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apt-get

Script-friendly Debian package management tool.

apt-get is an older, stable command interface used by scripts and documentation. It overlaps with apt but has a more stable CLI contract.

Syntax
apt-get [command] [package]

Arguments explained

  • update refreshes metadata.
  • install installs packages.
  • remove removes packages.
  • autoremove removes unused dependencies.
  • dist-upgrade handles dependency-changing upgrades.

Common examples

Install in a script
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install -y curl

Common automation pattern for Debian-family systems.

Clean unused dependencies
sudo apt-get autoremove

Removes packages installed only as dependencies that are no longer needed.

apt-get Command
FieldDetails
Commandapt-get
CategoryPackage Management
Primary useScript-friendly Debian package management tool.
Syntaxapt-get [command] [package]

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