How do I see the details of a package in Ubuntu?

Published on Aug. 22, 2023, 12:18 p.m.

To see the details of a package in Ubuntu using apt, you can use the “apt show” command followed by the name of the package. Here’s an example:

apt show <package-name>

Replace with the actual name of the package you’re interested in. This will display information about the package, including its version, description, dependencies, and size. You can use this information to help you decide whether to install or remove the package, or to troubleshoot any issues that you might be experiencing with it.

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