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gnome-software

Gnome-software is a command line tool that provides a user-friendly graphical interface for managing software on Linux systems running the GNOME desktop environment. It allows users to search for, install, update, and remove software packages easily from the command line.

The tool offers a straightforward and intuitive interface, making it easy for users, both beginners and experienced, to interact with and manage their software packages. It provides a unified view of all available software on the system, including both native and third-party applications.

Gnome-software utilizes the PackageKit framework for package management, which allows it to interact with different package managers like apt, rpm, and dnf, depending on the Linux distribution being used.

Users can search for a specific software package using keywords, browse software categories, and view detailed information about each package, including ratings, descriptions, screenshots, and user reviews, directly from the console.

The tool supports package installation from various sources, such as official distribution repositories, Flatpak repositories, and external software repositories. It also handles dependencies automatically, ensuring that all required components are installed correctly.

Gnome-software provides a simple way to check for software updates, allowing users to keep their system and applications up to date with the latest security patches and bug fixes.

Moreover, it allows users to control which software sources are enabled or disabled, enabling them to manage software repositories easily and choose between stable and bleeding-edge versions of applications.

Additionally, gnome-software integrates with the system notifications, informing users about available updates and other important software-related events.

Overall, gnome-software simplifies software management on Linux systems through its user-friendly interface, package management capabilities across different distributions, and support for both official and third-party software sources.

List of commands for gnome-software:

  • gnome-software:tldr:0782d gnome-software: Launch the GNOME Software GUI if it's not already running.
    $ gnome-software
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  • gnome-software:tldr:6547b gnome-software: Launch the GNOME Software GUI if it's not open, and view the specified package.
    $ gnome-software --details ${package_name}
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  • gnome-software:tldr:6584f gnome-software: Launch the GNOME Software GUI if it's not open, and navigate to the specified page.
    $ gnome-software --mode ${select}
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  • gnome-software:tldr:a7b38 gnome-software: Display the version.
    $ gnome-software --version
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