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pm

The command line tool "pm" stands for Package Manager and is typically associated with package management systems in various operating systems. It is primarily used to manage software packages and handle their installation, upgrading, configuration, and removal. The tool provides a command line interface that allows users to interactively manage packages and their dependencies.

The specific functionality of the "pm" tool may vary depending on the operating system or package management system being used. For example, in Linux distributions that use the Debian package management system, "pm" may refer to apt or apt-get commands, enabling users to install, update and remove packages from the Debian repositories.

Typically, the "pm" tool provides various options and command syntax to perform specific tasks such as searching and listing available packages, installing, upgrading and removing packages, resolving dependencies, and managing package repositories. It also supports handling package versions, dependencies, and repositories.

Using "pm" allows system administrators and users to easily manage software packages, ensuring their systems are up to date and have the necessary software for their needs. The tool simplifies the installation and maintenance of software, providing a streamlined way to manage packages from the command line without requiring a graphical user interface.

List of commands for pm:

  • pm:tldr:08e14 pm: List all installed system apps.
    $ pm list packages -s
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  • pm:tldr:26634 pm: List all installed apps.
    $ pm list packages
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  • pm:tldr:5a330 pm: Display a path of the APK of a specific app.
    $ pm path ${app}
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  • pm:tldr:99a47 pm: List all installed 3rd-Party apps.
    $ pm list packages -3
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  • pm:tldr:a5a18 pm: List apps matching specific keywords.
    $ pm list packages ${keyword1 keyword2 ---}
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