whatis apt
APT
Also known as: apt-get, Advanced Package Tool, .deb, dpkg
The Advanced Package Tool, the package manager for Debian, Ubuntu, Linux Mint, and other distros that use .deb packages.
What Is APT in Linux?
apt is the friendly front end; apt-get is the older scripting-stable interface; and dpkg is the low-level tool that actually unpacks .deb files. apt update refreshes package lists and apt upgrade installs newer versions.
apt full-upgrade also allows removing packages when needed to complete upgrades, and apt autoremove cleans up dependencies no longer required.
Example
sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade
apt search ripgrepLearn more about APT
- APT Guide (Debian/Ubuntu) APT is the package manager for Debian, Ubuntu, and their derivatives. This guide covers everything from daily commands through repository management, pinning, held packages, and dpkg for when you need to go lower level.
- Building .deb and .rpm Packages How to package your own software for Debian and Red Hat systems, why a real package beats a tarball and an install script, and the shortcut when you do not need a perfect one.