apt-cache is used for package management or system administration in the Debian family. Consult the distribution manual for release-specific behaviour.
apt-cache policy nginxapt-cache — Debian family
apt-cache is used for package management or system administration in the Debian family. Consult the distribution manual for release-specific behaviour.
Syntax
apt-cache command [arguments]Examples
Show command help and options where supported.
apt-cache --helpParameters, options and clauses
| Option / clause | Description |
|---|---|
search <pattern> | Search package names and descriptions. |
show <package> | Display package metadata. |
policy <package> | Show installed/candidate versions and their sources. |
depends <package> | List declared package dependencies. |
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