user-friendly experience.

In addition to regular package installations, gdebi can also be used for package removals and purges. This allows users to cleanly uninstall software packages along with their residual files and configurations.

Gdebi uses the Debian package management system (dpkg) and, as a result, is compatible with all dpkg-based distributions like Ubuntu, Debian, and Linux Mint.

For advanced users, gdebi provides options to install packages from a specific file, display package information, simulate an installation without actually installing anything, or force the installation even if dependencies are not met (though this is not recommended).

Overall, gdebi is a reliable and efficient command line tool for package installation on Debian-based Linux systems, offering both command line and graphical interfaces to cater to different user preferences and needs.