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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
- Basic Operations: Simple usage scenarios
- System Administration: Administrative tasks
- Automation: Script integration
- Troubleshooting: Diagnostic usage
Related Commands
- Other commands in the
package-managementcategory - System utilities for similar operations