Description:
Standard unix software packaging tool
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Type: Formula
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Latest Version: 4.20.1@0
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Tracked Since: Oct 12, 2025
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Links:
Homepage |
@redhat |
formulae.brew.sh
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Category: System utilities
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Tags:
package-manager
linux
system-utilities
devops
software-distribution
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Install:
brew install rpm
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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.
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Key Features:
- Dependency resolution and tracking
- Package signature verification
- Database management of installed software
- Binary package format with metadata
- Query and verification tools
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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
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Alternatives:
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apt
– Debian/Ubuntu package manager with similar functionality but different package format
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pacman
– Arch Linux package manager with rolling release focus
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dnf
– Next-generation RPM package manager with improved dependency resolution
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