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xbps-query

xbps-query is a command line tool used in the XBPS package manager system, which is the package manager for Void Linux operating system. It allows users to interrogate the package database and obtain information about packages installed on their system.

With xbps-query, users can search for specific packages by name or specific keywords, and it will provide information such as package version, description, installed size, repository, and dependencies. It can also display full package metadata and extended information about packages.

Users can request xbps-query to display the files provided by a package, check the integrity of installed packages, and verify if a specific file is part of a package. It also supports package tracking to see which packages were manually installed or have become orphans.

xbps-query is a valuable tool for managing packages and dependencies in Void Linux. It enables users to explore the package database, gather information, and perform various administrative tasks from the command line.

List of commands for xbps-query:

  • xbps:tldr:138f8 xbps: Search for a package in the remote repository.
    $ xbps-query --repository -s ${package_name}
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