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dpkg-query - dpkg-query package management tool

Overview

The dpkg-query command dpkg-query package management tool.

Syntax

dpkg-query [OPTIONS] [ARGUMENTS]

Basic Usage Examples

# Basic usage
dpkg-query

# Get help
dpkg-query --help

# Check version
dpkg-query --version

Common Options

  • -h, --help - Display help information
  • -v, --version - Show version information
  • -V, --verbose - Enable verbose output (if supported)

Description

The dpkg-query command is part of the package-management category in Linux systems. It provides essential functionality for dpkg-query package management tool.

Refer to the manual page (man dpkg-query) for detailed information about all available options and usage patterns.

Common Use Cases

  1. Basic Operations: Simple usage scenarios
  2. System Administration: Administrative tasks
  3. Automation: Script integration
  4. Troubleshooting: Diagnostic usage
  • Other commands in the package-management category
  • System utilities for similar operations