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Description:
Standard unix software packaging tool
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 4.20.1@0  |  Tracked Since: Oct 12, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @redhat  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: System utilities
Tags: package-manager linux system-utilities devops software-distribution
Install: brew install rpm
About:
RPM Package Manager is a powerful command-line tool for installing, uninstalling, and managing software packages on Linux distributions. It maintains a database of installed software, handles dependency resolution, and verifies package integrity. This tool is the core component of the Red Hat ecosystem, providing robust software distribution capabilities.
Key Features:
  • Dependency resolution and tracking
  • Package signature verification
  • Database management of installed software
  • Binary package format with metadata
  • Query and verification tools
Use Cases:
  • Installing software packages on RPM-based Linux distributions
  • Managing system updates and patches
  • Querying package information and dependencies
  • Verifying package integrity and file checksums
Alternatives:
  • apt – Debian/Ubuntu package manager with similar functionality but different package format
  • pacman – Arch Linux package manager with rolling release focus
  • dnf – Next-generation RPM package manager with improved dependency resolution
Version History
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Oct 12, 2025 11:40pm 0 VERSION_BUMP f6d33fce
Oct 12, 2025 3:12pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 16416fdf
Oct 13, 2024 10:10am 0 VERSION_BUMP b45fd187
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