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wajig
Wajig is a command line tool for package management in Debian-based Linux distributions. It provides a user-friendly interface to interact with the Advanced Package Tool (APT) system.
Wajig simplifies package management tasks by providing a wide range of functionalities. It allows users to search and retrieve information about packages, such as descriptions, dependencies, and installed versions. Additionally, it supports various operations like installing, upgrading, removing, and purging packages.
The tool also enables users to perform system-wide upgrades and manage package repositories. Wajig can be used to fix broken dependencies, configure package preferences, and resolve APT-related issues efficiently. It supports the use of wildcards to perform operations on multiple packages simultaneously.
Furthermore, Wajig provides a comprehensive list of commands, making it easy to navigate and perform actions quickly. It is highly customizable, allowing users to modify its behavior through configuration files. Overall, Wajig is a powerful command line tool that simplifies package management and enhances the overall user experience in Debian-based distributions.
List of commands for wajig:
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wajig:tldr:07bbb wajig: List versions of upgradable packages.$ wajig toupgradetry on your machineexplain this command
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wajig:tldr:36419 wajig: Display packages which have some form of dependency on the given package.$ wajig dependents ${package}try on your machineexplain this command
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wajig:tldr:4829b wajig: List the version and distribution for all installed packages.$ wajig versionstry on your machineexplain this command
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wajig:tldr:61778 wajig: Remove a package and its configuration files.$ wajig purge ${package}try on your machineexplain this command
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wajig:tldr:a70ac wajig: Display the sizes of installed packages.$ wajig sizestry on your machineexplain this command
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wajig:tldr:bf5b2 wajig: Install a package, or update it to the latest available version.$ wajig install ${package}try on your machineexplain this command
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wajig:tldr:f23bc wajig: Perform an update and then a dist-upgrade.$ wajig daily-upgradetry on your machineexplain this command
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wajig:tldr:fd723 wajig: Update the list of available packages and versions.$ wajig updatetry on your machineexplain this command