Linux

apt

CautionDebian/Ubuntu packages

apt update && apt upgrade

The Debian-family package manager. 'update' refreshes indexes (safe); 'upgrade' applies updates.

Examples

  • apt update && apt list --upgradableSee pending updates
  • apt install nginxInstall a package

Syntax

apt [update|upgrade|install|remove|search] [pkg]

Before you run it

Upgrades may restart services.

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