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.
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Update the metadata database:
sudo apt update
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Search for packages that contain the specified file or path:
apt-file {{search|find}} {{partial_path/to/file}}
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List the contents of a specific package:
apt-file {{show|list}} {{package}}
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Search for packages that match the
regular_expression
:
apt-file {{search|find}} --regexp {{regular_expression}}
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