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pkgutil

SafePackage receipts

pkgutil --pkgs

Queries installer receipts; --files traces exactly what a package installed where.

Examples

  • pkgutil --files com.vendor.toolList a package's files

Syntax

pkgutil [--pkgs] [--files pkg.id]

Before you run it

Queries are safe; --forget needs care.

Related commands

  • brewHomebrew (Mac)
  • dpkgQuery deb packages

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