apt examples, explained
$ apt install -y curl
- aptinstall and manage Debian/Ubuntu packages
- installinstall one or more packages
- -yassume yes — do not prompt for confirmation
- curlan argument passed to the command
$ apt upgrade --yes
- aptinstall and manage Debian/Ubuntu packages
- upgradeinstall newer versions of installed packages
- --yesassume yes — do not prompt for confirmation
apt subcommands
install — install one or more packagesremove — remove packages but keep their configpurge — remove packages and their configupdate — refresh the list of available packagesupgrade — install newer versions of installed packagessearch — search for packages by keywordshow — show details about a packagelist — list packages (installed, upgradable, …)autoremove — remove packages no longer needed
apt flags & options
| -y | assume yes — do not prompt for confirmation |
| --yes | assume yes — do not prompt for confirmation |
| --no-install-recommends | do not install recommended extras |
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