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apt-file

Search for files in apt packages, including ones not yet installed. More information: https://manpages.debian.org/latest/apt-file/apt-file.1.html.
  • Update the metadata database:
    sudo apt update
  • Search for packages that contain the specified file or path:
    apt-file {{search|find}} {{partial_path/to/file}}
  • List the contents of a specific package:
    apt-file {{show|list}} {{package}}
  • Search for packages that match the regular_expression:
    apt-file {{search|find}} --regexp {{regular_expression}}

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