Description:
Debian package management system
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Type: Formula
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Latest Version: 1.23.2@0
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Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
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Links:
Homepage |
formulae.brew.sh
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Category: System utilities
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Tags:
packaging
debian
system-utility
apt
linux
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Install:
brew install dpkg
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About:
dpkg is the foundational software for installing, building, removing, and managing Debian packages. It serves as the core low-level tool for the APT package system, handling the extraction and configuration of package archives. Its primary value is providing a reliable and robust mechanism for software deployment on Debian-based systems.
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Key Features:
- Package installation and removal
- Dependency resolution tracking
- Database of installed packages
- Integrity verification of packages
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Use Cases:
- Managing software on Debian and Ubuntu systems
- Installing local .deb package files manually
- Scripting automated server provisioning and configuration
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Alternatives:
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RPM
– The standard package format and tool for Red Hat, Fedora, and SUSE Linux distributions.
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pacman
– The package manager used by Arch Linux, known for its simplicity and binary patching.
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| Dec 20, 2025 10:55am |
1.23.2 |
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95c5c1a2 |
| Dec 17, 2025 5:05pm |
1.23.1 |
0 |
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45f95196 |
| Dec 17, 2025 10:58am |
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| Oct 22, 2024 3:34pm |
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| Jul 21, 2024 9:26pm |
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| Jul 17, 2024 3:29am |
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| Jan 24, 2024 5:40pm |
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